Pipefitter General Foreman

Bechtel•Brownsville, TX

11d

About The Position

This role is responsible for overseeing pipefitting operations, ensuring safety objectives are met, and managing work crews effectively. The General Foreman will interpret blueprints, implement project procedures, and coordinate with other crafts to ensure efficient and high-quality work execution. Key responsibilities include providing guidance to foremen, managing work plans, resolving issues, and maintaining accurate reporting.

Requirements

8 years of industrial construction experience.
4 years in supervisory roles.
Knowledge of other craft disciplines for work coordination.
Ability to administer praise and discipline consistently and fairly.
Ability to conduct work preplanning and provide meaningful input at scheduling meetings.
Ability to monitor work progress and report impending schedule problems.

Responsibilities

Conduct safe work observations and provide feedback on employee behavior to achieve safety objectives.
Interpret blueprints, job specifications, and implement project procedures and work rules.
Understand work scope and integrate project priorities.
Instruct journeymen in specific craft tasks, including safety procedures and techniques.
Coordinate work between different craft disciplines.
Administer and enforce work and safety rules fairly and consistently.
Provide timely and concise guidance to foremen to prevent work stoppages.
Provide precise directions to foremen and ensure effective supervision of work crews.
Understand work priorities and schedules, and assign work plans.
Identify problems and develop action plans for resolution with minimal work disruption.
Initiate coordination with other disciplines to prevent scheduling conflicts.
Ensure the quality of work performed by supervised crafts.
Ensure accurate submission of reports regarding timesheets, backcharges, quantity, and work status.
Ensure foremen and crews understand assignments and directions before work commences.
Participate in the free exchange of ideas.
Administer praise and discipline consistently and fairly, initiating corrective action when required.
Conduct work preplanning by providing input at weekly scheduling meetings.
Monitor work progress and report impending schedule problems to supervision.