Trade Foreman 2

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•El Paso, TX

16h

About The Position

The Trade Foreman 2 supports construction activities for routine and non-routine projects, ensuring planned work is performed efficiently and effectively. The role completes tasks personally while supervising a crew as a working foreman, in support of JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values. The position makes routine decisions, provides recommendations to a supervisor, and refers exceptions to the supervisor. The stated career path is Superintendent 1. The foreman manages subcontractor crews for portions of projects or a small project; coordinates crew production, preplanning, project resources, safety, quality, and Lean practices; and assists with materials, other costs, and equipment analysis. The role also performs hands-on trade work and coordinates with suppliers, other trades, and project teams. The position requires at least 3 years of commercial construction experience and 2 years of field supervision experience. A high school diploma or GED is required; a related vocational or technical degree is preferred. The work may involve travel, extreme hot or cold conditions, non-traditional hours to meet project needs, and lifting at least 50 pounds. JE Dunn identifies the benefits package for this role as Professional Non-Union and provides a link for details, but specific benefits are not listed in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 3 years of commercial construction experience.
At least 2 years of field supervision experience.
Ability to perform work accurately, completely, and in a timely manner.
Intermediate verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
Ability to apply Lean processes and philosophy.
Knowledge of self-perform work and labor productivity.
Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
Knowledge of construction management means and methods.
Intermediate layout skills.
Intermediate crane flagging and rigging knowledge.
Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
Ability to acquire knowledge of productivity rates.
Ability to assess and optimize project productivity.
Ability to lead crews and achieve production goals.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.
Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
Willingness to work non-traditional hours to meet project needs.

Nice To Haves

Vocational or technical degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

Learn and actively participate in the company’s safety culture, demonstrating commitment to an injury-free environment and mentoring others.
Use tools to complete assigned project tasks.
Track and report units and labor hours, including completing and submitting timecards.
Maintain appropriate care and quantities of tools and equipment needed for project production.
Lead and monitor crew safety and security procedures.
Understand and achieve crew production goals, and establish crew sizes aligned with those goals.
Document activities, production, crew sizes, and other key information.
Communicate with suppliers and coordinate delivery of supplies to the jobsite.
Maintain established quality levels for assigned duties.
Coordinate other trade work associated with the assigned scope.
Participate in safety activities, including toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, jobsite analyses, and SIMS reporting.
Read and understand plans, specifications, shop drawings, and coordination drawings.
Guide team members on the job and share subject matter expertise to support their learning and development.
Coordinate inspections for the assigned scope of work.
Participate in, document, and update punch lists.
Manage subcontractor crews for portions of projects or a small project.
Create, communicate, monitor, and achieve crew production goals.
Coordinate work for larger crews and/or other trade foremen.
Coordinate preplanning for project components, including crew size, schedule, materials, meetings, and manpower.
Coordinate use of construction project resources, including internal and external support.
Create and implement safety plans and ensure compliance through training, toolbox talks, and communication with safety representatives.
Control costs in production units by understanding project management systems, task-specific reports, production, and costs for assigned responsibilities.
Support project quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
Apply and lead Lean principles and practices onsite, such as daily stand-up meetings and pull planning.
Assist with MOC (Materials and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.