General Site Foreman New Paducah, KY

General Matter, Inc.; Paducah, Northern (KY, KY); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stock options

Medical, Vision & Dental

401(k)

Job summary

General Matter is seeking a seasoned General Site Foreman to lead a crew of laborers and carpenters on a major project in the United States. You will coordinate with project managers, engineers, and procurement to maintain site organization, safety, and schedule adherence from installation through start of production.

The role requires extensive experience in mechanical piping construction, crew supervision, and strong communication skills to resolve day-to-day challenges while ensuring

Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical piping construction experience.
• 15+ years experience managing construction crews or subcontractors.
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
• OSHA 30hr certified is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place.

Responsibilities

• Supervises all construction site maintenance for the project site and liaises between engineering, estimating, and workforce to ensure contract compliance.
• Directly responsible for supervising all site laborers and carpenters for site coordination.
• Plans work methods, materials, and equipment needs; reviews daily schedule with reports and updates weekly.
• Coordinates with internal equipment team and external vendors to ensure production within budget and schedule.
• Coordinates with departments to ensure inspections are completed within requested timeframes.
• Promotes strict adherence to safety and process controls; identifies training needs on the jobsite.

Skills

Mechanical piping construction

Crew management

Construction safety

Reading blueprints

Driver's license

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree (construction-related)

Job description

General Matter is enriching uranium in America.

Our goal is to design, build, and operate the world’s lowest-cost enrichment services in the United States.

Our mission is to restore America’s ability to produce nuclear fuel—fuel that will power AI, advanced manufacturing, critical industries, and the next generation of nuclear reactors.

Ultimately, our work will help power national ambitions and enable a high-energy society.

We were incubated by Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by top-tier investors. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production.

We are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency.

Help us build a high-energy society by making the cleanest, safest form of baseload energy the most affordable.

About This Role

The General Site Foreman work s closely with members of the project management, infrastructure engineering, project controls and procurement departments from installation through start of production. Th is role manages a team of laborers and carpenters to keep general project site organized and clean . This role specifically includes scheduling trade workers in resolving day-to-day construction issues, performing day to day inspections to ensure compliance with plans and specifications while tracking project schedule and budget. This role work s directly with the Construction Manager , General Site Superintendent, and Technical Project Manager .

Responsibilities

• Supervisesallconstruction site maintenancefor theproject site and liaises between engineering, estimating, and workforce to ensure project compliance with contract drawings and specifications.
• Directly responsiblefor supervising allsite laborers and carpenters for site coordination.
• General upkeep of site restrooms, disposal bins, safety system install/maintenance,
• Supervises sitelogisticsof the project site for deliveries, site activities, adjacent project coordination, and field scopeswith project team and trade subcontractors.
• Plans work methods, materials, equipmentneedsand work schedule for assigned project work. Reviews daily work schedule with direct reports and updates weekly schedule from project feedback.
• Reviews and understands the project specifications to support job set up activities. Works with work crews, field engineers, design engineers, local utility companies, and local statutory agencies to safely manage piping scopes on job site.
• Forecasts the work schedule toidentifypossible issuesand provides technical or scheduling recommendations to mitigate production issues.
• Provides technical input toidentifyand resolve project risks including construction methods, work plan and material requirements,safetyand schedule activities. Documents daily activities and meeting notes using Company approved document methods.
• Presents production work plan duringinitialproject meeting to ensure all project crews and leaders are in alignment.
• Coordinates with internal equipment team and external vendors to ensure that project work is equipped withappropriate equipmentand material quantities to complete production within assigned budget and schedule.
• Coordinates with internal and external departments to ensure all mandated inspections are completed within requestedtimeframes.
• Supports and promotes strict adherence to safety and process controlsregardingoperating equipment, worksitesafetyand documentation requirements. Responsibility includes recommending training needsidentifiedon jobsite.
• Supervises sub-contractor production and workforceregardingassigned project work. Recommends work schedule or work method adjustmentsregardingsub-contractor activities, as needed.
• Coordinatesprojectclose out activities in line with Company standards and AHJ checklist requirements.
• Maintains knowledge of Company values and strategic plan.

Basic Qualifications

• 10+ years of mechanical piping construction experiencerequired.
• Experience with treatment, manufacturing and/or process plant construction is preferred.
• 15+years experienceof managingconstruction crews and/or subcontractors
• Bachelor's Degree is a plus.
• Safety Trained Supervisor (STS) certification preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License.
• OSHA 30hr certified is preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication skillsrequired.
• Advanced knowledge of construction site equipment operation and maintenance requirements.
• Advanced knowledge of construction site safety protocols and proven ability to enforce project safety programs.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standards and contract specific plans and specifications.
• Ability to define problems, collect data,establishfacts, and draw valid conclusions.
• A passion for sustainability and making the world a better place!

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

General Matter is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with General Matter is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

Compensation and Benefits

The base salary range for this role is$95,000–$130,000 annually.

Compensation bands are determined by role, level, location, and alignment with market data. Individual level and base pay is determined on a case-by-case basis and may vary based on job-related skills, education, experience, technical capabilities and internal equity. Please note that the stated salary range is an estimate and may be adjusted based on market conditions, business needs, or other factors. In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.