Foreman

Vogel Bros. Building Co•Lakeland, FL

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman supports the job Superintendent and is responsible for the safety, quality, cost, schedule, labor, equipment, and materials associated with assigned work. The role helps ensure work is carried out in a manner that promotes a safe, caring, and ethical culture. The Foreman works with subcontractor foremen and lead personnel to manage people, time, and equipment; supervises the crew’s daily work; and participates in scheduled meetings. The Foreman helps maintain quality standards, coordinate building layout, enforce safety requirements, and communicate daily production goals. The position also assists the Superintendent with schedule coordination, material deliveries, crew planning, and the development and performance feedback of field personnel. Work is performed outdoors on construction sites and may involve weather exposure, noise, uneven surfaces, and heights. Vogel Bros. describes its workplace as supportive and collaborative, with a focus on safety, teamwork, integrity, employee growth, and work-life balance. The company offers competitive wages and opportunities for advancement.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
Two years of experience in the construction trade, or an equivalent combination of acceptable education and experience determined acceptable by the hiring authority.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend for full work days.
Ability to perform heavy manual labor for extended periods.
Ability to use hands, arms, and fingers and to reach.
Ability to work from heights.
Ability to occasionally lift or move up to 150 pounds with assistance.
Ability to frequently lift or move up to 85 pounds without assistance.
Be punctual, dependable, cooperative, and able to take direction.

Responsibilities

Work with subcontractor foremen and lead persons to manage people, time, and equipment.
Participate in scheduled weekly and monthly meetings.
Help ensure quality control follows company requirements, project instructions, and the Superintendent’s direction.
Help maintain high standards of craftsmanship, assembly, and cleanliness on job sites for company and subcontractor crews.
Work with layout personnel to establish and lay out building lines, baselines, and benchmarks.
Supervise the daily work activities of the assigned crew.
Follow and help enforce the company Safety Program, applicable safety regulations, jobsite safety expectations, and safety tasks requested by safety and field operations leadership.
Set a personal example by maintaining high safety standards.
Participate in jobsite safety meetings and safety inspections.
Participate in and assist the Superintendent with Daily Huddles covering safety, planned activities, plans, goals, and expectations.
Understand the costs of work activities involving the crew and coordinate work to maximize productivity and minimize final costs.
Communicate daily production goals to work crews.
Assist the Superintendent in monitoring the schedule and report problems that could affect costs or deadlines.
Coordinate and expedite material deliveries and storage.
Support the Superintendent in conducting and documenting weekly meetings to schedule and coordinate company and subcontractor crews.
Inform the Superintendent when manpower, material, or equipment shortages are anticipated.
Support continuous improvement by leading by example, providing regular performance feedback, assisting with appraisals and peer reviews when requested, and fostering an environment where employees can reach their potential.