CONSTRUCTION GENERAL FOREMAN

ASIANA CAPITAL PTE. LTD.; Town of Islip (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent construction company seeks an experienced foreman to oversee operations at a construction site. The successful candidate will coordinate daily tasks, manage budgets, and ensure compliance with safety protocols. Must possess a robust understanding of construction practices and have excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 15 years as a construction foreman.
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures and OSH guidelines.
• Ability to multi-task and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and manage construction tasks.
• Assign tasks and produce schedules for the workforce.
• Ensure safety standards and budget compliance.

Skills

Communication

Time-management

Problem-solving

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Job description

A foreman is responsible for ensuring that work runs smoothly at a construction site. They are responsible for being the point of contact between the construction workers and supervisors. A few of the main duties of a foreman are coordinating tasks for the day, creating schedules for workers, oversee quality of the site, and managing the budget. A foreman have to report the progress of the project to superiors.

Minimum of 15 years as construction foreman

In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment and OSH guidelines

Ability to communicate and report effectively

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement and manage construction tasks in accordance with priorities and goals
• Assign tasks to construction workers
• Produce employee and project schedules
• Manage and monitor members attendance and work
• Allocate general and daily responsibilities
• Supervise and train workers
• Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Manage and guide the use of machinery and equipment
• Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget
• Resolve problems when they arise
• Be the liaison between construction workers and supervisors
• Solve disputes between workers
• Resolve any emerging problems and issues
• Prepare and present progress

Requirements

• Excellent knowledge of construction operations and equipment
• Familiarity with blueprints
• Good time-management skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Critical-thinker and problem-solver
• Good physical condition and stamina