General Construction Foreman

The Lawman Group•Village of Sackets Harbor, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lawman Group’s private sector General Construction Division, Design Build Innovations, LLC (DBi), is seeking a General Construction Foreman. The ideal candidate will directly supervise the work across several trades within the general construction department in both interior and exterior jobs. Under the supervision of the General Construction Foreman, crews will build, erect, install, and repair forms, structures, and other fixtures made from wood, steel, and other materials needed to assist with various types of general commercial construction projects.

Requirements

Ability to work from blueprints, drawings, layouts or other specifications
Numeracy skills
Tool operation knowledge
Personal and customer service skills
Ability to work in confined spaces
Ability to train team members on various construction tasks
Read/interpret submittments and shop drawings
Willingness to work on aerial equipment (ladder, scissor lift, boom lift, etc.)
Ability to solve mathematical problems quickly and accurately
Ability to properly care for and use tools of the trade
Works well as part of a team
This position will supervise crews of teams on the jobsite, number of crew members will vary based on the size of the jobsite and project.
Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization’s facilities
Prolonged periods of standing on hard surfaces
Requirements to traverse uneven terrain
May require working around loud and hazardous construction equipment
Ability to bend, climb, pull, push, balance, kneel, twist, and climb stairs & ladders
Routinely lift up to 75 pounds
Overhead work from ladders, lifting equipment and scaffolds
Routinely work from elevated surfaces and always under fall protection
Extended periods of time exposed to potentially harsh environments elements
Must be able to safely work with sharp tools or power equipment
Must have manual dexterity, a good sense of balance, and satisfactory hand-eye coordination
Must be available to travel locally to job sites and rarely travel domestically with overnight stays for business purposes, if necessary.
A valid driver’s license is required for this role.
High school diploma or GED
Closely related responsibilities OR any combination of education and/or recent relevant experience to perform the job duties of this position
Demonstrated ability to lead construction crews on jobsites
Must be able to legally work in the United States as all employees will be verified through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security eVerify system

Nice To Haves

Extensive knowledge of codes
OSHA-10 (Construction)
OSHA-30 (Construction)
1 year of recent/relevant experience in your trade
Welding license
Safety and first-aid practices

Responsibilities

Maintain and service equipment they are using
Ability to train crew members on various construction tasks
Enforce a safe work environment, maintaining compliance with all OSHA, NYS, local, and company safety laws, regulations, policies, and procedures
Ability to study plans and specifications to determine the kind and quantity of materials they will need
Check each component for accurate measurements
Measures, marks, and arranges materials to established layout based on blueprints or instructions from supervisors
Cuts and shapes structures, forms, or other fixtures from metal, wood, plastic, fiberglass, or drywall
Unloading and positioning prefabricated material and equipment for hoisting as needed
Uses various hand and power tools to securely build assigned projects
Joins materials with the most appropriate nail, screw, staple, or adhesive
Ensures the accuracy of work by checking completed projects with tools such as levels, surveying equipment, or framing squares; corrects problems as needed
Creates forms for pouring concrete or for tunnels, bridges, or sewer construction projects
Erects and dismantles scaffolding
Installs windows, doors, cabinets, countertops, trim, drywall, fixtures, flooring, roofing, and painting
Adheres to local building and safety codes and guidelines
Performs other related duties as assigned