General Foreman-Plumbing/Piping

Southland Industries • Pflugerville, TX

19h • Onsite

About The Position

Schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure the safety and productivity of a small work crew. May act as management liaison and/or designated client contact. Facilitate a safe work culture. Ensure crew members adhere to the standards for safe working conditions and are fit for work each day. Conduct weekly “toolbox” talks. Provide answers to technical safety questions or seek answers from a competent authority. Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews. Complete incidents and other safety reports within appropriate timeframe. Ensure the work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized. Ensure new crew members are oriented to the job. Assess the competency and capability of each crew member. Establish benchmarks to ensure that each meets the required levels of quality and productivity. Assign individual and crew tasks. Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices. Facilitate mentoring of apprentices by journeymen. Set and maintain work standards. Outline behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity remain positive. Promote, support, and facilitate teamwork. Perform related craftwork along with crew. Understand project plans and schedules. Ensure the crew’s daily and weekly activities meet production goals. Identify and/or verify that all tools and materials required by the crew are available and complete. Identify needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicate these to the appropriate persons. Translate general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual tasks and assignments. Review and adjust specific project activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules. Advise superintendent of equipment and material shortages. Work with the crew to overcome work challenges. Resolve or report any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate persons. Ensure that completed work meets standards. Recommend work processes that will improve productivity and product quality. Ensure the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans/blueprints. Inspect completed work and initiate timely resolutions to any problems. Prepare reports as required. Maintain foreman’s log or diary. Ensure Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed and recorded daily at the start of the shift and before any tasks are performed. Assist superintendent with determining project production and work progress. Assist superintendent with completing quality reports. Maintain accurate, daily timekeeping records. Document late starts, early outs, and absences. Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and discipline. Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Requirements

• Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace
• Strong planning and scheduling skills
• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents
• Effective use of computers and other technology
• High school degree or equivalent
• 5+ years’ experience as a qualified tradesperson
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals performing and supervising work in this field.
• Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure the safety and productivity of a small work crew.
• Facilitate a safe work culture and ensure crew members adhere to safety standards.
• Conduct weekly “toolbox” talks and participate in safety/incident investigations.
• Ensure the work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized.
• Orient new crew members and assess the competency and capability of each crew member.
• Assign individual and crew tasks, coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices, and facilitate mentoring.
• Set and maintain work standards and outline behavioral expectations.
• Promote, support, and facilitate teamwork.
• Perform related craftwork along with the crew.
• Understand project plans and schedules, and ensure daily and weekly activities meet production goals.
• Identify and verify required tools and materials, and communicate needs and deficiencies.
• Translate work requirements into a prioritized plan and adjust schedules to meet production goals.
• Advise superintendent of equipment and material shortages.
• Resolve or report scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors.
• Ensure completed work meets standards and recommend process improvements.
• Inspect completed work and initiate timely resolutions to problems.
• Prepare reports, maintain foreman’s log, and ensure Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed daily.
• Assist superintendent with determining project production, work progress, and completing quality reports.
• Maintain accurate daily timekeeping records and document attendance issues.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions, and discipline.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Benefits

• Wages and benefits determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement (for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• Health and welfare (for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• Retirement (for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• Paid time off (for positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement)
• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways
• Wellness resources and employee support programs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED