Job Summary:
The Foreman is responsible for overseeing daily operations on the job site as well as performing operation of heavy equipment and providing labor as needed. This position reports directly to the Owner of JMC Inc. The foreman is expected to be self-motivated but also willing to work as a team, as well as lead a team. JMC Inc. strives to provide our customers with seamless project execution from start to finish and therefore, we require the Foreman to be dependable, hard-working, and committed to a safe working environment.
Primary Duties:
- Oversee and coordinate construction site activities.
- Schedule and manage subcontractors.
- Be responsible for ordering parts and materials in accordance with job schedule.
- Ensure job schedule is upheld.
- Coordinate a safe and clean job site.
- Complete daily/weekly site logs.
- Operation of heavy equipment when needed.
- Assist other team members, such as Laborers, when needed.
- Assists owner with all tasks as they relate to the job and daily duties
Skills:
- Must be able to work within precise limits or standards of accuracy.
- Must be able to proficiently read plans and drawings.
- Must possess strong leadership skills and be able to lead a team.
- Must be highly organized and have attention to detail.
- Thorough understanding of practices involved in the use of various types of heavy equipment.
- Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
- Thorough understanding of safety rules and ability to safely operate machinery.
- Skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
- Must be flexible in changing tasks and assignments.
- Must be able to follow and take directions.
- Must possess a strong work ethic.
- Must be a reliable team player.
Education/Licenses/Certificates:
- A High School Diploma or equivalent is a plus but not necessary.
- Valid Driver’s License.
- DOT Medical Card (must obtain prior to hire date)
- OSHA 30 Certificate (to be acquired within 6 months of hire date)
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years’ experience working as a foreman in the field, required.
Physical Requirements:
- Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
- Must be able to lift up to 80 pounds.
- Must be able to sit, walk, stand, squat, kneel, carry, lift, and climb.
- Ability to work under a variety of work conditions both indoors and outdoors. This includes loud noises, dust, and exposure to seasonal temperatures and inclement weather (extreme heat or cold temperatures possible).
- Must be able to work some Saturdays, as needed.
Other:
This job description was written for JMC Inc, for the role of Foreman. This position is required to fulfill “other duties” as assigned by their manager as it fits within the scope of the position.