Construction Foreman

San Francisco CA

Description

1. Responsibilities The Site Foreman provides leadership and is responsible for, although not limited to: • Supervising & leadership • Ensuring the safety of crew members • Following OHSA guidelines • Planning & scheduling • Employee relations • Productivity of crew members & quality control • Administration • Weekly Procurement Material lists and designation of a shop runner • Emergency Procurement Material lists and designation of a shop runner • Time card collection • Daily site templates • Scheduling and being present for site inspections • Sub-contractor scheduling and site management As a key participant in the relationship with the company, other contractors, and the client, the site foreman is the second management level and has a further role as a coordinating manager and client interface. The site foreman has the following specific areas of responsibility: a. Safety The site foreman must provide leadership that results in a safe work culture, is responsible and accountable for the safety of the crew under his/her direction, and must understand and accept the importance and legal liability of the role. This includes:  Knowing and understanding the requirements of the OHSA  Knowing, understanding, communicating and ensuring compliance with the OHSA, and company safety policies and procedures  Facilitate mandatory safety tool box meetings  Ensuring completion of initial safety and hazard assessments  Participating in safety/incident investigations  Ensuring that vehicle and equipment checks are carried out b. Leadership and Supervision The site foreman coordinates the crew, and must understand and consistently apply the general foreman’s policies. The site foreman is required to be involved and supportive of any day to day disciplinary decisions. This includes: • Communicating the job to and with the crew • Assigning crew tasks • Recognizing, addressing and resolving issues/problems among/between crew members • Maintaining work standards and outlining behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity • Applying the principles of workplace respect on site • Ensuring crew compliance with project policies and procedures • Ensuring crew compliance with company policies and procedures