Construction Foreman

JONES AND LAMBERTI BUILDERS INC•Sacramento, CA

1d•$32 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

J&L Builders is a leading construction company dedicated to delivering exceptional projects with a commitment to excellence and innovation. With a proven track record of successful ventures, we take pride in creating structures that stand the test of time. As we continue to expand our portfolio, we are seeking a skilled Construction Foreman to join our dynamic team and play a pivotal role in our construction success. J&L Builders relies on and makes decisions based on four core values: Safety Obsessed | Continuous Improvement | Create Value | Integrity. We are seeking a knowledgeable construction foreman experienced in overseeing commercial construction tenant improvement and ground up projects. Position requires foreman to manage day-to-day activities on the jobsite. You should have the ability to plan, organize, direct and control the construction activities with minor input from the general superintendent. Must be able to work well with others, build relationships, be safety focused, and have a passion to build. Below are a partial list of job duties and responsibilities; there is no possible way to name them all. We are looking for motivated individuals willing to do whatever is necessary to make a successful project.

Requirements

5+ years of hands-on experience in commercial construction, including 2+ years in a leadership role (Lead Carpenter, Lead Laborer, etc.).
Ability to read plans, submittals, RFI’s and change orders.
Ability to supervise subcontractors. Understanding their scope of work and confirming completion of work that meets or exceeds our quality standards.
Understanding and ability to implement the project schedule and adhere to the construction documents. Able to update 3-week rolling schedule in Microsoft Project.
Receptive to learning and thinking outside the box. Self-starter focused on personal improvement and education.
Walk project and fill out JHAs, dailies, and weekly safety meetings.
Capable of stopping unsafe construction activities and enforcing the company’s safety program.
Ability to coordinate and successfully complete inspections.
Must be able to lift and carry at least 50 pounds.
Must have a valid driver’s license and must be insurable by the Company’s insurance carrier.
Background check and drug testing required for position.

Nice To Haves

Word, Excel, Outlook, Bluebeam, Microsoft Project and an industry standard PM software (ACC / Procore / Etc.).

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and manage construction projects onsite from inception to completion, ensuring adherence to project specifications, safety, quality, and timelines.
Collaborate with architects, engineers, subcontractors, and suppliers to ensure seamless project execution.
Review project plans and coordinate the scope of work, budgets, schedules, and resource allocation.
Monitor project progress and safety and identify potential risks or issues, implementing corrective actions as necessary.
Coordinate procurement of materials, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure timely project execution.
Supervise on-site construction activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.
Provide regular project updates to the J&L Project Manager, addressing any concerns or changes in project scope.
Participate in project meetings and facilitate effective communication among team members and subcontractors.
Evaluate project performance onsite against key metrics and objectives, implementing continuous improvement initiatives.
Ensure all project documentation, permits, as-builts and regulatory requirements are properly maintained in the field.
Mentor and supervise onsite project team members and subcontractors, providing guidance, and feedback.
Ability to create, update and execute a Microsoft Project schedule when handed a set of plans.
Ability to solve problems when conflicts arise.
Do whatever is necessary to make sure the project runs smoothly.
Ability to create RFI’s and understand submittments to ensure the correct products are being installed on the project per the plans and specifications.
Provide carpentry / laborer level skills as needed.
Be superintendent’s lead asset in field (for projects +$1,000,000).
Identify, facilitate, and understand RFI’s, submittals and schedules for proper execution (for projects +$1,000,000).
Ensure the project site is properly maintained and in good working order (for projects +$1,000,000).
Ability to sequence construction activities, coordinating with subcontractors to maintain construction schedule objectives and update the project superintendent with status (for projects +$1,000,000).
Works with all levels of the organization and onsite subcontractors to gain buy-in on our safety programs (for projects +$1,000,000).
Responsible for monitoring, maintaining logs, and reporting per the requirements of governmental agencies (for projects +$1,000,000).
Will implement daily reports on the projects (for projects +$1,000,000).
Provide laborer level skills as needed (for projects +$1,000,000).