Painter Foreman (Baytown, TX) Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Baytown, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Painter Foreman in Baytown, Texas. The position provides supervision and coordination of skilled and unskilled workers on construction projects, with responsibility for completing work safely, according to plans and specifications, within project schedules and estimated costs. The Foreman may maintain working relationships with inspectors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors, and supervises skilled and semi-skilled hourly employee-owners. The role plans and manages daily and weekly construction activities, work plans, labor, equipment, materials, schedules, quality, and safety. It includes tracking costs and production, coordinating inspections, training and motivating crew members, supervising subcontractors, maintaining accurate field and time records, and supporting project closeout. Other duties may be assigned. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. No minimum education is required. NCCER and a driver’s license are required; five or more years of industrial and supervisory experience are preferred.

Requirements

NCCER certification.
Driver’s license.
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Ability to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds where required.
Ability to 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, 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.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of industrial and supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the scope of work, materials, and craft manpower requirements.
Execute work plans for major work components and monitor adherence to them.
Order self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers, and requisition needed materials and equipment in a timely manner.
Monitor daily labor costs and production rates against established budgets, and take corrective action when productivity or costs are outside expected norms.
Encourage efficient and productive work methods, and coach craftsmen on work progress.
Complete hourly time-card reporting and accurately maintain the Foreman’s Daily Control, including employee hours, job numbers, cost codes, and quantities.
Maintain crew-assigned equipment, provide preventive-maintenance training to operators, and ensure tools and equipment are properly stored.
Prepare a detailed daily construction plan and a general weekly plan, and manage work to meet the schedule.
Schedule QA/QC inspections required for owner acceptance.
Inspect work in progress and correct deficiencies when tolerances or performance standards are not met.
Coordinate crews and foster a motivating work atmosphere; support subordinate training and development.
Recommend personnel actions and suggest ways 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 safety conditions.
Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality, and help resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with plans and specifications and complete project closeout activities, including punch lists and demobilization.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily reports of field construction activities.
Ensure equipment is used for its intended purpose and correctly.
Communicate company policies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, to workers.
Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and record and report training hours.
Manage a small onsite equipment fleet, recruit hourly trade personnel, plan logistics, manage craftsmen and resources, and support productivity, safety, and quality.