General Foreman – Houston, TX

Bay Ltd.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bay Ltd. in Texas is seeking a General Foreman to lead field crews, enforce safety programs, and coordinate with Site Managers and clients on project start times and staffing.

The role requires extensive foreman experience, craft expertise, and strong communication to ensure daily operations run smoothly and safely, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Foreman
• At least 3 years’ experience in their craft (pipefitter, boilermaker, ironworker, welder, etc.)

Responsibilities

• Ensure that employees comply with and enforce all company Safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
• Communicating expectations to employees
• Ensure that employees are safety trained prior to performing the work assigned to them
• Communicate hazards or concerns to general foreman, superintendents, safety and site management
• Conduct safety and health audits of your work area and correct them immediately
• Treat employees fairly and with respect
• Conduct and participate daily safety, toolbox, monthly and special meetings
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

Skills

Construction knowledge

Blueprint reading

Communication

Time management

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Work under pressure

Travel readiness

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Safety policies

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The General Foreman is responsible for a combination of duties from competence, mentorship, and leadership. Promote the company safety program. Utilize the plan procedures for construction maintenance on basis of starting times and staffing requirements for each phase of projects as directed by Site Managers, Superintendents, and clients.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Ensure that employees comply with and enforce all company Safety, health and environmental policies and procedures
• Communicating expectations to employees
• Ensure that employees are safety trained prior to performing the work assigned to them
• Communicate hazards or concerns to general foreman, superintendents, safety and site management
• Conduct safety and health audits of your work area and correct them immediately
• Treat employees fairly and with respect
• Conduct and participate daily safety, toolbox, monthly and special meetings
• Perform daily maintenance and safety checks
• Ensure compliance of all safety procedures and policies while promoting company’s safety culture
• Perform other duties as requested, directed, or assigned

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED required
• At least 5 years’ experience as a Foreman
• At least 3 years’ experience in their craft (pipefitter, boilermaker, ironworker, welder, etc.)

SKILLS / KEY COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in construction
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and drawings
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Exercise discretion and independent judgement when handling day to day information
• Excellent time-management skills to plan, organize, and prioritize tasks and responsibilities to meet deadlines and adjust to changing priorities
• Ability to work cooperatively across all levels delivering on commitments – results oriented
• Ability to complete work with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure to meet department targets and deadlines
• Ability to work non-routine hours, when necessary
• Ability and willingness to travel as required

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors, exposed to heat and humidity, cold and rain, and around heavy traffic areas
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
• Ability to operate job related tools
• Constantly perform repeating motions that may include feet, leg, wrists, hands and/or fingers
• Work that includes moving and/or lifting objects up to 50 pounds, carry at least 30 pounds and up to 150 pounds with help

Bay Ltd. is an Equal Opportunity Employer