Commercial Electrical Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

Foreman- reports to the Superintendent/Project Manager. He manages the services to meet or exceed the requirements and quality standards of the jobs awarded by our customers. To insure that the tooling, methods, materials, and equipment required are available to produce quality jobs. Supervise and schedules the foremen over the skilled trades, of electricians or mechanics, in the installation of equipment and material on a construction site. Manages related tasks including mobilization and startup functions, selecting and ordering all needed materials and verifying records. Helps crew resolve construction issues with work crews, working closely with project managers and business owners. Attending Pre-bid meetings, safety meeting, status updates meetings, closing meetings, etc.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND AUTHORITY:

Performs special audits of crews ensuring correct tracking of material and proper utilization of manpower to maintain productivity. Ensures that all needed safety equipment and operational tools are in place and have adequate controls for usage and their return. Coordinates economic plans making sure projects are finished on time and under budget. Accountable for the daily time reporting of the work crews,

1. Maintains the “Material Tracking” documentation, “Job Site Daily Diary” and other reports.

2. Responsible for seeing that the foremen enforce safety rules and policy.

3. Attends special audit or site tours to identify hazardous and unsafe conditions in the work area.

4. Planning all work activities.

5. Make sure all material tools and equipment are available to do the job.

6. Orientates new employees properly according to rules and regulations.

7. Provides instruction to employees relating to safe working practices and procedures.

8. Provide prompt medical attention for any injured employee.

9. Identify & maintain all change orders required.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge & Skills-

1. Must have leadership, ability and initiative, along with good interpersonal skills.

2. Must possess mechanical & electrical skills using conventional tools.

3. Experience in the construction field with 5 years as a journeyman preferred, with three years leading multiple craft crews.

4. Working knowledge of PC “Windows” software programs, “Word”, “Excel” and the Internet.

5. Superior building construction knowledge to supervise men in and around new construction sites in order to prevent safety violations or injuries.

6. Knowledge and understanding of mechanical & electrical blueprint reading, including facility layouts.

7. Knowledge of specifications and scopes of work of construction projects.

8. Knowledge of dealing with business owners with proven history of successful projects completed on time and under budget.

SUPERINTENDENT, CONSTRUCTION Knowledge & Skills-Con’t

9. Knowledge of codes such as the NEC, OSHA, NFPA and state, local and federal laws.

10. Plan & organize work in an orderly fashion to minimize trips to the supply houses.

Duties-

1. Ability to assure the safe operation of construction equipment, fork trucks, lifts, etc.

2. Determine qualifications of new hires and advise Project Manager of additional training needs. Assign new hires to job site foremen for one-on-one training in McCarter construction methods and proper use of safety equipment. Keep written notes of observations and progress and submit to Project Manager monthly.

3. Complete all daily diary job logs including “Material Tracking” forms, employee time reports and turn in weekly.

4. Promote teamwork and good rapport among field crew. Set goals to keep project on track and on time.

5. Develop lead person to be in charge in your absence from site. Always notify lead person before leaving site and inform the crew.

6. Assume other responsibilities as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

1. Safe driving practices and traffic laws;

2. Preventive maintenance requirements of automotive equipment.

3. Safety procedures related to operation of forklifts and other construction equipment.

4. Clerical procurement procedures associated with ordering, receiving, and storing supplies and materials.

5. Hazards and safety precautions of this type of work.

Ability to:

1. Lift up to 50 pounds;

2. Operate hand-truck loads up to 500 pounds;

3. Perform mathematical calculations quickly and accurately.

4. Learn general warehouse procedures, including methods of proper and orderly storage of materials and stock inventory procedures.

5. Keep accurate and current records of material transactions

6. Understand, issue and follow oral and written directions.

Experience:

1. Five year of construction experience; preferably in electrical, mechanical or instrumentation supervision.

2. Six months of driving experience with large vehicles with multi-speed transmissions and power-lift gates

3. Six months of operating experience of forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

License: Possession of a valid North Carolina operator's license issued by the North Carolina Department of Motor Vehicles.

Key Measurable Results-

1. Meet or exceed the mutually agreed completion date and milestone dates as set by the contract.

2. Meet or exceed project profit goal.

3. Meet or exceed the business unit goals for lost time/incident accident rate.

4. Meet or exceed the economical usage of estimated material purchases.

Company Description McCarter means professional electrical, mechanical, special systems, instrumentation, telecommunications/network design, and security services throughout the Carolinas and beyond.

Founded in 1957, we have extensive experience in design/build work for new plants and renovations for older ones. We conduct surveys, handle substation work, and carry out all types of industrial machinery installation, modernization, and moving. Take a look at our portfolio to see the wide variety of industries that we serve.

Our professionally designed preventive and life extending maintenance procedures provide customers with safe, efficient and economical means of managing and enhancing their current maintenance programs. Company Description McCarter means professional electrical, mechanical, special systems, instrumentation, telecommunications/network design, and security services throughout the Carolinas and beyond. Founded in 1957, we have extensive experience in design/build work for new plants and renovations for older ones. We conduct surveys, handle substation work, and carry out all types of industrial machinery installation, modernization, and moving. Take a look at our portfolio to see the wide variety of industries that we serve. Our professionally designed preventive and life extending maintenance procedures provide customers with safe, efficient and economical means of managing and enhancing their current maintenance programs.