Millwright General Foreman

Kiewit•Vicksburg, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Millwright General Foreman leads and manages daily activities and production in accordance with project timelines, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The foreman provides training on proper safety and operational procedures and may work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to their training and skills, as requested by project supervision. The role coordinates crews, materials, and equipment to support productivity, quality, and budget goals; monitors work progress and jobsite safety; and maintains accurate production and management records. The foreman plans and adjusts crew work as needed, ensures timely completion within estimated costs, and promotes safe operations and compliance with company policies.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent, along with previous experience in the field or a related area.
Thorough knowledge and skill to perform the essential functions of the craft workers under supervision.
Ability to plan tasks to carry out assigned work safely and efficiently, and to teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management systems.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions, and communicate effectively with craft workers and management or supervision.
Good communication, motivation, and teamwork skills.
Must have required tools.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing, a fit-for-duty medical examination, and a background check.
Ability to comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.
Able to move and work around confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces.
Able to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
May be required to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
May be required to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds to access work areas, potentially at heights exceeding 200 feet, and must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl while moving about a construction or industrial site.
Able to work in changing outdoor weather conditions.
Able to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Superintendent and Project Management to organize crew, materials, and equipment for productivity, quality, and budget goals.
Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and compliance with specifications.
Maintain accurate records, including job quantities, productivity rates, timesheets, and daily management reports.
May assist in developing a weekly schedule and sequencing activities for the assigned crew.
Complete work assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship and products.
Ensure crew safety and conduct operations according to applicable company and government safety rules.
Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to leadmen and crews.
Monitor employees under supervision for compliance with company policies.
Continuously check crew work and adjust work plans and schedules as required.
Prioritize workload and operate within a defined budget.
Provide training on proper safety and operational procedures.
Work with or supervise other crafts as requested by project supervision.