General Foreman > Detroit
Detroit, MI 
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Posted 15 days ago
Job Description
Division:Mid-North
Project Location(s):Detroit, MI 48226 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:Regular
Job Classification:Trade
Education:
Job Family:Trade
Compensation:Union Trade

Position Description: Responsible for leading, directing, and coordinating the work of subcontractors, vendors and/or Turner trade employees. The Project Foreman is responsible for ensuring safety, schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the project. The Project Foreman has supervisory responsibility for trade employees on the project.


Reports to:
Superintendent, Project Manager, Project Executive, and Trades Manager


Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

* Be a working foreman while leading trade staff to complete jobsite related projects.
* Oversee and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
* Oversee work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment schedule and all other appropriate matters.
* Assist with the overall site safety and quality programs as required and ensuring Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security
* Completes and submits time sheets, daily construction reports, and required safety paperwork daily.
* Participate in interviews and recommend hires for trades staff.
* Supervise and develop trade employees, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
* Address staff needs and resolve problems. Provide staff feedback, reward, and discipline as required.
* Assist project team with creating schedules and determining sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, when requested.
* Assist in scheduling and expediting the delivery of materials and equipment.
* Communicate with owner's representative and architects/engineers in connections with field issues. Investigate and document the resolution of scope issues.
* Manage the contracted work to ensure that is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.
* Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skidsteer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist
* Adhere to the overall site safety and quality programs as required and ensuring Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security
* Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
* Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
* Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS CONSTANTLYFREQUENTLY OCCASSIONALLY
Standing X
Walking X
Combined Standing/Walking X
Sitting X
Lifting/Lowering/Carrying - Weights
Under 25 lbs X
25-50 lbs X
Over 50 lbs X
Lifting/Lowering/Carrying - Ranges
Reaching above shoulder height X
Reaching below shoulder height X
Bending/Twisting neck X
Bending at waist (forward & sideways) X
Balancing X
Pushing/Pulling X
Squatting X
Kneeling X
Climbing X
Crawling X
Repetitive Motion X
Hand / Wrist Flexion - Extension X
Noise / Dust / Chemical Exposures X
Confined Space Hazards X
Working on Heights X
ADDITIONAL DEMANDS
Vision abilities required include Close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus
Hearing abilities required include Hearing abilities required with or without the use of an aide

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work environments is usually moderate to very loud

Trade Benefits: Turner Construction provides flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, financial benefits such as a 401(k) plan, wellness benefits, identity theft, and life insurance. In addition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide paid vacation, holidays, and employee referral bonuses.


  • Qualifications:
    Minimum of five (5) years' experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and exposure to supervisory responsibilities.
    Possess the skills necessary to complete rough carpentry work.
    Moderate technical abilities including the utilization of a smart phone/tablet and supported software
    Proficiency in EH&S applications.
    Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
    Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
    Must be able to comprehend safety instructions and signage, communicate effectively in emergency situations and understand written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
    OSHA 30-hour certification
    Valid driver's license

    Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer -minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor



Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer -minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor


Turner is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer - minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor

 

Job Summary
Start Date
As soon as possible
Employment Term and Type
Regular, Full Time
Required Experience
5 years
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