Construction Foreman (Jackson, MS AREA)

SPATCO•Jackson, MS

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position will coordinate job duties and delegate tasks to construction workers and sub-contractors. The position will work closely with construction managers, estimators and internal department to ensure jobs are completed on time. You will be a leader and help train more junior members of the crew. In this position you will not work a typical 8-5 shift. Hours may vary based on workload and customer need. You will be required to travel out of town for this position.Essential Functions: Monitor and maintain schedules for workers and sub-contractors; make sure the best skills are applied by each worker and ensure product installation requirements are followed accurately and efficiently. Ensure all safe work practices are followed at all times. Ensure safe housekeeping practices are followed at all times. Brief crew members on daily tasks and direct workers on assigned tasks. Track rental equipment, material needs and use, monitor labor and sub-contractor costs to maintain project budgets. Verify accuracy and compliance of tasks in progress to comply with codes, project specifications and manufacturer requirements. Document daily activities, material/parts used, testing, inspections and visitors. Create and maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors to maintain a timely flow of supplies, materials and sub-contractor work. Ability to travel to job sites. Must be able to operate heavy equipment to dig ditches and manually install equipment. Work with concrete, framing, pouring, mixing, and finishing. Maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure deadlines are met.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED
Field Construction experience running a crew and working with sub-contractors
Equipment operation experience with operating Skid-Steer loaders, Min-x excavators and Rubber tire backhoes
Strong work ethic
Reliable employee
Detail oriented
Strong communication skills
Must be a self-starter
Ability to lift 75 –100 lbs
Ability to work outside during all types of weather

Nice To Haves

40hr OSHA training is a plus

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain schedules for workers and sub-contractors
Ensure safe work practices are followed at all times
Brief crew members on daily tasks and direct workers on assigned tasks
Track rental equipment, material needs and use
Monitor labor and sub-contractor costs to maintain project budgets
Verify accuracy and compliance of tasks in progress
Document daily activities, material/parts used, testing, inspections and visitors
Create and maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors
Operate heavy equipment to dig ditches and manually install equipment
Work with concrete, framing, pouring, mixing, and finishing
Maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and contractors