General Construction Site Foreman

Evergreen Contractors LLC; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Evergreen Contractors LLC in Albuquerque, NM seeks an entry-level Construction Foreman to provide site management and coordinate subcontractors. You will emphasize site safety, quality control, and maintaining the project schedule.

Responsibilities include updating daily reports, leading safety meetings, reviewing plans, and ensuring compliance with RMS/QCS and EM385-1-1. A valid driver's license and ability to pass drug tests are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications (RMS/QCS, EM385-1-1).
• Coordinate and supervise site labor and subcontractors to maintain schedule.
• Lead safety on site and enforce safety policies and procedures.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and pass pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Provide site management for construction activities with emphasis on safety, quality, and schedule.
• Distribute, update, and track the Overall Project Schedule with Superintendent and PM.
• Lead daily reports, site photos, and documentation to ensure timely, accurate records.
• Preside at Pre-Construction and Site Coordination meetings with subs and suppliers.

Skills

Coordinate subcontractors

Read construction docs

Safety leadership

On-site supervision

Basic carpentry/finishes

Job description

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SUMMARY:

To provide site management and facilitate scope of work activity for construction site related activities. This will be with emphasis upon site safety, quality and maintaining the schedule.

SAFETY:

The foreman is responsible for onsite work activity being performed specific to the site working on at that moment. Promotes safe working conditions, addresses identified hazards and works to proactively to prevent hazards from emerging in the first place. Reports to the designated site Superintendent and will be knowledgeable of safety manual. Assist the Superintendent and PM in the requirements of the work schedule and daily reports as required. Responsible for communicating and managing site specific plan with sub-tiers on site while the site is in operation. The foreman shall act as the point of contact upon any visitations and immediately notify superiors for further direction as needed. The foreman shall report any and all accidents to the Superintendent and communicate the details.

SCHEDULING AND PROACTIVE PLANNING:

The foreman is responsible for distributing and administering, taking action to correct, and updating the schedule as needed and requested by the superintendent. The foreman shall share consistent dialogue with Superintendent regarding schedule and have a clear understanding of the Overall Project Schedule. The foreman’s direct supervision of site labor and subs, hours spent on site, coordination and communication with superiors provide the Superintendent with the greatest influence to ensure production progress is compliant with the schedule.

QUALITY ASSURANCE:

• Prime Contract Scope, Plans, Specifications, Bid Documents. The Superintendent shall communicate to the foreman who is to understand the contract obligations, have an experienced and deep understanding of the construction documents (plans, specifications). With full understanding of the obligations, the foreman shall inform the Superintendent of any client or architect request to perform services/improvements beyond stated or contractual obligations.
• Deviations or Conflicts in Construction Documents - The foreman shall inform the Superintendent any deviations or conflicts in the construction documents. Foreman shall thoroughly study the construction documents, consult with sub-tier contractors, and use all other means necessary to identify deviations, inconsistencies, or conflicts in the construction documents as early as possible. The foreman will advise the Superintendent of any proposed changes which may result in a change of cost or change in scheduled time. The foreman and Superintendent shall maintain the record set of drawings completely and maintain the record set of as-builts throughout the project duration.
• Foreman shall support and help facilitate the quality assurance goals, policies, and procedures. When in charge of the site, shall be the point person, held accountable for all quality of construction related issues. Responsible for initiating, scheduling, and accompanying government and third-party inspectors in an effort to have the construction work reviewed and approved efficiently. Report directly to the Superintendent all communications and efforts necessary to rectify any identified non-conforming/non-compliance issues. This effort shall be of priority to minimize delay impacts to the schedule.
  

MEETINGS & COMMUNICATIONS:

• Attends and participates at Project Pre-Construction Meetings with Subcontractor and Suppliers.
• Presides at Site Coordination and Safety Weekly Meetings with subcontractor and suppliers.
• Daily Reports and Daily Photos: Draft and communicate all critical reports and documents to ensure all information is timely, complete, and accurate.
• Document Management Protocol: The foreman is responsible that all project documents assigned to the Superintendent are being created and stored as required.
  

SKILLS:

• Construction foreman, commercial construction foreman,
• Ability to read and understand construction documents as supplied, including specifications & drawings. Understanding of RMS/QCS and EM385-1-1. General construction skills RE: basic carpentry, finishes, any trades skills available
• Needs to be able to coordinate/manage subcontractors.
  

EXPERIENCE LEVEL:

• Entry level site management Level

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have valid driver’s license.
• Must be able to pass preemployment alcohol and drug screening.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.