Pipe General Foreman

Kiewit•Freeport, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipe General Foreman leads and manages daily activities and production to meet project timelines, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role provides training on appropriate safety and operational procedures and works with or supervises other crafts as requested by project supervision, in line with workers’ training and skills. The foreman coordinates crews, materials, and equipment with the Superintendent and Project Management to support productivity, quality, and budget goals. The role monitors work progress and site safety, maintains project records, plans and adjusts crew work, and ensures assignments are completed on time and within estimated costs. It is also responsible for crew safety, communication, and compliance with company policies and applicable safety rules.

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 essential functions of the craft workers under supervision.
Ability to plan tasks safely and efficiently and train or teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management systems.
Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions effectively with craft workers and management or supervision.
Good communication, motivation, and teamwork skills.
Ability to move about a construction or industrial site and stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Ability to work in a construction environment with changing outdoor weather conditions.
Ability to work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
Ability to use ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds to access work areas, potentially above 200 feet, and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work in confined and cluttered areas and on uneven surfaces, and to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction or industrial site.
Must have required tools.
Must be able to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical assessment.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with the Superintendent and Project Management to organize crews, 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 job quantity, productivity rate, timesheet, and daily management records.
May assist with developing weekly schedules 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 compliance with company policies among supervised employees.
Continuously check crew work and adjust work plans or schedules as needed.
Prioritize workload and operate within a defined budget.
Observe and comply with safety and project rules and perform other duties as required.