General Foreman - Electrical - O&M

Primoris Service Corporation • Texas City, TX

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About The Position

The General Foreman supervises and sets direction for all Foremen and craft labor on-site to ensure best use of all company resources and adherence to all company policies and state and federal regulations. This role involves providing formal coaching feedback to Foremen as well as regular informal feedback to Field Engineers. The General Foreman is responsible for scheduling equipment, materials, and tools, effectively utilizing all resources to maximize production and minimize costs after becoming familiar with the scope of work and site conditions. Collaboration with the Trade Superintendent on all scheduled activities is essential. The General Foreman manages, coaches, trains, and implements standardized Work Instructions, assists in process improvement efforts, and acts as a technical consultant to all field personnel in various technical areas including electrical circuits, power quality, switchgear installations, transmission lines, inter-connect systems, and high voltage collection/distribution systems. Safety is a critical aspect of this role, as the General Foreman manages and is responsible for safe working conditions and safety procedures on the project, ensuring compliance with all relevant regulations. Communication with the Trade Superintendent regarding project problem areas and status updates is also a key responsibility. The General Foreman is expected to create a collaborative environment with front line supervision, craft, subcontractors, vendors, and the Owner to continually improve the company's delivery performance.

Requirements

• High school, post-secondary college, or technical college education level.
• At least five (5) years of related construction experience demonstrating management and leadership capabilities.
• Good communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Valid driver license and acceptable motor vehicle driving record (MVR).
• Ability to manage and supervise multiple employees.
• Thorough knowledge of tools and equipment uses and limitations.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in pursuing company contract licensing.
• Journeyman or master electrician license.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and sets direction for all Foremen and craft labor on-site.
• Provides formal coaching feedback to Foremen and regular informal feedback to Field Engineers.
• Schedules equipment, materials, and tools.
• Maximizes production and minimizes costs by effectively utilizing resources.
• Collaborates with Trade Superintendent on scheduled activities.
• Manages, coaches, trains, and implements standardized Work Instructions.
• Assists Trade Superintendent in process improvement efforts.
• Acts as a technical consultant to field personnel in various technical areas.
• Manages and ensures safe working conditions and safety procedures.
• Enforces company, jobsite specific, federal, and state safety regulations.
• Communicates with Trade Superintendent on project problem areas and status.
• Plans and staffs trade employees through proper utilization of resources.
• Creates a collaborative environment with all stakeholders.
• Compares labor and equipment production to job estimates.
• Verifies project construction activities conform to the Quality Plan.
• Establishes and communicates project specifications and craftsmanship expectations.
• Mentors Field Construction Coordinators, Field Engineers, and Foremen.
• Maintains crew and equipment matrixes and updates Operations Analysis.
• Completes necessary reports in a timely manner.
• Performs quality audits of installed work as per the Project Quality Plan.
• Familiarizes with site conditions.
• Leads discipline work activities in the absence of the Trade Superintendent.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED