Trade Foreman 2

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Kansas City, MO

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Trade Foreman 2 will support construction activities for routine and non-routine projects and ensure that the planned work is performed efficiently and effectively by the crew. This position will be responsible for completing tasks personally and supervising a crew as a working foreman for exterior piping and underground civil work scopes, including setting storm boxes, water and sewer mains, detention basins, utility tunnels and water lines, among others. All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision and values of JE Dunn. This role is a working foreman position, meaning the individual will be performing tasks alongside the crew they are supervising. The career path for this role is Superintendent 1.

Requirements

Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner.
Communication skills, verbal and written (Intermediate).
Proficiency in MS Office.
Knowledge of organizational structure and available resources.
Ability to apply Lean process and philosophy.
Knowledge of self-perform and labor productivity.
Knowledge of specific trades and scopes of work.
Knowledge of the means and methods of construction management.
Knowledge of layout skill (Intermediate).
Knowledge of crane flagging and rigging (Intermediate).
Ability to read and understand plans, drawings and specifications.
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 within a team, both internally and externally.
3+ years commercial construction experience.
2+ years field supervision experience.

Nice To Haves

Vocational/Technical degree in related field

Responsibilities

Learns and actively participates in all aspects of the company’s safety culture by demonstrating commitment to an injury free environment through individual actions and mentoring others.
Works with tools to complete specific assigned tasks on a project.
Tracks and reports units and labor hours, including filling out and submitting timecards.
Maintains proper care and the appropriate number of tools and equipment necessary to support productions specific to a project.
Leads and monitors safety and security procedures within the crew.
Understands and achieves crew production goals.
Establishes crew sizes that align with production goals.
Documents key information such as activities, productions and crew sizes.
Communicates with suppliers and coordinates delivery of supplies to jobsite.
Understands and maintains established quality levels associated with duties.
Coordinates other trade work associated with the assigned scope of work.
Participates in all safety activities such as tool box talks, job hazard analysis, job site analysis and SIMS (Site Information Management System) reporting.
Reads and understands plans, specifications, shop drawings and coordination drawings.
Provides on-the-job guidance and willingly shares subject matter expertise in order to support team member learning and development.
Coordinates inspections for assigned scope of work.
Participates in, documents and updates punch lists.
Manages subcontractor crews for portions of projects or a small project.
Creates, communicates, monitors and achieves crew production goals.
Coordinates work for larger crews and/or other trade foremen.
Coordinates preplanning activities for project components such as crew size, schedule, materials, materials, meetings and manpower.
Coordinates usage of all aspects of construction project resources, including internal and external support.
Creates and implements safety plans and ensures compliance through use of training, tool box talks and communication with safety representatives.
Controls costs in production units through understanding multiple variables, such as the project management system, task specific reports, production and costs for assigned responsibilities.
Supports project quality assurance/quality control planning to ensure quality for assigned tasks.
Applies and leads Lean principles and practices on the jobsite such as daily stand-up meetings, pull planning, etc.
Assists with MOC (Materials and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.