Foreman - Environmental Systems - Nashville

Job Description

Job Description

Company Mission Statement: To build up our communities, our clients, and each other by building trust in everything we do.

Summary/Objective: Promote the company mission statement by supervising and participating in the work of a crew performing exterior pipe installation and concrete forming/pouring/finishing. Process equipment installations and apply hands-on supervision with effective leadership. Ensure Crews and Trade Partners always operate within Harper’s Safety and Quality Standards. Plan and assign work, track and account for labor hours and productivity; supervise activities of a construction crew and/or Trade Partners.

Essential Functions:

• Assign work tasks to crew members.
• Lead crew and participate in performing a wide variety of Environmental Systems Division (ESD) tasks to include; exterior pipe installation, concrete forming/pouring/finishing and process equipment.
• Instruct employees in proper work methods and standards of safety and quality.
• Monitor crew work quality; ensure adherence to time schedules and safe work practices.
• Operate all equipment necessary to complete assigned tasks such as; Skid Steer, Excavator and Loader.
  
• Should understand all tools and equipment for pipe installation, concrete forming/pouring/finishing and process equipment installation.
• Ability to read plans and do general layout.
• Maintain a general understanding of other foreman specialties such as basic electrical, plumbing, carpentry, concrete/masonry and site/civil knowledge.

Competencies :

• Ability to follow instructions and relay to teams.
• Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player.
• Knowledge of carpentry and construction techniques and procedures.
• Some understanding of construction means and methods for all scopes of work.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and meet Harper’s standards for drivers.
• Some knowledge of computer programs; ability to learn.
• Ability to perform basic math.
• Must be flexible and accept change often.
• Must be detail oriented.
• A “Can Do” attitude.

Education and Experience: 

• Minimum 4 years of jobsite supervision experience.
  • This includes working as an Assistant Superintendent or Foreman.
• Has experience building from the ground up on more than 1 project as a Foreman.
  
• Scheduling:
  • Ability to understand material delivery dates, maintain production rates and keep projects on schedule.
• Demonstrate ability to understand conflicts regarding design.
  • With Trade Partners.
  • With Arch/Engineers.
  • Knows when to RFI an issue or resolve effectively when required.
• Demonstrate willingness and some ability to run a Trade Partner coordination meeting.
  • Includes setting and maintaining an agenda.
  • Understand critical issues for meeting and runs it effectively.
• Attend all OAC meeting.
  • Includes assisting in setting and maintaining the agenda.
  • Assist in critical issues for meeting.
  • Assists in running the meeting effectively when required. 
• Learn to solve clashes and conflicts of building systems in a manner that does not compromise the engineered basis of design.
  • Show the ability to understand when documentation is required related to drawing and specification updates and or cost impacts.
• Demonstrate ability to develop and manage a QAQC program.
  
• Understand the importance of communicating and developing relationships with City, local agencies and utility representatives.
• Demonstrate an understanding of Plans and Specs.
• BIM technologies: Ability to access and navigate a model.
• OSHA 10 certified.

Supervisory Responsibilities: The Foreman will lead the work crew and Trade Partners.

Work Environment: This position is required to work in a variety of conditions relative to construction jobsite environments and must be able to perform the physical requirements of the job, as assigned. Exposure to weather, heat, loud noises, etc. is expected.

Physical Demands: Must be able to physically perform the basic life operational functions of climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, and repetitive motions. Must be able to perform medium work exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Must possess the visual acuity to operate equipment and motor vehicles, perform trades tasks, inspect the work of others, and review work for accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness.

Travel Required:  Travel to/from multiple jobsites, projects, and offices. Minimal overnight or weekend travel. Must possess a valid US driver’s license.

Benefits: 

• Competitive Benefits Package (health, dental, vision)
• 401(k) with company match.
• Transparency in growth, pay, etc. 
  
• Career advancement. 
• Performance feedback. 
• Teambuilding events.

Additional Eligibility Requirements: None.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance Requirements:  Authorized to work in the United States.

Affirmative Action/EEO statement: Harper GC provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Harper GC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.