General Foreman

Wood PLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Wood is seeking a construction supervisor to coordinate field crews and ensure safe, timely, and quality work on-site in Houston. The role requires interpreting plans, guiding activities, and enforcing safety and project rules while sustaining productivity.

The ideal candidate has seven years in mechanical trades, a journeyman background, and strong scheduling and cost-control skills. Competitive benefits and on-site work environment offered.

Qualifications

• Seven years in mechanical field, three as journeyman.
• Strong knowledge of construction scheduling.
• Understanding of cost control.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans.

Responsibilities

• Instruct crews on work activities and coordinate performance.
• Interpret orders, sketches and blueprints to coordinate materials and tools.
• Inspect quality to meet standards and specs.
• Enforce safety regulations and company policies.
• Track time and production; adjust sequences to meet schedule.
• Study schedules and estimate worker hour requirements.
• May estimate costs for contracts.
• Communicate effectively with supervision and employees.
• Observe safety alerts and hazards.
• Perform other duties as required.

Skills

Supervision

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Blueprint interpretation

Education

Journeyman certification

Tools

Blueprints

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

Supervise and coordinate the activity of workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly and timely.

RESPONSIBILITIES Key Responsibilities

• Works with and instructs crews on work activities
• Interprets written and/or oral orders, sketches and blueprints to coordinate activities of assigned workers, materials, equipment and tools
• Inspects quality of all work to ensure company standards and project specifications are met
• Assists workers in their performance of assigned duties
• Analyzes and resolves work related problems
• Reviews material received at jobsite to ensure it is correct and not defective
• Checks equipment to ensure proper working conditions
• Maintains time and tracks production
• Interprets and enforces company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations company policy to employees
• May study schedules and estimate worker hour requirements for completion of job
• May make cost estimates for contracts
• Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
• Responsible for observing and complying with all safety and project rules
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Be capable of listening and communicating with other supervision and employees
• Be motivated and work safely and productively
• Understand and respond accordingly to all safety alerts, warnings, hazards, etc.
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS Qualification and Requirements

• Has worked in the mechanical field for typically seven years, three of which should be as a Journeyman in his/her craft
• Have a detailed understanding of construction scheduling
• Understand cost control and be able to implement successfully
• Follow oral and written directions
• Comprehend blueprints, sketches and plans
• Rate information using standards that can be measured or checked
• Plan work and activities
• Work within precise limits or standards of accuracy
• Accurately apply mathematical skills
• Compare and see differences in size, shape and form of lines, figures and objects
• Reading and writing skills
• Recognize and report safety hazards
• Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds
• Work at heights without fear
• See well (naturally or with corrections) and distinguish colors

About Us

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.