Carpenter Foreman & Labor Foreman (multiple openings)

Carpenter Foreman and Labor Foreman Positions

The Ruhlin Company is seeking to hire experienced Carpenter Foreman (specializing in concrete formwork for roadway and structures) and Labor Foreman (specializing in roadway and structures) for Ruhlin's Civil Division. Job openings are available in both Northeast Ohio and Columbus Ohio.

Summary: Frontline supervisor responsible for overseeing a specific crew of employees on a jobsite.

Responsibilities:

• Administrative: Data entry, writing documents and creating reports; managing paperwork in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Cost: Track work hours and ensure employees are paid properly. Assign proper phase codes for work hours in HCSS. Report quantities.
• General: Direct employees' daily work activities in accordance with the contract and Company, safety, and quality practices and policies. Ensure employees have the necessary tools and materials needed to perform assigned work. Interact with the superintendent and/or general foreman frequently to receive instructions and supply requested information (crew member times, task completion status, tool or material needs, etc.). Assist in ensuring Company equipment is properly maintained through daily maintenance. Complete daily paperwork such as field reports and schedule updates in a timely and efficient manner. Conduct and/or attend project and staff meetings, including toolbox safety talks and training, as required. Bring to the attention of the Superintendent, in a timely manner, any employee relations issues that arise such as inadequate work performance or policy violations. Ensure all tasks are performed efficiently and effectively and within the allocated budget. Maintain a work environment free of harassment, intimidation, or coercion. Cooperate fully in achieving the Company's equal employment opportunity objectives. Perform additional assignments as directed by the Superintendent.
• Safety: Accountable for safety; ensure all employees adhere to Company safety policies. Promote a positive safety culture by encouraging participation in safety incentive programs, safe work practices, and safety initiative campaigns. Conduct job hazard analysis (JHA), toolbox talks, and safety inspections.
• Talent Acquisition & Employee Development: Treat employees and candidates for employment equally without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sexual harassment), national origin, disability, age (40 years or older), military/veteran status, ancestry, citizenship, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Work with the Superintendent and Field Operations Manager for project staffing. Train and mentor employees.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Knowledge of the materials, methods, regulations, machinery, tools, and equipment used on construction projects.
• OSHA 30 certification
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Good problem analysis and problem resolution skills.
• Team-focused mindset to build strong working relationships.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Willingness and ability to work some non-traditional work hours (evenings and weekends).
• Ability to effectively supervise employees.
• Ability to read plan drawings and understand specifications.
• Ability and willingness to learn various types of technology including but not limited to: HCSS/Heavy Job, iPhone, iPad.
• Good administrative skills including data entry, writing, and document management.
• Commitment to Company values.

Reporting to this position: Crew members

About The Ruhlin Company

The Ruhlin Company was founded on a corporate philosophy of partnership. Since 1915, we have created cooperative relationships with our clients by listening closely to their needs and successfully translating their visions into reality. Ruhlin has a national reputation as a construction services leader. The Ruhlin Company is based out of Sharon Center, Ohio (Medina County).

The Ruhlin Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer and participates in Ohio's Drug Free Safety Program