General Foreman (Houston, TX) Austin Industrial

General Foreman (Houston, TX) Austin Industrial Austin Industrial provides premier self-perform maintenance, construction, and soft craft service to leading industrial companies across the U.S. An industry leader for more than 60 years, we offer single-source solutions to our customers in the oil, gas, chemical, food, agriculture, power, and manufacturing industries. The purpose of this job is to provide supervision and coordination of workers (both skilled and unskilled) engaged in various types of construction projects, such as highway structures, clearing right-of-way, pile driving, preparing subgrade, laying road surface, installing curb, installing underground utilities, traffic control, concrete paving of streets and related lime and dirt work, etc. The goals of this position include scheduling work to meet timetables in a safe manner, per the plans and specifications, and to meet estimated cost. This position may be required to maintain a good working relationship with inspectors, developers, vendors, subcontractors, etc. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities Skilled and semi-skilled hourly employee-owners Functional Areas of Responsibility Manage a small amount of onsite equipment fleet Recruit hourly trade personnel Manage craftsmen, equipment, and material resources Logistics planning Execute project Work Plans Work crews productively and efficiently; meet daily cost objectives Training Purchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, supplies Quality of work Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Planning Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the work, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase Execute Work Plans for major components of work and monitor adherence to Work Plans Execute established procedures for the ordering self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers. Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment. Cost Performance Monitor daily labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms. Encourage craftsmen to develop innovative methods for increasing efficiency, productivity, and profitability in their particular operation and to provide feedback and coaching on how the work is proceeding Execute hourly time card reporting Maintain all equipment assigned to crew and conduct preventive maintenance training for operator(s). Also responsible for various hand tools and the proper storage of all equipment at the end of each day. Scheduling Provide a detailed construction plan for each day and general plan for one week. Manage work to stay within schedule. Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work. Quality Management Inspect work in progress and ensure that it is performed within the tolerances established. Take corrective action when tolerances and/or overall performance standard are not being maintained. Relationships Ability to manage crew into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting a motivating atmosphere Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programs Recommend personnel actions, such as promotions, discharges, disciplinary measures, initiate and suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve goals Supervise the work of subcontractors to ensure compliance with plan, specifications, and schedules. Safety Conduct Tool Box and JHA Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident prevention Enforce all safety regulations and company policies, and is constantly alert to all safety conditions. Technical Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works to resolve issues Ensure compliance with plans and specifications Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, etc. Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field construction activities Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner Interpret company policies to workers and disseminates Equal Employment Opportunity Policy by covering these topics in conjunction with Safety Meetings Conduct on-the-job training for qualified personnel and records and reports hours on Foreman’s Daily Control Fill out Foreman's Daily Control correctly with employee-owners’ hours, job number, cost codes, quantities, etc. Other duties as assigned. Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Industrial is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position. Employees must be able to sit, stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, and use hands and fingers to perform assigned duties. Positions may require lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, working at elevations, on uneven surfaces, or in confined spaces. Employees must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities. Employees must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment; solve problems; maintain attention to detail; effectively manage stress; and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced work environment. Work may be performed in industrial and construction environments with exposure to weather conditions, temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, and other site-specific hazards. Employees must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) and meet all customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements applicable to the position. Must be able to perform all job duties while maintaining a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations. Qualifications Required for this Position: Certifications/ Licenses: NCCER, TWIC and DL Experience – 5+ years of Industrial and Supervisory experience preferred. No Third-Party Inquiries Please This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy.The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. Accessibility Note If you are a job seeker with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for one of our jobs or have accessibility concerns, please contact thePeople Services TeamatView phone number on click.appcast.io. Qualifications Skills Behaviors : Motivations : Education Experience Licenses & Certifications Required TWIC Card Valid Driver's License Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr Austin Industries, Inc.