Foreman - Craft

Audubon Companies•Houston, TX

About The Position

Audubon is seeking a Foreman to join its team in an offsite office. The Foreman manages, trains, and leads a crew of skilled workers or laborers to complete projects safely, on time, and within budget. The role includes overseeing a crew of 1–15 employees and performing construction, installation, and repair work on structures. The Foreman reads blueprints and specifications to determine work scope and material needs; identifies tools and safety risks; and coordinates daily site tasks. The role also includes reporting project status to the Site Manager and Site Civil Superintendent, maintaining records with Site QA/QC Leads, managing the Civil/Structural drawing red-line process for site corrections, and resolving civil/structural conflicts and communication issues across parties and disciplines. All employees are responsible for supporting Audubon Companies’ Health, Safety, and Environmental policies and procedures. This includes protecting personal and team health and safety, participating in required HSE training and reporting activities, identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, following safe work practices, and complying with applicable regulations.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Five years of experience in the construction industry.
Five years of experience as a foreman.
Must have or be able to obtain an OSHA Construction Basic Plus Safety Training Card.
Knowledge of civil construction and quality assurance practices and procedures.
Knowledge of construction safety practices.
Proven experience as a civil construction carpenter.
In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and HSE guidelines.
Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to communicate and report effectively.
Aptitude in math and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
Ability to work in a team environment and independently when required.
Ability to think analytically, apply sound judgment, and solve problems.
Must pass pre-employment screening, including background and drug testing.
Must have a valid driver's license and a driving record that meets Company requirements.

Nice To Haves

Related trade school education.

Responsibilities

Oversee and lead a crew of 1–15 employees.
Construct, erect, install, and repair structures.
Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work and the locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.
Identify tools and equipment required for tasks.
Identify safety risks and precautions needed to eliminate those risks.
Perform basic arithmetic and measure, mark, and cut equipment and materials to specification.
Apply knowledge of foundation-form layout and building framing.
Use power tools safely, including saws, drills, planes, sanders, routers, and grinders.
Work safely and follow safety rules and regulations.
Coordinate daily tasks according to site priorities and plans.
Regularly report project status to the Site Manager and Site Civil Superintendent.
Work with Site QA/QC Leads to maintain appropriate records.
Manage the Civil/Structural drawing red-line process for site corrections.
Resolve civil/structural conflicts and miscommunications with all parties and disciplines.
Support company HSE policies and procedures by protecting health and safety, participating in required training and reporting, identifying and reporting hazards and unsafe conditions, following safe work practices, and complying with applicable regulations.
Motivate, lead, teach, and train workers on proper work and safety procedures.