Copy of Foreman

Vogel Bros. Building Co.•Lakeland, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman supports the job Superintendent on water and wastewater infrastructure construction projects across Florida. The role is responsible for the safety, quality, cost, schedule, labor, equipment, and materials associated with assigned work. The Foreman helps ensure work is performed in a manner that promotes a safe, caring, and ethical culture. The Foreman coordinates with subcontractor foremen and lead personnel, supervises the daily activities of their crew, supports quality control, and helps maintain high standards of craftsmanship and site cleanliness. The role also assists with safety meetings and inspections, daily huddles, production planning, schedule monitoring, material coordination, and the development of field personnel. The work takes place in outdoor construction environments, with exposure to varying weather, moderate to loud noise, heights, and uneven or weather-affected walking surfaces. The position requires physical activity and manual labor throughout the workday.

Requirements

Education equivalent to a high school diploma or GED.
Two years of construction trade experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience acceptable to the hiring authority.
Ability to stand, walk, climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and bend for full workdays.
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.
Punctuality, dependability, cooperation, and ability to take direction.

Responsibilities

Work with subcontractor foremen and lead personnel to manage people, time, and equipment.
Participate in scheduled weekly and monthly meetings.
Help ensure quality control follows company requirements, project-specific instructions, and directions from the job Superintendent.
Help maintain high standards of craftsmanship, assembly, and cleanliness among 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 company safety programs, applicable safety regulations, and jobsite-specific safety expectations.
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 crew huddles covering safety, planned activities, plans, goals, and expectations.
Understand costs for specific crew work activities and coordinate work to maximize productivity and minimize final costs.
Communicate daily production goals to work crews.
Assist the job Superintendent in monitoring the schedule and report issues that could affect costs or deadlines.
Expedite and coordinate material deliveries and storage.
Support the Superintendent in conducting and documenting weekly meetings to schedule and coordinate company and subcontractor crews.
Inform the job Superintendent of anticipated labor, material, or equipment shortages.
Support field personnel development by leading by example, giving regular performance feedback, and working with the Superintendent and Director of Field Operations to develop personnel.
Assist with performance appraisals and peer reviews when requested.
Help create a healthy environment where employees can reach their full potential.