Foreman

Power International Holding; Saudi Arabia; On-site; SAR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Saudi Arabia seeks a Foreman to supervise site activities and manage skilled teams. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in construction, excellent leadership abilities, and a strong understanding of safety regulations. This role requires effective communication and the capacity to resolve conflicts for maximized productivity and quality in all tasks.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of work experience, with 3 years in a relevant role.
• Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and ensure adherence to plans and specifications.
• Manage crews and assign tasks.
• Monitor site progress and address any issues.
• Enforce safety regulations.
• Coordinate with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality standards.
• Resolve conflicts among crew members.
• Maintain records of progress and incidents.
• Participate in planning meetings.
• Liaison between project management and crews.

Skills

Understanding of construction methods

Ability to lead and motivate teams

Knowledge of safety regulations

Effective communication skills

Problem-solving abilities

ERP knowledge, preferably SAP

Education

High School Diploma or Technical Certificates

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

The Foreman supervises and follows up the overall work and interacts with site general foreman, chargehands and labor group members to ensure smooth running of tasks at job sites throughout the work period. The role is responsible to supervise several skilled teams of resources to ensure maximum productivity at minimum cost and of highest quality whilst carried out in a safe manner.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities and ensure adherence to project plans, specifications, and timelines.
• Manage crews, assign tasks, and provide guidance and support to workers.
• Monitor progress and productivity on the site, identifying and addressing any issues or delays.
• Enforce safety regulations and promote a culture of safety among crew members to prevent accidents and injuries.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, suppliers, and other stakeholders to ensure timely delivery of materials and services.
• Conduct regular inspections of the worksite to ensure quality standards are met and workmanship is of the highest level.
• Resolve conflicts or disputes among crew members and address any performance issues promptly and effectively.
• Keep accurate records of work progress, materials used, and any incidents or accidents that occur on the site.
• Participate in planning meetings and provide input on schedules, resource allocation, and project budgets.
• Serve as a liaison between project management and crews, communicating project updates, changes, and expectations clearly and effectively.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Job Knowledge & Skills

• Understanding of construction methods, techniques, and materials to effectively oversee construction activities and ensure compliance.
• Ability to lead and motivate construction crews, delegate tasks, and provide clear direction to achieve project objectives.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures to create a safe work environment and prevent accidents or injuries on the construction site.
• Effective communication skills to convey instructions, provide feedback, and resolve conflicts among crew members and with project stakeholders.
• Capacity to identify issues or challenges on the construction site and develop practical solutions to keep the project on track and within budget.
• ERP knowledge, preferably SAP functional skills, are a requirement to be successful in this role.

Job Experience

Minimum 5 year(s) working experience, 3 year(s) relevant working experience, 2 year(s) GCC is a plus

Competencies

• Collaboration
• Accountability
• Resilience
• Quality
• Leadership
• Project Management L2
• Cost Management L2
• Design & Construction L2
• QA / QC L2
• HSE L2

Education

High School Diploma in any Related Technical Certificates