Drywall Jr. Foreman - Richmond

Rock Spring Contracting, LLC; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Rock Spring Contracting, LLC is seeking a Junior Foreman to support Foreman on upcoming projects in Richmond, VA. This entry into leadership helps you learn what the foreman role entails while developing the skills to advance.

You will learn to read plans, schedule manpower, communicate with GCs, lead crews, ensure safety, manage punch lists, and handle paperwork. Strong English and Spanish communication appreciated; commitment to quality and safety is required.

Qualifications

• Must be able to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Ability to learn accurate manpower planning and scheduling.
• Strong communication with project team and GC personnel.
• Safety-focused with the ability to conduct safety meetings.
• Proficient in English; Spanish language skills are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Learn to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• Assist Foreman with scheduling and verifying manpower.
• Communicate with GC Superintendents and management; attend meetings.
• Lead on the job; enforce quality control; manage punch lists.
• Run jobs with oversight; complete closeout and service jobs.
• Support safety initiatives; attend safety meetings; report incidents.
• Assist in ordering and organizing material; field take-offs and verifications.
• Assist Foreman with paperwork: tickets, safety forms.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Tech Savvy

Leadership

Bilingual English/Spanish

Blueprint & Specifications

Multi-tasking & Prioritization

Job description

The Junior Foreman position is an entry into the leadership roles at Rock Spring Contracting. Junior Foreman will assist the Foreman in running jobs while learning what the foreman role entails and developing the skills to potentially take on that role in the future.

Essential Duties:

• Ability to learn how to read and interpret Plans and Specifications
  • Must be able to understand plans and assist in performing layout.
• Assist Foreman in scheduling and verifying correct manpower.
  • Learn why correct manpower levels are important and how to evaluate necessary manpower.
• Effectively communicate with GC Project Superintendents and Management.
  • Develop good relationships with GCs on-site
  • Attend meetings as scheduled by GC field personnel
  • Assist in completing all required reports: Daily, Weekly, Monthly, Incident
• Be a leader on the job.
  • Be a presence and go-to person for Rock Spring employees.
  • Ability to recognize and enforce quality control
  • Manage completion of rolling completion lists and punch lists
  • Keep the job clean and orderly. (trash, material, equipment, supplies, etc)
  • Present yourself and Rock Spring in a professional manner
• Ability to run jobs independently
  • Completion and closeout of jobs
  • Service jobs
  • Manage jobs with oversight from Sr Foreman or Superintendent
• Exhibit a commitment to safety.
  • Work towards OSHA 30 certification
  • Attend Safety meetings as required
  • Enforce safety with the entire team
    • Ensure all employees know the safety procedures of RSC and the GC customers
    • Help conduct safety training and toolbox talks
    • Report all incidents as soon as possible to Rock Spring and GC Safety team
• Assist in ordering and organizing material
  • Help with field take-offs and material verifications.
  • Receive deliveries and stage material
• Assist Forman by completing paperwork as requested
  • Verfico, Sign in sheets, manpower tracker
  • Writing tickets for work outside contract
  • Safety forms
• Other Duties as assigned

Essential Skills:

• Jr Foreman will exhibit the following skills that will lead to their ultimate success on the job.
  • Tech Savvy, able to learn use of iPad and associated programs
    • Verfico, Plangrid, Email, Safety, Various GC construction software
  • Be a leader among your peers
  • Ability to become proficient in speaking and writing in English and Spanish
  • Ability to become excellent in Blueprint and Specification interpretation
  • Show an ability to multi-task and prioritize work and various other tasks