Pipe Foreman-Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Borger, TX

17h

About The Position

The Pipefitter Foreman supervises and coordinates skilled and unskilled workers on construction projects. The role plans and schedules work to meet deadlines 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. Responsibilities span planning and executing work plans, coordinating crews and resources, managing schedules and costs, ordering materials and small tools, maintaining equipment, and overseeing quality and safety. The foreman also supports employee training and development, supervises subcontractor work, maintains detailed daily activity and time reports, and assists with project closeout. Other duties may be assigned.

Requirements

5+ years of industrial and supervisory experience preferred.
No minimum education requirements.

Responsibilities

Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine work scope, materials, and craft manpower needs.
Develop and execute work plans for major work components and monitor adherence.
Order self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers; requisition needed materials and equipment in a timely manner.
Monitor daily labor costs and production rates against budgets, take corrective action when needed, and coach crews on efficiency and productivity.
Complete hourly timecard reporting and Foreman’s Daily Control records, including employee hours, job numbers, cost codes, and quantities.
Maintain assigned equipment and hand tools, provide preventive-maintenance training to operators, and ensure proper storage of equipment.
Prepare detailed daily construction plans and a general weekly plan, and manage work to stay on schedule.
Schedule required QA/QC inspections to obtain owner acceptance.
Inspect work in progress and correct deviations from required tolerances or performance standards.
Coordinate crews into an effective working unit and foster subordinate training and development.
Recommend personnel actions and motivate workers to achieve goals.
Supervise subcontractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules.
Conduct toolbox 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 ensure equipment is used properly and for its intended purpose.
Perform project-completion tasks, including punch lists and demobilization.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily reports of field construction activities.
Interpret 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.
Manage a small onsite equipment fleet, recruit hourly trade personnel, execute look-ahead schedules, and coordinate craftsmen, equipment, materials, logistics, purchasing, training, safety, and work quality.