I&E General Foreman - Austin Industrial (Spring, TX)

Austin Bridge & Road•Spring, TX

About The Position

The I&E General Foreman provides daily supervision of construction crews and administrative functions, with responsibility for achieving production goals that keep work on or ahead of schedule and within estimated costs. The role is responsible for project-wide safety performance and for maintaining effective working relationships with owner representatives, developers, vendors, subcontractors, and project management personnel. The position may manage a moderately complex project or part of a more complex project, including construction operations, staff, equipment, scheduling, materials, logistics, costs, and quality.

Requirements

Valid driver’s license.
At least 5 years of industrial and supervisory experience is preferred.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Must be able to perform assigned duties while maintaining safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
Must meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Industrial and supervisory experience of 5 or more years is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise general foremen, foremen, site administration, site engineering personnel, mechanics, crane operators, special-assignment personnel, and subcontractors as applicable.
Manage a project or portion of a project, including construction activities, staff, equipment, resources, logistics, and work plans.
Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine project scope, materials, and craft manpower requirements.
Plan the jobsite layout and startup activities with the project manager, including site security, trailers, utility hookups, and storage.
Develop work plans for major work components and monitor adherence during execution.
Direct initial surveys and oversee field engineering support to verify dimensional control lines and elevations before construction begins.
Establish and follow procedures for ordering materials, supplies, and small tools; ensure timely requisition of materials and equipment.
Monitor labor costs and production rates against budgets, take corrective action when needed, and contribute production-rate knowledge to bid and change-order reviews.
Coach foremen on improving efficiency, productivity, and profitability; review and approve foremen’s daily control and employee time reporting.
Assist with baseline schedules, select project equipment, prioritize operations, and allocate equipment and materials.
Maintain detailed three-week construction plans and general three-month plans; investigate delays and adjust craft leadership, crew sizes, or equipment as needed.
Schedule required QA/QC inspections and coordinate major equipment and salaried personnel needs with the project manager.
Inspect construction work, including subcontracted work, identify deficiencies, and follow up to ensure corrections are made.
Organize staff and coordinate employee efforts; foster coaching, training, career advancement, and professional development.
Maintain productive relationships with owners, designers, consultants, and other project stakeholders and seek to resolve problems through direct negotiation.
Conduct safety meetings, enforce safety regulations and company policies, and administer Safety, Health, and Environmental policies.
Provide technical guidance, investigate alternative work methods and materials, and coordinate with designers, engineers, and consultants to resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, codes, and company policies and procedures.
Complete project closeout activities, including punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintain accurate daily reports of field construction activities and ensure other supervisory personnel do the same.
Perform other duties as assigned.