Foreman - Electrical

Jobot; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Flexibility

Full benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Field General Foreman in the Fort Lauderdale area to lead and supervise construction activities for healthcare projects. The role requires coordinating with managers, clients, suppliers, and field staff to ensure schedules and quality standards are met.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of three years of experience as a healthcare foreman, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage subcontractors and field teams while maintaining safety and project timelines.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience on construction projects in a Healthcare Foreman role.
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Knowledge of construction scheduling and cost control; ability to supervise small to midsized teams.
• Strong organizational, multi-tasking, leadership and decision-making abilities.
• Basic computer skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise construction activities including methods, sequencing, manpower, materials, equipment, and schedules.
• Train and manage field staff.
• Oversee day-to-day field operations through foremen.
• Create and maintain project schedules in collaboration with the Project Manager.
• Communicate site problems, schedules and quality issues to Project Manager and owner.
• Resolve field construction problems and coordinate with subcontractors.

Skills

Team leadership

Effective communication

Reading construction documents

Scheduling & cost control

Multi-tasking & organization

Decision making

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Salary: $78,000 - $90,000 per year

Established Electrical Contractor seeking a Foreman to join the team.

Field General Foreman must be motivated, willing to lead and instruct others and be participatory in a team environment. This position requires routine interaction and communication between managers, clients, suppliers, and team members.

Why join us

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexibility
• Full Benefits
• Growth Opportunities

Essential Job Functions

• Plans and supervises activities including determining the method of construction, sequencing, manpower levels, material quantities, equipment, and work schedule
• Trains and manages other field staff
• Through assigned Foremen, manages the day-to-day activities of the construction operation
• In conjunction with the Project Manager, creates and maintains project schedule; plans monitor, and reviews critical path dates and milestone schedules
• Communicates site problems, conflicts, schedules, and quality issues effectively to the Project Manager and owner
• Resolves field construction problems
• Maintains open communication between all subcontractors to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc. support project activities and project schedule
• Monitors field staff & subcontractor compliance with project safety program requirements; ensures that weekly safety inspections and toolbox talks are completed; ensures that corrective measures are implemented
• Assists the Safety Department in performing incident and/or accident investigations and follow-up
• Understands all subcontractors’ scopes; assures subcontractors maintain schedules, and quality standards to meet contract requirements
• Assists the Project Manager with subcontractor disputes, quality control, and schedule coordination
• Works with the Project Manager and owner’s representatives to ensure work complies with drawings and specifications
• Supports the Project Manager in the negotiation of claims and changes
• Provides input to Project Manager regarding cost and schedule forecasts
• Assists the Project Manager with Change Order review
• Performs project close-out and ensures punch list is completed in a timely manner
• Mentors Project Associates assigned to the project

Position Requirements

• A minimum of three years experience on construction projects in a Healthcare Foreman
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents
• Effective communication skills
• Knowledge of construction scheduling, cost control, and ability to control and supervise small to midsized groups
• Good organization, multi-tasking, leadership, and decision-making ability
• Basic computer skills preferred

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