Scaffold Foreman- Austin Industrial (Artesia, NM)

Austin Bridge & Road•Artesia, NM

23h

About The Position

Austin Industrial seeks a Scaffold Foreman to supervise and coordinate skilled and unskilled workers on construction projects. The role is responsible for scheduling work safely and in accordance with plans and specifications while meeting estimated costs and project timelines. The Foreman may maintain working relationships with inspectors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors, and may perform other duties as assigned. The position oversees skilled and semi-skilled hourly employee-owners and coordinates crews, equipment, materials, logistics, training, purchasing of unincorporated materials and tools, workplace safety, and work quality. The Foreman reviews project documents, executes work plans and schedules, monitors costs and productivity, manages equipment and materials, coordinates quality inspections, supervises subcontractors, conducts safety meetings, and maintains accurate daily records. Work may occur in industrial and construction environments, with exposure to weather, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. The position may involve working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must be able to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. 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. Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Requirements

NCCER certification/license.
TWIC credential.
Driver's license (DL).
Legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds when required.
Able 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.
Able to meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements and wear required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of industrial and supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate skilled and unskilled workers engaged in construction activities.
Manage a small onsite equipment fleet and coordinate craftsmen, equipment, material resources, and logistics.
Recruit hourly trade personnel and provide training and development for subordinates.
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 those plans.
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 budgets, and take corrective action when productivity or costs are outside expected norms.
Encourage efficient and productive work methods and provide feedback and coaching to craftsmen.
Complete hourly time card reporting and maintain accurate Foreman's Daily Control records, including hours, job numbers, cost codes, and quantities.
Maintain crew equipment, provide preventive maintenance training to operators, and ensure equipment and hand tools are properly used and stored.
Prepare daily construction plans and a general weekly plan, manage work to remain on schedule, and coordinate QA/QC inspections required for owner acceptance.
Inspect work in progress and take corrective action when tolerances or performance standards are not met.
Coordinate crews into an effective working unit and promote a motivating atmosphere.
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 safety conditions.
Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality, and help resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with plans and specifications; perform project closeout activities, including punch lists and demobilization.
Maintain detailed daily reports of field construction activity.
Interpret company policies for workers and communicate the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in conjunction with safety meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.