Chicago Dept. of Aviation- General Foreman of Construction Laborers
About The Position
The Chicago Department of Aviation is seeking a General Foreman of Constructions Laborers to function as a second level supervisor, managing and directing the work of Foremen and their staff / crews of Construction Laborers engaged in performing physically demanding labor at construction, maintenance, and repair project sites of public facilities or in the public way. This position is open to the public and all current City employees covered under the City's collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers Union, Local 1092– BARGAINING UNIT 53. Only employees in City job titles in this bargaining unit are eligible to bid.
Requirements
- Five years of work experience as a construction laborer on construction, maintenance or repair projects, of which three years of work experience are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position
- A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required
- Positions in the Chicago Department of Aviation (CDA) must pass a Ground Motor Vehicle Operating Regulation Basic Driving test administered by the CDA within six months of hire
- The candidate selected for hire must pass an airport background check and a Security Threat Assessment (STA)
Responsibilities
- Direct large scale work operations in an infrastructure department, directly supervising a group of Foreman of Construction Laborers engaged in overseeing and monitoring the work of crews performing construction labor tasks
- Prepare manpower estimates of labor services needed for scheduled construction, maintenance, and repair projects, working with management personnel to meet department's objectives, priorities and performance measures
- Prepare work schedules, organizes work crews and make work assignments to Foreman of Construction Laborers, ensuring the efficient use of manpower resources
- Authorize and approve the requisitioning of work materials, supplies and equipment to complete work projects
- Monitor and approve overtime
- Enforce safety requirements, inspecting work sites to ensure work crews follow established safety procedures and practices
- Work with Foremen to ensure work procedures and practices are in compliance with departmental, federal and state safety standards and regulations
- Ensure Laborers receive required training on proper and safe construction labor practices and procedures including pipe laying / installing pipe, operation of power tools, operation of forklift equipment, and trenching and excavation and OSHA safety and health standards
- Respond to major incidents or problems at work sites, coordinating work efforts with Foremen to ensure timely resolution of problems and minimal delay of work progress
- Work with management in developing and establishing performance measures, productivity and quality standard, and conducts field inspections to assess compliance with standards
- Maintain Laborer seniority list for overtime and acting up duties
- Respond to and resolve work related conflicts or problems with staff and enforce personnel rules
Benefits
- Information on employee benefits can be found on the benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
