General Foreman

Clark Construction Group, LLC•Charlotte, NC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The General Foreman ensures larger or multiple crews work safely, efficiently, and according to the project schedule. The role plans and leads work and manages crews, typically involving 10 or more people. It requires coordinating field activities, tracking progress and quantities, supporting quality control, and enforcing company safety requirements. This is a physically demanding role on an active construction site. Work regularly takes place outdoors and may involve exposure to weather, heavy equipment and construction traffic, noise, dust, fumes, airborne particles, vibration, and potential electrical hazards. Employees must wear required PPE and follow Clark Construction safety policies and applicable laws. The position may require extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines. A pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and random quarterly screenings are required.

Requirements

At least 3 years of experience in water/wastewater process mechanical construction.
Ability to organize a daily and three-week lookahead work schedule.
Ability to understand and adhere to the job budget.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to read drawings and understand job specifications and RFIs.
Computer and iPad skills, including Excel, Word, and Bluebeam Revu.
Licenses or training cards as required by Clark’s safety department.
CPR/First Aid.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
Alignment with Clark Standards of Excellence: self-motivated, results-oriented, adaptable, team player, accountable, ethical, innovative, resilient, and relationship-building.
Ability to lift 50 pounds from the ground and pull 50 pounds of force.
Ability to fully squat, stoop, or kneel while wearing a 25-pound tool belt.
Ability to stand for long periods while performing repetitive actions.
Ability to frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone, using team-lifting techniques for heavier items.
Ability to stand or walk for extended periods and to bend, climb, kneel, and reach.
Good balance and dexterity to work safely at heights and in tight spaces.
Visual acuity to operate equipment and spot hazards, and ability to hear with or without assistance to understand instructions in noisy environments.
Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic and consistently wear required PPE.
Flexibility to work extended hours, especially during critical project phases or client deadlines.
Pass a pre-employment drug fitness-for-duty screening and comply with random quarterly drug fitness-for-duty tests.

Nice To Haves

May hold a professional license or certification, such as Plumbing, Electrical, HVAC, or ACI Certification.

Responsibilities

Follow and enforce all company safety policies and procedures, setting an example for crews.
Develop a daily work schedule for crews of 10 or more people each afternoon for the following workday.
Report crew time and quantities.
Order and receive materials.
Report project progress to the Superintendent.
Complete a Safe Plan of Action (SPA) daily.
Gather and submit daily inspection forms for equipment and work areas, including scissor lifts, excavations, and forklifts.
Coordinate with subcontractors and trades at the field level to complete work.
Identify and address quality-control issues.
Participate in weekly Pull Plan sessions and/or scheduling meetings.
Possibly participate in weekly Owner/Engineer meetings.
Be willing to train a replacement and demonstrate leadership.