I&E General Foreman - Austin Industrial (Spring, TX)

Posting Details Posted on October 28, 2026 Locations Showing 1 location Spring, TX, USA On-site Hourly Craft Full-Time Requisition #: IEGEN035067 Description About 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. To learn more about us, visit . I&E General Foreman The purpose of this position is to provide daily supervision for a number of crew and administrative functions engaged in construction. Must be able to achieve productions that keep jobs on or ahead of schedules and below estimated cost. Responsible for project wide safety performance. This position requires maintaining a good working relationship with owner representatives, developers, vendors, subcontractors, and project management personnel. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities General Foremen, Foremen Site Administration (as applicable) Site Engineer (party chief, project coordinators) Mechanic, crane operators, special assignment personnel Subcontractors Functional Areas of Responsibility Manage and organize a single project of moderate complexity or a portion of more complex projects Manage all aspects of heavy civil construction Manage moderately sized salary staffs Manage a moderate amount of onsite equipment fleet Recruit foremen and hourly trade personnel Construction schedules and "Look Ahead" schedules Manage crews, equipment, and material resources Logistics planning Analyze Job Cost reports Develop project Work Plans Work crews productively and efficiently Training Purchasing of unincorporated materials, tools, supplies Administrate staff and subcontractor meetings Safe workplace Specific Duties and Responsibilities: Planning Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the project, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase Along with the project manager, plan the physical layout of the jobsite to use all available space effectively, initiate startup activities, which include site security preparations, placement of trailers, utility hookups, storage space, etc. Lead in developing Work Plans for major components of work. Monitor adherence to Work Plans throughout execution of the work. Direct surveyors in the initial survey of the work ensuring that all dimensional control lines and elevations are correct and verified before work commences. Oversee the field engineering operation to ensure there is organized support of the work activities. Along with the project manager, the superintendent establishes procedures for the ordering of self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers. Ensure timely requisition is made for needed materials and equipment. Cost Performance Monitor weekly labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms. Use understanding of production rates to aid in review of bid estimates and project change orders Encourage Foremen 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 Oversee hourly time card reporting program. Approve all Foreman’s Daily Control prepared by Foremen, etc., with employee-owners’ hours, job number, cost codes, quantities, etc. Scheduling Assist in the development of baseline schedule for projects Assist in selection of equipment for projects. Direct priority of operations, allocation of equipment and materials for foremen. Provide for a detailed construction plan for 3 weeks, and general plan for 3 months. Investigate reasons for delays in the construction schedule; adjusting craft leadership, crew sizes, equipment, etc. as necessary to ensure timely completion of the project Manage scheduling of all QA/QC inspections of work necessary to obtain owner acceptance of the work Coordinate all needs for major equipment and salaried personnel with the Project Manager. Ensure that equipment is being used for its intended purpose in the correct manner. Quality Management Inspect all field construction work in progress, including work that is subcontracted, and ensure that uniformly high-quality workmanship is maintained during each construction segment. Supervise or assign staff as appropriate, to supervise all activities performed on the jobsite regardless of the day or time of performance of the work. Point out deficiencies promptly with responsible parties and follow up to ensure that deficiencies are corrected. Relationships Ability to manage moderate sized staffs and projects, coordinating the efforts of all employee owners. Organize the staff into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting principles of learning, career advancement and coaching in a motivating atmosphere. Establish and maintain a good working relationship with owner representatives, designers, consulting firms, and other parties with financial interest in the project. Attempt to resolve problems at the lowest practical level through direct negotiations with concerned individuals. Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programs and outside learning opportunities, such as college courses, trade seminars, and classroom instruction. Actively encourage people to participate in self-development planning for their career growth and development. Safety Conduct Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident prevention, to enforce all safety regulations and company policies, and to be constantly alert to all safety conditions Administer the company’s Safety, Health, and Environmental (SHE) policies. Technical Provide technical guidance and assistance in resolving day-to-day construction problems. Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality. Work closely with designers, engineers, and consulting firms to resolve issues. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and codes relating to construction activities. Included are company policies and procedures dealing with employment, terminations, compensation, labor/management relations, etc. Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, as-built documents, etc. Maintain a detailed and accurate daily report of all activity associated with field #J-18808-Ljbffr Austinindl