Craft Foreman

Wharton Smith•Pensacola, FL

About The Position

Wharton-Smith, Inc. is seeking an experienced Craft Foreman for its team in the panhandle area. The Craft Foreman is responsible for successfully completing field tasks with quality construction, zero accidents, and within the budget assigned by the Project Superintendent. The role also provides support and accurate information to the Project Superintendent. The Craft Foreman organizes and monitors crews, verifies work, supports safety compliance, and coordinates field activities with project and field management. The position involves regular communication with the Project Manager regarding project issues; the General Superintendent and Safety & Health Director regarding labor, material, equipment, and training issues; and the Senior Craft Foreman and Project Superintendent regarding daily tasks. The company is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified disabled veterans and individuals with disabilities to ensure access to its online application systems. Recruiting is handled centrally by the HR Department; unsolicited recruiter resumes are not accepted for recruiting-fee purposes.

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 training as a competent person in trenching, scaffolds, rigging, confined space, and fall protection.
Current OSHA 10-hour, First Aid & CPR, SWPPP Inspector, silica, Risk Management, and Accident training.

Responsibilities

Complete field tasks with quality construction, zero accidents, and within the assigned budget.
Provide support and accurate information to the Project Superintendent.
Organize and monitor crews and verify work accuracy, including dimensions.
Ensure safety compliance, lead by example, and make sure crews follow safety rules.
Conduct daily Safety Task Assignments (STAs) with crews; monitor and deliver STAs.
Use survey equipment for layout.
Complete timesheets, including 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 and coordinate work with shop drawings.
Attend daily and weekly meetings and assist with facility startup activities.
Provide as-built information to field management and input for production plans.
Handle, receive, and inventory materials.
Understand budgets for each task and assist the Superintendent with the five-week schedule.
Report issues or problems to field management and identify and discuss exceptional craft workers with field management.
Support training of craft workers, schedule and organize training as required, and complete safety paperwork.
Assist with accident investigations and address safety violations with crews and subcontractors.
Comply with Risk Management and monitor subcontractor compliance.
Lead morning stretch and flex.