Foreman-(Plumbing/Piping)

Southland Industries•Carrollton, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

Southland Industries is seeking a Foreman (Plumbing/Piping) to schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure the safety and productivity of a small work crew. This role may act as a management liaison and/or designated client contact. The ideal candidate will facilitate a safe work culture, ensure crew members adhere to safety standards, and conduct weekly "toolbox" talks. Responsibilities include participating in safety investigations, ensuring a clean and organized work area, orienting new crew members, assessing crew competency, assigning tasks, coordinating on-the-job training for apprentices, and mentoring apprentices. The Foreman will set and maintain work standards, outline behavioral expectations, promote teamwork, and perform related craftwork alongside the crew. They will understand project plans and schedules, ensure daily and weekly activities meet production goals, identify and verify required tools and materials, and communicate needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule. The Foreman will translate work requirements into prioritized plans, review and adjust task schedules, advise the superintendent of equipment and material shortages, work with the crew to overcome challenges, and resolve or report scheduling conflicts. They will ensure completed work meets standards, recommend process improvements, ensure the crew works to job specifications and follows blueprints, inspect completed work, and initiate resolutions to problems. Reporting duties include maintaining a foreman's log, ensuring daily Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed, assisting the superintendent with production and progress reports, completing quality reports, and maintaining accurate timekeeping records. The Foreman will also document attendance and recommend personnel actions.

Requirements

Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts
Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts
Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace
Strong planning and scheduling skills
Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents
Effective use of computers and other technology
High school degree or equivalent
5+ years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson
OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals performing and supervising work in this field.
Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union

Responsibilities

Facilitate a safe work culture and ensure crew members adhere to safety standards.
Conduct weekly "toolbox" talks and participate in safety/incident investigations.
Ensure the work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized.
Orient new crew members and assess their competency and capability.
Assign individual and crew tasks, coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices, and facilitate mentoring.
Set and maintain work standards and outline behavioral expectations for crew morale and productivity.
Promote, support, and facilitate teamwork.
Perform related craftwork along with the crew.
Understand project plans and schedules, and ensure the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals.
Identify and verify that all tools and materials required by the crew are available and complete.
Identify needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicate these to the appropriate persons.
Translate general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual tasks and assignments.
Review and adjust specific project activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules.
Advise superintendent of equipment and material shortages.
Work with the crew to overcome work challenges.
Resolve or report any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate persons.
Ensure that completed work meets standards and inspect completed work, initiating timely resolutions to any problems.
Recommend work processes that will improve productivity and product quality.
Ensure the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans/blueprints.
Prepare reports as required and maintain foreman’s log or diary.
Ensure Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed and recorded daily.
Assist superintendent with determining project production and work progress.
Assist superintendent with completing quality reports.
Maintain accurate, daily timekeeping records, documenting late starts, early outs, and absences.
Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and discipline.
Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.