General Foreman (Utility/Substations)

Aldridge Group

26d • Onsite

About The Position

Aldridge is seeking a General Foreman to manage utility and substation projects including, but not limited to, craft planning, scheduling, quality assurance and safety. This role involves supervising and managing all aspects of onsite construction activities for all trades to ensure project(s) is (are) constructed in accordance with contract documents, budget and schedule. It may include interfacing with client representatives, architect and engineer representatives, subcontractors, and other contractors. The General Foreman will plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions for all subcontractor trades, create and implement site logistics plans, and supervise craft employees and/or subcontractors as required by the contract. They will provide technical assistance, identify conflicts between trades, and coordinate plans and specifications with architects, engineers, and the project management team. This role also involves providing input for safety plans, project schedules, and subcontractor work plans, driving the three-week look-ahead schedule process, conducting safety inspections, tracking subcontractor purchases and delivery dates, and ensuring compliance with project procedures and safety program requirements. The General Foreman will also identify and mitigate risks, understand subcontractor scopes and contracts, and perform additional assignments as directed by their supervisor.

Requirements

• Proven utility construction technical experience and ability to demonstrate clear understanding of each facet of a construction project (i.e. concrete, masonry, metals, water proofing, openings, finishes, specialties, MEPs, security, earthwork, exteriors improvements, utilities, wastewater, demolition, etc.).
• Minimum of eight years construction management and/or project foreman experience in similar role.
• Excellent communication, organizational and supervisory skills.
• Strong work ethic and desire to work in a team environment to help grow the organization.
• Ability to promote teamwork and open communication on the project site.
• Highly motivated with strong skills in time management and prioritization.
• Creative and results-oriented with a sense of urgency.

Nice To Haves

• A trade education, associate degree, or a bachelor's degree in construction management, engineering, or a related field may be required or preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage all aspects of onsite construction activities for all trades to ensure project(s) is (are) constructed in accordance with contract documents, budget and schedule.
• Plan, coordinate and supervise onsite functions for all subcontractor trades includes (safety oversight, scheduling, quality, etc.).
• Create and implement site logistics plans.
• Supervise craft employees, and/or subcontractors as required by the contract.
• Provide technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, recommending construction methods and equipment, etc., as required.
• Ability to identify conflicts between trades during shop drawing and submittal process.
• Plan and specification coordination with architects, engineers and our project management team.
• Provide input to assist project management in developing and implementing site specific safety plans, overall critical path project schedule and individual subcontractor work plans.
• Drive the three week look ahead schedule process with all subcontractor trades.
• Conducting regular safety inspections and enforcing compliance.
• Tracking all subcontractor critical purchases and delivery dates to prevent project delays.
• Ensure all onsite personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Document all violations, notify project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
• Ability to identify and mitigate risks related to safety, schedule, quality, and budget for AE’s work and all trades.
• Understanding all scopes and contracts related to subcontractors’ work. Ability to identify scope gaps and avoid cost overruns.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks.
• Perform additional assignments, per Supervisor’s direction.

Benefits

• Subject to local Union pay rates per the applicable Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.
• The role may also be eligible for a company vehicle and bonus.
• This is a union position and provides union benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree