Salary : $49,358.40 Annually

Location : Baton Rouge, LA

Job Type: CIP Exempt

Job Number: CONFOR2024

Department: Capital Improvement Program

Opening Date: 03/21/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

FLSA: Exempt

General Summary

General Summary: The Construction Foreman works on site at BREC facilities, supervising and coordinating construction activities of a variety of BREC projects. The Construction Foreman handles planning, scheduling, and assigning personnel for daily job assignments. He is also required to interact with a wide variety of people including Construction Superintendent, Planning and Engineering, BREC staff and sub-contractors. This position also requires estimating, ordering of building materials, layout, and quality assurance.

Requirements and Job Specifications

Education Required: H.S. diploma or equivalent and Vo-tech school diploma or associates degree.
Education Preferred: Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university.

Area of Study (major) Required: Construction/trades.
Preferred: Construction management or closely related field.

Certification(s) Required: First Aid and CPR certification within specified time frame, provided by BREC

License Required: Valid LA driver's license.

Years Relevant Work Experience: Five (5) years of construction experience with two (2) years in a supervisory position. Equivalent combination of education
Experience Preferred: 10 or more years of related experience, at least 3 years full-time at BREC

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Thorough knowledge of construction work including carpentry, concrete work, painting, grading and general knowledge of mechanics and plumbing.
Knowledge of recreation facilities, equipment and playing fields.
Strong interpersonal skills with ability to resolve conflict and foster positive/productive team environment.
Skill in the use of light to heavy motorized equipment
Skill in the operation of hand and power tools
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
Ability to plan, organize, supervise subordinates and set priorities for crew work completion.
Ability to schedule and order materials in timely manner.

Functions and Duties

Essential Functions and Job Duties:

Planning work projects based on blueprints and plans, establishing a priority for completion, ensuring that emergency and high priority projects are completed first.
Inspects BREC projects for safe conditions, work progress/completion, and quality work.
Responsible for correct layout/installation/renovation of park facilities typically following construction documents.
Communicating effectively between other CIP personnel as needed to efficiently and accurately complete jobs.
Assigning personnel to tasks, ordering materials.
Insures compliance with BREC policies and procedures.
Responsible for communicating design problems to supervisors in a timely manner.
Supervising a variety of trades jobs at different locations.

Secondary Job Duties:

Evaluates and assigns personnel best suited for specific jobs.
Operating machinery as needed.
Operating crew as an emergency crew supporting maintenance in park recovery efforts as needed.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by this employee. He or she will be required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by his or her supervisor.

Supplemental Information

Hours Worked: Generally, four (4) days per week - Monday through Thursday, 10 hours per day-6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Seldom required, but occasional weekend work possible.

2024 FULL-TIME EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

HEALTH INSURANCE : Comprehensive medical benefits including HMO, PPO, and Blue Saver (Qualified High Deductible High Savings Account) and options are provided through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is effective the first of the month, following two months of employment, a (2 month waiting period). Employee cost per month for HMO: $175.43 - employee only; $597.45 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $962.52 - family. Employee cost per month for PPO: $375.23 - employee only; $975.50 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent 162.68.57 - employee & spouse or employee & dependent children; $290.49 - family. BREC also offers voluntary insurance plans: Dental, Vision, and Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Cancer/Critical Care, Long and Short-term Disability, Term and Whole Life).

LIFE INSURANCE : All full-time employees are insured under a Group Term-Life Insurance policy through Equitable Life Insurance Company a subsidiary of Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Louisiana. Coverage is subject to decrease at age 65 and 70. There is no cost to the employee except for salaries more than $50,000 which are subject to the imputed income clause under the IRS regulations. Coverage is effective immediately.

RETIREMENT SYSTEM : BREC contributions to the City-Parish Employees' Retirement System for each employee amount to 40.32% of salary. Employees contribute at the rate of 9.5%. Retirement contributions are tax deferred. Personal contributions are kept on account and refunded if employees leave BREC before their retirement. Additional benefit opportunities are available after 25 years through the DROP program. BREC also offers a Supplemental Retirement DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN through payroll deduction.

HOLIDAYS : BREC employees receive twelve (12) paid holidays per year.

SICK LEAVE : BREC employees accumulate sick leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increase based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 30 days of continuous employment.

ANNUAL LEAVE : BREC employees earn annual leave at the rate of 100 hours per year the first five years they are employed; accrual of hours will increased based on the number of years of service, thereafter, up to 192 hours for 15 or more years. Employee is eligible to utilize leave after 90 days of continuous employment.

FULL-TIME STATUS : Upon completion of a six-month probationary periods and approval of supervisor, full-time status will be achieved.

EMPLOYEE DISCOUNTS : BREC full-time employees can take advantage of a generous discount. Some restrictions may apply. See the discount policy for more details.

EAP : BREC's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is administered by Hidalgo Health Associates. They EAP helps employees and their family members resolve personal or work-related problems.

CREDIT UNION : BREC employees are eligible to join the City Federal Credit Union and/or Pelican State Credit Union and enlist in payroll deduction plan. Direct deposit to the Credit Union is also available.

FEDERAL STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS : BREC is a qualifying employer for public service loan forgiveness. Employees who have Federal Direct Loans and have made 120 payments on the Federal Direct Loans (after October 1, 2007) may be eligible for the remaining loan balance to be forgiven.

LA START : This 529 Qualified Tuition savings plan may be open on behalf of a named Beneficiary by anyone, including legal entities, provided that the Account Owner or the Beneficiary is a resident of Louisiana. Account Owners may save at their own pace, in amounts they can afford.

FSA : BREC offers an FSA that allows employees to contribute a portion of their regular earnings before taxes. Distributions from the account must be used to reimburse the employee for qualified expenses related to medical and dental services.

SUPPLEMENT BENEFITS : BREC offers voluntary benefits through AFLAC or Colonial Life. Those benefits include accident insurance, critical care, life, LTD and STD.

BREC reserves the right to at any time and from time to time to modify or amend, in whole or in part, any or all of the provisions of the benefit package.

*Commissioned Approved Benefits Effective January 1, 2024*

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Do you have a valid Louisiana driver's license?

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Do you possess a high school diploma or equivalency certificate and Vo-Tech school diploma or Associate's Degree in Construction or Trades?

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Have you ever volunteered for BREC? Yes or No. If so, in what capacity and what location?

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Do you possess Five (5) years construction supervisory experience; at least two (2) years in a supervisory capacity. Equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Required Question