Craft Foremen

Industrial Craft Foreman

Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) is currently seeking experienced Industrial Division Craft Foremen.
Industrial Craft Foremen are responsible for the work performance of a crew of craft discipline workers that can typically number from 4 to 12 employees, depending on the craft or tasks to be executed. Craft disciplines may be Mechanical (piping, equipment [stationary or rotating], structural steel, etc.), Electrical and Instrumentation (cable tray, wire pulls, terminations, etc.), Soft Crafts (scaffolding, paint, insulation, etc.), or any other Division (Pipe Shop, Paint Shop, etc.) as specified for the project or client needs.
Foremen are responsible and accountable for the safety, quality, and resource allocation requirements of the assigned construction activities. Foreman are knowledgeable of the craft work they are supervising to be completed, but their primary task is not the hand-on execution of the work task itself. The Foreman is focused more on the overall execution of the work in total. Though, Working Foreman are required in certain situations, projects, or tasks.
Qualification Highlights:
Electrical craft Foreman must possess electrical license from a state or municipal agency
Must be able to read prints and illustrate thorough knowledge of construction procedures and skills relevant to the craft discipline to be managed
Must have good leadership, team building, and communication skills
Must have prudent and reasonable judgment of the craft personnel and tasks to be executed by them
Must be able to support their team with proper feedback and coaching on both things done well and issues that require improvement or re-assessment; key aspects being mentoring and coaching
Must have experience on an industrial construction project
Must be able to develop performance improvement plans for craft or tasks
Must be able to regularly and reliably show up at the assigned job site
Must meet all safety and security requirements at the assigned job site
Position Responsibilities:
Provide a positive and respectful workplace for all employees to contribute to the success of your team
Responsible for ensuring a smooth operation in your area of assigned work tasks
Ensure safety job assessments and work tasks are evaluated for risks and engage the employees on the identification and mitigation of risks to themselves and others
Ensure Stop Work Authority and Incident Reporting expectations are enabled in the team's expectations
Understand the quality aspects of the work package, pro-actively manage the work and the craft in their best performance, minimize re-work, and pro-actively coordinate with Quality Control or Quality Assurance personnel, as required, to achieve a "zero-punchlist" or minimal punch list work package deliverable for the organization
Read engineered drawings and specifications to plan and coordinate the scope of work or assigned work package for construction or installation
Plan and ensure the required tools, information, and material are available for use by your craft team each day
Plan and ensure that all required Permits required by the Owner/Client are identified and submitted at least one (1) day prior to need to enable efficient work starts every day
Identify and communicate issues with materials that do not meet specifications, fit in required spaces, are lacking expectations of provided Bills of Material (BOM), etc., and be able to communicate the deficiencies to your Supervision in a timely manner
Identify and communicate issues with designs that are non-constructable and require timely generation of Requests For Information (RFIs) to ensure constructable designs with efficiency
Plan the work and work the plan
Specific Duties:
Daily coordination with their General Foreman regarding planned progress and identification of any missing materials, information, or non-constructable items that must be addressed to properly advance the work front(s)
DAILY TIMESHEET and DAILY ACTIVITIES REPORT

Timesheet of Roster and Allocated Work Assignments

Actual Pay may be through a "TRACKs" or other automated system with Gate-Logs
The RCI Timesheet is a validation of resources to assigned tasks
On certain jobs, it may be used for pay, however

Work Record

Plans
Actuals
Not executed work and explanations

Good Daily Work Descriptions on Daily Timesheets and accurate progress sheets
Ample information from FOREMAN on Daily Activities of their crew progress or issues so that higher management levels can intervene when required

Pro-active communication with QAQC directly and with General Foreman to ensure quality resources are in support of field work being progressed
Pro-active communication with Safety to ensure Safety resources are in support of field work being progressed
Conduct Job Safety Analysis (JSA) and Tool Box Safety Meetings with their crew
Stays on job site at all times with crew; General Foreman or designee can run for materials or other needs
Clean and Safe work areas
Required Qualifications:
Demonstrated industrial construction/maintenance history experience
Ability to read prints and construction drawings
Ability to read and interpret technical manuals, manufacturers manuals, and instructions
Demonstrated knowledge of the craft discipline to be managed
Must have 4+ years of experience with the craft discipline to be managed
Good problem-solving abilities and craft math skills
Good aptitude and manual dexterity
Good reading comprehension
Ability to work with others - Team player
Ability to work independently - minimal supervision, reliable performer
Good communication skills with co-workers and supervisors
Commitment to Richard values, safety rules, and regulations
Preferred Qualifications:
Richard Construction Inc. (RCI) former employee from a Reduction of Force (ROF)
National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) Certifications
Formal/Technical education
Candidate Possession of Required Tools:
1 - Safety Toed Boots
Physical Requirements:
Employee will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting
Will talk and hear in order to communicate effectively
Must have good dexterity with hands and fingers to perform the precision adjustments of tools, machinery parts and controls
Able to use arms and hands to signal, grad, hold, turn, and push or pull objects such as materials, controls, and tools
Will be required to lift, carry and move objects up to 50 lbs in weight
Will occasionally work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and work off platforms
Will work at heights up to 300 feet utilizing proper fall protection devices
Will use vision abilities to focus, see short distances, see colors, possess depth perception and peripheral vision
Must be capable or working outdoors in the elements including but not limited to the heat, cold, rain, snow, and wind
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to: hard hat, safety glasses/goggles, earplugs/muffs, safety vests, gloves, steel toe/safety toe boots, and masks/respirators
RCI is dedicated in providing a SAFE and Drug Free environment.
RCI is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).