Craft Foreman / Pipe

Wharton-Smith, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Wharton-Smith, Inc. in Charlotte, NC is seeking a skilled Craft Foreman to lead field teams on our projects, ensuring quality construction, adherence to budgets, and zero accidents.

You will provide accurate information to the Project Superintendent and coordinate with shop drawings and field management. The role requires at least five years of construction experience, strong communication, and proficiency in trenching, scaffolding, rigging, confined space, and fall protection, plus OSHA 10 and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum five years of construction-related experience with a track record of quality and profitable craft work.
• Regular communication with the Project Manager for project issues; coordination with Senior Craft Foreman and Project Superintendent for daily tasks.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor crews.
• Verify accuracy of work (e.g., dimension verification).
• Safety compliance and daily safety checks with crews (STA).
• Layout using survey equipment.
• Complete timesheets with certified payroll.
• Coordinate work with shop drawings; provide as-built information to field management.
• Assist Superintendent with a 5-week schedule and budgeting awareness.
• Lead safety initiatives; enforce rules and report issues to field management.
• Attend daily and weekly meetings; assist with facility startup activities.
• Monitor productivity; maintain field logs.
• Assist with accident investigations; support Risk Management processes.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Trenching

Scaffolding

Rigging

Confined Space

Fall Protection

OSHA 10-hour

First Aid & CPR

SWPPP Inspector

Silica

Risk Management

Accident training

Coordination with PM

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Charlotte Office, 5601 Seventy-Seven Center Drive, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Overview

Position: Craft Foreman. This role involves leading field tasks to ensure quality construction, zero accidents, and adherence to budget as assigned by the Project Superintendent. The Craft Foreman provides support and accurate information to the Project Superintendent.

Responsibilities

• Organize and monitor crews.
• Verify accuracy of work (e.g., dimension verification).
• Safety compliance and daily safety checks with crews (STA).
• Layout using survey equipment.
• Complete timesheets with certified payroll.
• Field material requisitions and small tool management.
• Monitor and report productivity; maintain field logs (equipment inspections, Daily Safety Checklist).
• Maintain erosion control (SWPPP reports; implement correct measures when needed).
• 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, and inventory.
• Understand budgets for each task; assist Superintendent with a 5-week schedule.
• Report issues or problems to field management; identify and discuss exceptional craft workers.
• Assist with accident investigations; practice safety rules and lead by example; ensure crews follow the rules.
• Schedule and organize training; complete safety paperwork; assist crews and subcontractors with safety violations.
• Comply with Risk Management; monitor subcontractor compliance.
• Lead morning stretch and flex; monitor and deliver Safety Task Assignments (STAs).

Qualifications

• Formal Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Work Experience: Five (5) years construction-related experience with a track record of quality and profitable craft work.
• Communications: Regular communication with the Project Manager for project issues; coordination with General Superintendent and Safety & Health Director for labor, material and equipment issues and training; and with the Senior Craft Foreman and Project Superintendent for daily tasks.
• Technical Skills: Good communication and interpersonal skills; current competency in trenching, scaffolds, rigging, confined space, fall protection; current in OSHA 10-hour, First Aid & CPR, SWPPP Inspector, silica, Risk Management, and Accident training.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disability. Wharton-Smith provides equal opportunity to qualified disabled veterans, pre-JVA special disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure equal access for submitting to job openings (e.g., wheelchair accessibility, website accessibility).