Wastewater Plants

Wharton Smith•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Craft Foreman is responsible for completing assigned field tasks with quality construction, zero accidents, and within budget. The role supports the Project Superintendent by providing accurate information and coordinating field work. The foreman organizes and monitors crews, verifies work, tracks productivity and materials, maintains field records, supports scheduling and production planning, coordinates with shop drawings, and assists with facility startup and as-built documentation. The role also leads and monitors safety practices, training, and compliance for crews and subcontractors.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Five years of construction-related experience with a record of quality and profitable craft work.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Current competent-person training in trenching, scaffolds, rigging, confined space, and fall protection.
Current OSHA 10-hour, First Aid and CPR, SWPPP Inspector, silica, Risk Management, and Accident training.

Responsibilities

Organize and monitor crews.
Verify the accuracy of work, including dimensions.
Conduct daily Safety Task Assignments (STAs) with crews and maintain safety compliance.
Perform layout using survey equipment.
Complete timesheets and certified payroll.
Prepare field material requisitions and manage small tools.
Monitor and report productivity.
Maintain field logs, including equipment inspections and daily safety checklists.
Maintain erosion control, prepare SWPPP reports, and correct measures as needed.
Identify drawing discrepancies.
Attend daily and weekly meetings.
Assist with facility startup activities.
Coordinate work with shop drawings.
Provide as-built information to field management.
Provide input for production plans.
Handle, receive, and inventory materials.
Understand budgets for each task.
Assist the Superintendent with the five-week schedule.
Report issues or problems to field management.
Identify exceptional craft workers and discuss them with field management.
Support training of craft workers.
Assist with accident investigations.
Practice safety rules and lead by example.
Ensure crews follow safety rules.
Schedule and organize training as required.
Complete safety paperwork.
Assist crews and subcontractors in addressing safety violations.
Comply with Risk Management requirements.
Monitor subcontractor compliance.
Lead morning stretch and flex activities.
Monitor and deliver Safety Task Assignments (STAs).