Painter Foreman (Baytown, TX) Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Baytown, TX

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Painter Foreman to supervise and coordinate skilled and unskilled workers on construction projects. The role plans and schedules work to meet timetables safely, in accordance with plans and specifications, and within estimated costs. The Foreman may maintain working relationships with inspectors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors, and supervises skilled and semi-skilled hourly employee-owners. The position manages crew resources, equipment, materials, logistics, work plans, and look-ahead schedules. It includes recruiting hourly trade personnel, training workers, purchasing unincorporated materials and supplies, maintaining workplace safety, and ensuring work quality. The Foreman monitors labor costs and production, coordinates inspections, supervises subcontractors, and maintains field activity and timekeeping records. The job involves physical work that may include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and using hands and fingers. Some positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, as well as working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must be able to follow safety procedures and work instructions, exercise judgment, solve problems, pay attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. No minimum education is required. NCCER certification and a driver's license are listed, and 5 or more years of industrial and supervisory experience are preferred.

Requirements

NCCER certification.
Driver's license (DL).
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; employment visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
Ability to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.
Ability to perform the physical activities described for the position, with reasonable accommodation where applicable.

Nice To Haves

5 or more years of industrial and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine work scope, materials, and craft manpower requirements.
Execute work plans for major work components and monitor adherence to them.
Order self-perform materials, supplies, small tools, and equipment from approved suppliers, ensuring timely requisitions.
Monitor daily labor costs and production rates against budgets, and take corrective action when productivity or costs exceed expected norms.
Coach craftsmen and encourage methods that improve efficiency, productivity, and profitability.
Complete hourly time-card reporting and accurately maintain the Foreman's Daily Control with hours, job numbers, cost codes, and quantities.
Maintain crew equipment, provide preventive-maintenance training to operators, and ensure tools and equipment are stored properly.
Provide detailed daily construction plans and a general weekly plan, and manage work to remain on schedule.
Schedule required QA/QC inspections to obtain owner acceptance of work.
Inspect work in progress and correct deviations from established tolerances or performance standards.
Coordinate the crew, foster a motivating atmosphere, and support subordinate training and development.
Recommend personnel actions and suggest plans to motivate workers toward goals.
Supervise subcontractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules.
Conduct Tool Box and JHA safety meetings, enforce safety regulations and company policies, and remain alert to unsafe conditions.
Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality, and help resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with plans and specifications and perform project closeout tasks, including punch lists and demobilization.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily reports of field construction activities.
Ensure equipment is used for its intended purpose and in the correct manner.
Communicate company policies and cover the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in conjunction with safety meetings.
Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and record and report training hours.
Perform other duties as assigned.