Craft Foreman

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Beaufort (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Beaufort, SC seeks a skilled Craft Foreman to lead field crews on safe, on-budget construction projects across the Southeast.

You will supervise daily activities, enforce safety rules, and ensure quality workmanship on site. The role requires hands-on supervision of layouts with survey equipment, ongoing coordination with the Project Superintendent, and clear communication of progress and issues.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor crews
• Verify accuracy of work (dimension verification)
• Safety compliance; conduct daily STA’s with crews
• Layout using survey equipment
• Complete timesheets with certified payroll
• Field material requisitions
• Small tool management
• Maintain field logs (equipment inspections, Daily Safety Checklist)
• Maintain erosion control (SWPPP reports, correct measures if needed)
• Identify drawing discrepancies
• Attend daily and weekly meetings
• Assist with facility startup activities
• Coordinate work with shop drawings
• Provide as-built information to field management
• Provide input for production plans
• Material handling, receiving & inventory
• Know and understand budgets for each task
• Assist Superintendent with 5-week schedule
• Report issues or problems to field management
• Identify and discuss with field management exceptional craft workers
• Responsible for the training and development of Craft workers

Job description

Wharton-Smith, Inc., a highly regarded General Contractor throughout the Southeast, is seeking qualified candidates for the position of a Craft Foreman. We are currently seeking someone who is willing to work in Beaufort, SC.

General Description

The Craft Foreman is responsible for successful completion of field tasks with quality construction, zero accidents, and within budget as assigned by the Project Superintendent. Additionally, the Craft Foreman will provide support and accurate information to the Project Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor crews
• Verify accuracy of work (i.e. dimension verification)
• Safety compliance, conduct daily STA’s with crews
• Layout (use of survey equipment)
• Complete timesheets with certified payroll
• Field material requisitions
• Small tool management
• Maintain field Logs (i.e. equipment inspections, Daily Safety Checklist)
• Maintain Erosion Control (i.e SWPPP reports, correct measures if needed)
• Identify drawing discrepancies
• Attend daily and weekly meetings
• Assist with facility startup activities
• Coordinate work with shop drawings
• Provide as-built information to field management
• Provide input for production plans
• Material handling, receiving & inventory
• Know and understand budgets for each task
• Assist Superintendent with 5-week schedule
• Report issues or problems to field management
• Identify and discuss with field management exceptional craft workers
• Responsible for the training and development of Craft workers

Safety

• Assist with accident investigations
• Practice safety rules – Lead by example
• Responsible for making sure crews follow the rules
• Schedule and organize training as required
• Complete safety paperwork