General Foreman Mechanical (Sheetmetal)

Southland Industries; Texas; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and professional development

Career advancement and apprenticeship

Wellness resources and employee 지원

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a qualified foreman to schedule, coordinate, supervise, and lead a small work crew on project sites in Texas. You will ensure safety, productivity, and on-time completion.

You will mentor apprentices, assign tasks, review plans, maintain timekeeping, and prepare reports, while upholding OSHA standards and quality requirements. This is a hands-on leadership role in a 100% employee-owned company.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• OSHA-30 certification is required within six months from hire.
• 5+ years' experience as a qualified tradesperson.
• Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union.
• Familiarity with OSHA safety regulations and company safety policies.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure safety and productivity of a small work crew.
• Act as management liaison and/or designated client contact as needed.
• Facilitate a safe work culture and ensure adherence to safety standards.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and participate in safety investigations and reports.
• Assign crew tasks, coordinate on-the-job training, and mentor apprentices.
• Set and maintain work standards; promote teamwork and positive morale.
• Translate project plans into prioritized tasks and adjust schedules to meet production goals.
• Prepare reports, maintain logs, and ensure accurate daily timekeeping.
• Inspect completed work, ensure job specifications are followed, and resolve issues.

Skills

Strong leadership

Supervisory skills

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Conflict resolution

Teamwork

Planning & scheduling

Administrative duties

Computers / technology

OSHA safety knowledge

Construction trades familiarity

Education

High school degree or equivalent

OSHA-30 certification

Job description

Position Summary

Schedule, coordinate, supervise, provide leadership, and ensure the safety and productivity of a small work crew.May act as management liaison and/or designated client contact.

Position Details

Safety

• Facilitate a safe work culture.
• Ensure crew members adhere to the standards for safe working conditions and are fit for work each day.
• Conduct weekly "toolbox" talks.
• Provide answers to technical safety questions or seek answers from a competent authority.
• Participate in safety/incident investigations and reviews.
• Complete incident and other safety reports within appropriate timeframe.
• Ensure work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized.

Leadership & Supervision

• Ensure new crew members are oriented to the job.
• Assess competency and capability of each crew member. Establish benchmarks to ensure that each meets required levels of quality and productivity.
• Assign individual and crew tasks.
• Coordinate on-the-job training for apprentices. Facilitate mentoring of apprentices by journeymen.
• Set and maintain work standards. Outline behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity remain positive.
• Promote, support, and facilitate teamwork.
• Perform related craftwork along with crew.

Planning & Scheduling

• Understand project plans and schedules. Ensure the crew's daily and weekly activities meet production goals.
• Identify and/or verify that all tools and materials required by the crew are available and complete.
• Identify needs and deficiencies in the plan/schedule and communicate these to the appropriate persons.
• Translate general work requirements into a prioritized plan for individual tasks and assignments.
• Review and adjust specific project activities and task schedules to meet established production schedules.
• Advise superintendent of equipment and material shortages.
• Work with the crew to overcome work challenges.
• Resolve or report any scheduling conflicts with other crews and contractors to the appropriate persons.

Quality Control

• Ensure that completed work meets standards.Recommend work processes that will improve productivity and product quality.
• Ensure the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans/blueprints.
• Inspect completed work and initiate timely resolutions to any problems.

Administration

• Prepare reports as required.
• Maintain foreman's log or diary.
• Ensure Task Hazard Analysis (THA) is performed and recorded daily at the start of the shift and before any tasks are performed.
• Assist superintendent with determining project production and work progress.
• Assist superintendent with completing quality reports.
• Maintain accurate, daily timekeeping records.Document late starts, early outs, and absences.
• Recommend personnel actions such as hiring, promotions and discipline.
• Perform additional assignments as requested/needed.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with other construction trades and crafts
• Knowledge and understanding of OSHA safety regulations as well as company safety policies and procedures
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Ability to solve problems and resolve conflicts
• Ability to manage differences and diversity at the workplace
• Strong planning and scheduling skills
• Ability to handle administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents
• Effective use of computers and other technology
• High school degree or equivalent
• 5+ years' experience as a qualified tradesperson
• OSHA-30 certification (if not currently certified, must be obtained within six (6) months from date of hire)
• Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union.

Benefits

As a 100% employee-owned company, we are committed to supporting the well-being of our employees and their families.

For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), wages and benefits-including health and welfare, retirement, paid time off, and other provisions-are determined in accordance with the applicable local union agreement.

In addition to union-provided benefits, employees may have access to company-sponsored programs such as:

• Training and professional development opportunities
• Company-supported career advancement and apprenticeship pathways
• Wellness resources and employee support programs

Please note that specific benefits and eligibility may vary based on union affiliation, location, and the terms of the applicable CBA.

About Southland Industries

As one of the nation's largest MEP companies, Southland Industries is built on the foundation of great people. Since 1949, we have put our people first, enabling growth, professional achievement, and innovation. If you want to join a fast-paced environment where you're engaged, challenged, and valued,

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