Construction Foreman

KHI Medical Traveling Construction Foreman

KHI Medical is a growing medical construction company specializing in renovating operating rooms and installing surgical equipment nationwide. Our team is growing due to the principles of quality service, integrity, transparency, and hard work focused on superior customer satisfaction. We are looking for a construction foreman who is willing and able to manage while working with the crew and small renovation teams. Candidates are expected to have a construction background and familiarity with electrical work, structural steelwork, and reading blueprints.

Job Purpose

KHI Construction Formans are vital to success by being the face of the company while keeping workers, sub-contractors, material deliveries, and on-site activities on schedule. KHI Construction Formans are expected to work with and lead their small team of professionals on jobs ranging from equipment installation (surgical booms, lights, and computers) to complete Operating Room demos/renovations. Foremen must effectively plan, communicate, execute, and debrief on all projects to achieve consistency. As the face of KHIM, the foreman must also be comfortable in front of the client and accomplish administrative requirements and communications. These traits build client trust and facilitate repeat business.

Key Attributes of a KHI Construction Foreman

KHI construction foremen must be construction experts for a team of medical equipment technicians, network specialists, and sub-contractors. They must be able to facilitate success from their workers, establish a high standard of quality, and hold everyone accountable while cultivating a sense of teamwork and accomplishment. Specifically, this includes:

• Experience in and knowledge of the construction industry.
• Must be able to read blueprints and drawings.
• Understand building code basics for electrical, fire suppression, medical gas, etc
• Preparation and planning before an event to facilitate efficiency while on the client's site.
• Communicating the plan of action with team members and clients before work.
• Manage change in accordance with KHI priorities (client, efficiency, and safety).
• Provide clients with consistent updates in person, via email, and online.
• Debrief with the crew, management, and client to continuously find ways to get better.

Qualifications

Education

• High School diploma, College degree preferred

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Three years in leadership role desired
• Ability to travel out of town 80% or more of the time
• Ability to work alongside the team in installing equipment
• Familiarity with hand and power tools
• Knowledge of plumbing, electrical, mechanical, and low-voltage systems
• Ability to read plans, decipher instructions, and follow the scope of work
• Ability to assess changes in the scope of a job and appropriately request a change order
• Construction superintendents may be required to work evenings and weekends to meet project milestones (Nationwide)
• Ability to work in a crouched or kneeling position and confined spaces
• Ability to lift 70 pounds

Proficiency in the use of computers for:

• Google Drive
• Use of Google Calendar
• Word processing
• Spreadsheets
• E-mail
• Internet

Compensation:

• Starting salary of $70k-$90k based on experience.
• Benefits include Medical and 401K retirement plan.