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

Austin Careers•Spring, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring an I&E General Foreman to provide daily supervision for crews and administrative functions engaged in construction. The role is responsible for achieving production levels that keep jobs on or ahead of schedule and below estimated cost, and for project-wide safety performance. The General Foreman maintains working relationships with owner representatives, developers, vendors, subcontractors, and project management personnel. The position manages a single moderately complex project or part of a more complex project, including heavy civil construction, staff, equipment, crews, materials, schedules, logistics, job costs, work plans, and subcontractor coordination. Duties include planning site startup and layout, monitoring costs and production, supporting scheduling and quality inspections, supervising construction work, coaching and developing staff, administering safety policies, resolving technical issues, and supporting project closeout. The role may also oversee General Foremen, Foremen, site administration, site engineering personnel, mechanics, crane operators, special-assignment personnel, and subcontractors. Austin Industrial provides maintenance, construction, and soft craft services to industrial companies in sectors including oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the company cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

At least 5 years of industrial and supervisory experience preferred.
Valid driver’s license.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to perform the physical activities required for assigned duties, including sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds, and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces, where required.
Sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Ability to read, understand, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to work in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Provide daily supervision of crews and construction-related administrative functions, and maintain production sufficient to meet or beat schedules and estimated costs.
Manage project-wide safety performance and administer the company’s Safety, Health, and Environmental policies.
Manage a moderately complex project or portion of a larger project, including heavy civil construction, staff, equipment, materials, crews, and logistics.
Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine project scope, materials, and craft manpower requirements.
Plan jobsite layout and startup activities, including site security, trailers, utility hookups, and storage.
Lead development of work plans and monitor adherence to those plans.
Direct initial surveying and ensure dimensional control lines and elevations are correct before work begins.
Oversee field engineering support and establish procedures for ordering self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools.
Requisition needed materials and equipment in a timely manner.
Monitor weekly labor costs and production rates, take corrective action when productivity falls short, and use production-rate knowledge to support bid estimate and change-order reviews.
Coach Foremen on efficiency, productivity, and profitability, and review their performance and work progress.
Oversee hourly time-card reporting and approve Foremen’s daily control records for hours, job numbers, cost codes, and quantities.
Assist in establishing baseline schedules, select project equipment, and direct operational priorities and resource allocation.
Maintain a detailed construction plan for three weeks and a general plan for three months; investigate delays and adjust leadership, crew sizes, or equipment as needed.
Schedule QA/QC inspections and coordinate major equipment and salaried-personnel needs with the Project Manager.
Ensure equipment is used correctly and for its intended purpose.
Inspect field construction, including subcontracted work, maintain high workmanship standards, identify deficiencies, and ensure they are corrected.
Organize and coordinate staff, encourage learning and career development, and provide coaching and training opportunities.
Maintain effective working relationships with owners’ representatives, designers, consultants, vendors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders; resolve issues through direct negotiation where practical.
Conduct safety meetings, enforce safety regulations and company policies, and remain alert to unsafe conditions.
Provide technical guidance on day-to-day construction problems and investigate alternative methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality.
Work with designers, engineers, and consulting firms to resolve issues and ensure compliance with applicable laws, ordinances, codes, and company policies.
Complete project closeout tasks, including punch lists, demobilization, and as-built documents.
Maintain accurate daily reports of field construction activity and ensure other supervisory personnel do the same.
Perform other duties as assigned.