Field Foreman - Erection

Molin Concrete Products Co; Lino Lakes, Northern (MN, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union benefits

Job summary

Molin Concrete Products Co in Minnesota is seeking a hands-on Field Safety Lead with a proven track record in construction supervision. You will enforce safety protocols, conduct toolbox talks, and ensure all workers are trained in PPE, fall protection, and OSHA standards.

You will coordinate daily work plans with project teams, verify rigging, crane access, and modify schedules to meet customer expectations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5+ years in construction; precast experience preferred.
• Must be able to read construction drawings and understand docs.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities expected.
• Excellent planning and problem-solving skills; excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Ensure safety on site at all times and maintain Molin Safety Manual.
• Provide clear communication to keep team and subcontractors informed of work and hazards.
• Create and communicate daily action plans including safety and quality requirements.
• Coordinate installation details and verify measurements and sequence of work.
• Lead safety audits and site training; mentor field laborers to meet safety standards.
• Document hours and jobsite paperwork; manage daily reports for payroll.
• Operate forklift as required and ensure neat, safe jobsite.
• Welding and grouting as part of general labor duties.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Problem solving

Reading drawings

Communication

Time management

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years construction experience; precast preferred

Tools

Welding certification

OSHA 10/30 certified

DOT health card

Valid driver’s license

Job description

• Responsible for ensuring a safe jobsite at all times and for having Molin’s Safety Manual available. Conduct toolbox talks, confront and redirect all unsafe behaviors immediately and verify each Molin team member has been properly trained in safety, fall protection, use of PPE, and all other safety concerns.
• Provide communication to keep Molin team and any subcontractors working in the area up to date on work to be performed and the safety hazards present.
• Create and communicate daily action plan to include details about the work to be performed, safety and quality requirements and end results expected according to construction documents. Make decisions about schedules and overtime to meet customer expectations. Complete and review Daily Safety/Project Plan Card each day before beginning work.
• Coordinate and confirm details before, during and after installation of product to include verifying measurements, sequence of product to be set, proper location for product, and end results that meet customer expectation.
• Calculate rigging requirements and confirm answers with crane operator and/or oiler. Work with crane operator to determine access needed to safely move product into place.
• Accountable for training and mentoring field laborers to assure safety and productivity standards are met.
• Act as liaison between all stakeholders keeping everyone apprised of progress or concerns regarding lack of progress.
• In charge of any documentation on the jobsite and paperwork needed by the field office in Lino Lakes, to include reporting of employee’s hours worked for Payroll.
• Order loads and any materials needed for the job and receive upon delivery.
• Takes the necessary steps to allow for a neat and orderly jobsite throughout the process.
• Perform general labor duties, to include welding and grouting.
• Welding, to include overhead welding.
• Provide employee feedback.
• Inspect work in progress. Work with crew to resolve any issues discovered.
• Forklift use as required
• Perform, direct and lead participation in site safety audits via company provided tablet.

Education and Experience:

• High school or equivalent
• 5+ year experience in construction; prefer at least 3 years experience specific to precast
• Proven leadership skills

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Read and understand construction drawings and other construction documents.
• Ability to teach/develop
• Excellent planning and problem solving skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize
• Trained in use of hand tools, heavy-duty hammer drills, lasers, saws, welding equipment, etc.
• Knowledgeable of precast products
• Basic math concepts to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Ability to read and understand load charts and calculate rigging requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Sense of urgency
• Basic computer knowledge
• Maintain positive attitude and professional image
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards for construction industry
• Ability to incorporate technology into daily activities through use of company provided tablet.

Licenses/Certificates

• Valid driver’s license
• DOT health card
• Welding certification
• OSHA 10/30

Pay and Benefits:

• Pay and benefits for this position are determined by the Local 563 Union Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA). All information regarding pay structure can be found in the Laborer's CBA.

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