Foreman - Secure Facilities

ADP, Inc.; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Procon, Inc. is seeking an experienced labor lead to work on construction sites in Staunton, VA. The role requires you to follow directions, maintain safety, and manage PPE and tools while guiding crew members.

The candidate must have OSHA 30, 3 years of senior carpentry experience, and the ability to read plans as well as communicate in English and Spanish. Physical demands include lifting up to 100 lbs and sustained manual work on site.

Qualifications

• OSHA 30 certification is required.
• 3 years of senior carpentry experience is required.
• The ability to speak, read and understand English as well as the ability to speak and understand Spanish is required.
• The ability to read and understand basic plans/drawings is required.
• Low level computer/technology skills are required.
• Moderate leadership skills are required.
• Duties described may change and other duties may be assigned.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with superintendent on job site to perform each task safely, efficiently, on time, and under budget.
• Review and check plans and specs for inaccuracies and needed corrections.
• Recognize and correct unsafe conditions and items throughout the work site.
• Organize tools and materials needed for the current day s work and plan ahead for coming tasks; load and unload trucks as required.
• Operate and inspect hand and power tools safely and correctly.
• Direct simple excavating operations using shovels and picks.
• Signal or communicate with equipment operators to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Direct installation of rebar and forms as required and ensure accuracy.
• Assist with placement and finishing of concrete and scaffold construction.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and well-organized jobsite to prevent hazards.
• Coordinate with superintendent and communicate daily schedules.

Skills

OSHA 30 certification

Carpentry experience

Bilingual English/Spanish

Read plans/drawings

Basic computer skills

Leadership

Safety-conscious

Hand and power tools

Equipment operation (skid steers, etc)

Tools

Skid steers

Excavators

Backhoes

Forklifts

Power finishing trowels

Job description

The basic function of this position is to work closely with, and direct, other team members to complete assigned tasks on time, under budget, and within tolerance in a manner that aligns with Procon, Inc’s values and goals. This position will be a manual labor position and the ability to follow directions is needful. This position will require common sense, logical thought processes, and the ability to work in a safety conscious manner. This position requires the employee to provide their own personal hand tools and to wear all required PPE. All employees are expected to adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Procon Employee Handbook and Corporate Safety Manual and behave in a manner that aligns with Procon’s Values.

The physical demands will be standing, walking, crouching, stooping, kneeling, squatting and bending for long periods of time on a regular basis. Walking and working surfaces may be rough and uneven. This job will require a full range of body movements including but not limited to, the use of hands, feet, arms, legs, back, and torso; the ability to push, pull, and lift. Must be able to lift and carry 100 lbs repeatedly or continuously over time without "giving out" or fatiguing. Excellent eyesight, with or without correction, is necessary.

Essential Functions:

General

Work closely with superintendent on job site to perform each job task safely, efficiently, on time, and under budget

Review and check plans and specs for inaccuracies and needed corrections

Recognize and correct unsafe conditions and items throughout the work site

Organize tools and materials needed for the current days work as well as plan ahead for coming tasks. Load and unload trucks as required

Will use a variety of hand and power tools. Must have knowledge of how to inspect tools for safe condition and how to safely and correctly operate such tools

Must perform, and direct others in the safe completion of, simple excavating operations using shovels picks, mattocks, etc.

Signal or communicate with equipment operators during operations to help efficiently and safely complete the task at hand

Must be able to recognize and train others to use proper hand signals

Direct and perform the proper installation of rebar according to the plans and specifications

Direct and perform the proper installation of the necessary forms required, depending on the phase of the job. Must be able to dismantle same forms using hammers, drills, saws, etc. Forms must be installed plumb, accurate, and square

Assist in the placement, grading, floating, and finishing of concrete in various applications and finishes. Recognize and understand proper slump of concrete

Build scaffolding, walkways, handrails, and other safety related items under the direction of the competent person

Maintain clean and organized jobsite to prevent and eliminate potential job site hazards

Recognize and understand safe work practices such as proper lifting, fall protection requirements, PPE requirements, fire protection, etc.

Equipment/Vehicle Operation

Must have the ability to operate equipment such as skid steers, excavators, backhoes, forklifts, power finishing trowels, and motor vehicles

Ensure that daily pre-trip and pre-startup inspections are conducted and documented for any vehicle or equipment to be operated. Report any faulty or non functioning items immediately

Have knowledge in the safe and correct way to operate required equipment and vehicles. Do not operate any equipment or vehicles unless properly licensed and trained

Ensure that any other crew members who operate equipment are trained and qualified before permitting them to operate the equipment

Must obey all applicable traffic laws and safety procedures, such as seatbelt usage, etc

Ensure that any company vehicle assigned to your crew is cleaned, neat, and organized, both inside and outside, by the start of work each Monday morning. See handbook and driver policy for further details

Coordinate with superintendent closely and instruct all crew members in the tasks to be performed, daily goals to be met, as well as the method of performance and the budgeted time to perform each task

Assist superintendent with electronic time reporting to ensure accuracy and correct entry.

Report all near misses, incidents, or accidents to the job site supervisor. This is critical in the improvement of our safety culture

Assist in, and ensure, that the daily pre task plan is done before beginning work. Assist in, or conduct, the completion and documentation of the weekly toolbox talks

Assist in the documentation of any employee issues and problems, including disciplinary action from conduct or unsafe actions, and documentation of good behaviors

Evaluate the performance of the members of your crew and communicate this information to the site superintendent

Communicate daily work schedules to all crew members in a timely manner to ensure efficiency and production

Be available for contact on company issued phones in order to stay up to date with any changes or instructions from superintendent or manager, including after hours

Continuously convey a positive example and team building attitude to all crew members. Promote harmony with all team members and diffuse conflict to maintain a positive work environment

Additional Responsibilities

All other duties required by the President or your Supervisor

Follow all policies and procedures as set forth in the Employee Handbook and Corporate Safety Program

Qualifications, Competencies and skills:

OSHA 30 certification is required

3 years of senior carpentry experience is required

The ability to speak, read and understand English as well as the ability to speak and understand Spanish is required. The ability to write in English and read and write in Spanish is preferred

The ability to read and understand basic plans/drawings is required

Low level computer/technology skills are required

Moderate leadership skills are required

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.