Civil Foreman

Thompson Construction Group, Inc.; Brownsville, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Thompson Construction Group, Inc. is seeking a concrete finishing supervisor in the United States to manage and supervise planning, lay-out, material storage, maintenance, and inspections of concrete finishing.

You will coordinate foremen and crews, ensure safety, and maintain schedules and productivity. The role requires hands-on leadership, ability to read blueprints, and experience supervising construction crews.

Qualifications

• Construction experience required, including supervising crews.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Interface with Rod Busters, Carpenters, and surveyors on a daily basis.
• May perform material takeoffs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for crew or crews.
• Train subordinates in job specific requirements.
• Responsible for safety conformance of all crews.
• Study construction schedules and estimate work-hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to worker, and assign duties.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work performed.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in resolution.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve project goals.
• Recommend or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures.
• Maintain time and productivity records.
• Oversees work in progress so it runs smoothly and on schedule.
• Gives clear direction and covers Company polices and safety rules with all employees to ensure their compliance.
• Ensure tools and equipment are accounted for each day.
• Hold daily/weekly safety meetings and document attendance.
• Keep attendance records, document performance issues and provide counseling or action as needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Education

5 years’ construction experience with 1+ year supervisory

Job description

Since its foundation in 1986, Thompson Construction Group, Inc. has grown from a small, local company into one of the largest privately held companies based in South Carolina. Our diverse services portfolio includes capital projects, power services, maintenance services, disaster recovery, hydro consulting and commercial construction. We believe in investing in our employees to help them reach their professional goals, as well as their personal goals. Thompson promotes a work environment that fosters learning, leadership, and development along with a safety culture that never waivers. Thompson is headquartered in Sumter, South Carolina with offices spanning the United States, primarily southeast and central United States.

Position Description

Manage and supervise the planning, lay-out, material storage, maintenance, and inspections of concrete finishing in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the foremen and crewmen under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently. Supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Job Responsibilities

• Interface with Rod Busters, Carpenters, and surveyors on a daily basis.
• May perform material takeoffs.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications for crew or crews.
• Train subordinates in job specific requirements.
• Responsible for safety conformance of all crews.
• Study construction schedules and estimate work-hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders to worker, and assign duties.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve productivity and quality or work performed.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist worker in resolution.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve project goals.
• Recommend or initiates personnel actions such as promotions, transfers, discharges and disciplinary measures.
• Maintain time and productivity records.
• May inspect, estimate and requisition materials.
• Confer with other crafts to coordinate activities of crew or crews.
• Required to be adept in the activities of the workers supervised.
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules.
• Other duties may be assigned.
• Checks with Superintendent for morning schedule.
• Assesses job priorities and assigns employees to appropriate task.
• Makes sure employees have proper tools and equipment and that they have been inspected.
• Oversees work in progress so it runs smoothly and on schedule.
• Gives clear direction and covers Company polices and safety rules with all employees to ensure their compliance.
• Ensure tools and equipment are accounted for each day.
• Hold daily/weekly safety meetings and document attendance.
• Keep attendance records, document performance issues and provide counseling or action as needed.

Job Qualifications

• Preferred 5 years’ experience working in the construction field with 1+ years of experience in a supervisory role.
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Must be able to lift 50 pounds, climb, bend, twist, stand and reach repetitively.
• Work in hot/cold/damp/cramped environments
• 40 or more hours per week with possible weekend work
• Background check and drug screen based on job location/requirements
• We strive to provide a competitive compensation and benefits package. This includes but is not limited to medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k), wellness programs and career development.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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