General Foreman – Veteran Career Program

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Key Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily activities involving one or more of the following trades: industrial insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, mechanical work, and industrial painting and coating.

Requirements Summary

Supervise and coordinate daily activities involving one or more of the following trades: industrial insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, mechanical work, and industrial painting and coating.

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Position Overview:
The General Foreman is responsible for overseeing and coordinating day-to-day field operations for assigned industrial construction and maintenance work. Assigned work may include industrial insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, mechanical work, and industrial painting and coating. This position provides direct leadership to field crews, supports safe and efficient project execution, and works closely with site leadership to meet production goals, quality requirements, and customer expectations. The General Foreman may oversee one or more trade areas based on experience and project needs; experience in every listed trade is not required.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Supervise and coordinate daily activities involving one or more of the following trades: industrial insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, mechanical work, and industrial painting and coating.
Lead field crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, company standards, and client expectations.
Plan daily and weekly labor, material, equipment, and tool needs to support project execution.
Monitor crew productivity and adjust work assignments, manpower, or work methods as necessary to improve performance.
Ensure crews maintain quality workmanship and complete work in accordance with company, client, and applicable industry standards.
Enforce jobsite safety requirements in compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and the hth companies Safety Program.
Promote and actively support a positive safety culture and professional work environment.
Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings, pre-job planning, job hazard analyses, and other required jobsite safety activities.
Communicate regularly with Superintendents, Project Managers, safety personnel, and client representatives regarding project progress, manpower, scheduling, jobsite needs, and concerns.
Set clear expectations for employees and hold crews accountable for safety, attendance, productivity, quality, and professional conduct.
Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Qualifications:
Education and Experience
Military leadership experience involving responsibility for personnel, safety, logistics, equipment, maintenance, or mission execution may be considered in place of civilian foreman experience.
Experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: industrial insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, mechanical work, or industrial painting and coating. Experience in every trade is not required.
Ability to lay out, organize, and execute assigned projects or work scopes effectively.
Ability to understand project scopes, schedules, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and client requirements.
Working knowledge of jobsite safety requirements, administrative processes, and field documentation.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong leadership, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibilities and meet deadlines.
Ability to make sound decisions and function effectively in a fast-paced and occasionally stressful environment.
Ability to write reports, complete required documentation, and communicate professionally with employees, managers, clients, and other contractors.
Personal Characteristics
Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to identify problems and develop practical solutions.
Follows the direction of the Superintendent or other designated leader and asks questions when responsibilities or expectations are unclear.
Treats employees, managers, clients, contractors, and others with professionalism and respect.
Demonstrates adaptability when project conditions, schedules, priorities, or work methods change.
Maintains a coaching and teaching mindset when leading and developing employees.
Takes ownership of assigned work and follows responsibilities through to completion.
Is dependable, punctual, and prepared to work.
Is willing to learn new skills, trades, processes, and technologies.
Is willing to provide additional support when needed to help the crew, project, and company succeed.
Works effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Maintains professionalism when communicating with employees, management, clients, and prospective employees.
Physical Abilities
Must be able to perform the essential functions of the position in a consistent state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Must be able to lift and move up to 50 pounds regularly.
Must be able to access and move through active industrial jobsites while wearing required personal protective equipment.
Must be able to work in indoor and outdoor industrial environments and in varying weather and jobsite conditions.
Training
Must be to complete an OSHA 30 hour within 60 days of starting at hth companies.