Trade Foreman 2

J.E. Dunn Construction Group Inc P•Atlanta, GA

15h

About The Position

The Trade Foreman 2 supports construction activities for routine and non-routine projects, ensuring planned work is completed efficiently and effectively by the crew. This is a working foreman role that includes personally completing tasks and supervising a crew. The position supports JE Dunn’s strategy, vision, and values and makes decisions on routine matters, provides recommendations to a supervisor, and refers exceptions to the supervisor. The career path listed for this position is Superintendent 1. The role oversees crew and subcontractor work, plans and monitors production, coordinates project resources and other trades, and helps ensure safety, quality, and cost goals are met. It involves using construction tools, interpreting project documents, tracking labor and production, coordinating deliveries and inspections, and guiding team members. The position applies Lean practices and supports project planning, quality assurance, and cost analysis. The work may require travel, non-traditional hours to meet project needs, lifting at least 50 pounds, and working in extreme hot or cold conditions. Regular activities include standing, walking, climbing, bending, reaching above the shoulder, pushing, and pulling; occasional activities include sitting and viewing a computer screen.

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 knowledge of crane flagging and rigging.
Ability to read and understand plans, drawings, and specifications.
Ability to acquire knowledge of productivity rates and assess and optimize project productivity.
Ability to lead crews and achieve production goals.
Ability to build relationships and collaborate with internal and external teams.
Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Must be willing 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, demonstrate commitment to an injury-free environment, and mentor others.
Use tools to complete assigned project tasks.
Track and report units and labor hours, including completing and submitting timecards.
Maintain appropriate tools and equipment and ensure their proper care.
Lead and monitor crew safety and security procedures.
Understand, establish, communicate, monitor, and achieve crew production goals; 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 and support quality assurance and quality control planning for assigned tasks.
Coordinate other trade work associated with the assigned scope, including work by larger crews and other trade foremen.
Participate in safety activities, including toolbox talks, job hazard analyses, job site analyses, and SIMS reporting.
Read and understand plans, specifications, shop drawings, and coordination drawings.
Provide on-the-job guidance and share subject matter expertise to support team 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.
Coordinate preplanning for project components, including crew size, schedules, 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 using project management systems, task-specific reports, production information, and cost information for assigned responsibilities.
Apply and lead Lean practices on the jobsite, such as daily stand-up meetings and pull planning.
Assist with MOC (Materials and Other Costs) and equipment analysis.