General Foreman Veteran Career Program

hth companies, inc; Union (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

hth companies, inc is seeking a General Foreman through the Veteran Career Program to oversee and coordinate day-to-day field operations on industrial projects across the Midwest.

The role provides direct leadership to field crews handling insulation, scaffolding, cleaning, mechanical work, and painting/coating, with a focus on safety, quality, and meeting production goals. Strong supervision and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience leading field crews in industrial insulation, scaffolding, cleaning, mechanical work, or painting/coating.
• Strong communication, safety leadership, and ability to plan labor and materials.
• Ability to read project scopes, schedules, drawings, and client requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily activities involving one or more of the trades: insulation, scaffolding, cleaning, mechanical work, painting/coating.
• Lead field crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to project requirements.
• Plan daily/weekly labor, material, equipment, and tool needs for project execution.
• Monitor crew productivity and adjust work assignments or methods to improve performance.
• Ensure crews maintain quality workmanship and comply with standards and client requirements.
• Enforce jobsite safety requirements in line with OSHA and company programs.
• Promote a positive safety culture and professional work environment.
• Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings and job hazard analyses.
• Communicate progress, manpower, scheduling, and site needs with Superintendents and Project Managers.

Skills

Military leadership

Leadership

Communication

Education

Military leadership experience

Job description

General Foreman - Veteran Career Program

Company Description

hth companies is an industrial services provider offering mechanical insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, and various other services to meet our customers' needs across the Midwest. At hth companies, we continue to promote the merit shop philosophy we were founded upon in 1984; rewarding employees based upon their merits of skills, productivity, and quality workmanship. Our vision is to be an organization that creates an environment where employees are encouraged to develop their full potential to provide quality work. We strive each day to better serve our customers and employees.

Position Overview

The General Foreman is responsible for overseeing and coordinating day-to-day field operations for assigned industrial construction and maintenance work. Assigned work may include industrial insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, mechanical work, and industrial painting and coating. This position provides direct leadership to field crews, supports safe and efficient project execution, and works closely with site leadership to meet production goals, quality requirements, and customer expectations. The General Foreman may oversee one or more trade areas based on experience and project needs; experience in every listed trade is not required.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities involving one or more of the following trades: industrial insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, mechanical work, and industrial painting and coating.
• Lead field crews to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements, company standards, and client expectations.
• Plan daily and weekly labor, material, equipment, and tool needs to support project execution.
• Monitor crew productivity and adjust work assignments, manpower, or work methods as necessary to improve performance.
• Ensure crews maintain quality workmanship and complete work in accordance with company, client, and applicable industry standards.
• Enforce jobsite safety requirements in compliance with OSHA regulations, client requirements, and the hth companies Safety Program.
• Promote and actively support a positive safety culture and professional work environment.
• Conduct or participate in daily safety meetings, pre-job planning, job hazard analyses, and other required jobsite safety activities.
• Communicate regularly with Superintendents, Project Managers, safety personnel, and client representatives regarding project progress, manpower, scheduling, jobsite needs, and concerns.
• Set clear expectations for employees and hold crews accountable for safety, attendance, productivity, quality, and professional conduct.
• Performs various other duties and functions as required or assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Military leadership experience involving responsibility for personnel, safety, logistics, equipment, maintenance, or mission execution may be considered in place of civilian foreman experience.
• Experience in at least one of the following areas is preferred: industrial insulation, scaffolding, industrial cleaning, mechanical work, or industrial painting and coating. Experience in every trade is not required.
• Ability to lay out, organize, and assigned projects or work scopes effectively.
• Ability to understand project scopes, schedules, drawings, specifications, work instructions, and client requirements.
• Working knowledge of jobsite safety requirements, administrative processes, and field documentation.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and customer-service skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time-management skills with the ability to prioritize responsibil ties and meet deadlines.
• Ability to make sound decisions and function effectively in a fast-paced and occasionally stressful environment.
• Ability to write reports, complete required documentation, and communicate professionally with employees, managers, clients, and other contractors.

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrates sound judgment and the ability to identify problems and develop practical solutions.
• Follows the direction of the Superintendent or other designated leader and asks questions when responsibilities or expectations are unclear.
• Treats employees, managers, clients, contractors, and others with professionalism and respect.
• Demonstrates adaptability when project conditions, schedules, priorities, or work methods change.
• Maintains a coaching and teaching mindset when leading and developing employees.