Scaffold Foreman -Austin Industrial (Pasadena, TX)

Austin Careers•Pasadena, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Scaffold Foreman to supervise and coordinate skilled and unskilled workers on construction projects involving the construction, assembly, maintenance, and dismantling of tubular scaffolding and other temporary structures. The role schedules work to meet project timetables safely, according to plans and specifications, and within estimated costs. The foreman may also maintain working relationships with inspectors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors. The foreman oversees scaffold selection, erection, securing, inspection, dismantling, and storage; supervises crews and subcontractors; and coordinates equipment, materials, schedules, and project work plans. The role includes planning and quality management, safety meetings and enforcement, employee training, purchasing and requisitioning supplies, daily activity and time reporting, and completing project closeout activities. Employees must be legally authorized to work for any U.S. employer; Austin Industries cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

NCCER certification.
Valid driver license.
Preferred experience: 5 or more years of industrial and supervisory experience.
Ability to work at heights without fear.
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, and work at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces, as required by the position.
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.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship or takeover of sponsorship is not available.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of industrial and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Determine the type of scaffold needed and instruct workers on its installation.
Oversee the transport and hoisting of scaffold materials and the erection of scaffolds and other temporary structures.
Ensure scaffold sections are properly secured and leveled, and that scaffolds are secured to permanent structures for stability.
Follow OSHA, site-specific, and Austin Industrial requirements for scaffold erection and use.
Supervise scaffold dismantling when authorized, inspect materials after dismantling, and ensure they are properly stowed.
Perform final inspections of completed scaffolding.
Manage a small onsite equipment fleet and coordinate craftsmen, equipment, and material resources.
Recruit hourly trade personnel and manage crews to work productively and meet daily cost objectives.
Execute project work plans and look-ahead schedules, and plan project logistics.
Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine work scope, materials, and craft manpower requirements.
Monitor adherence to work plans and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Order self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers and requisition needed materials and equipment in a timely manner.
Inspect work in progress, ensure it meets established tolerances, and take corrective action when standards are not maintained.
Coordinate subcontractor work to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules.
Promote a motivating, coordinated work environment and support subordinate training and development.
Recommend personnel actions and suggest ways to motivate workers toward goals.
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 work quality, and resolve issues.
Perform project completion tasks, including closeout punch lists and demobilization.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily reports of field construction activities.
Ensure equipment is used for its intended purpose and in the correct manner.
Communicate 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 hours on the Foreman’s Daily Control.
Complete the Foreman’s Daily Control accurately, including employee hours, job number, cost codes, and quantities.
Perform other duties as assigned.