Healthcare Foreman

TRL Systems, Inc; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 79,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

TRL Systems, Inc. is seeking a Healthcare Foreman to lead onsite installation of nurse call, security and life safety systems in healthcare facilities. You will coordinate with the Project Manager, subcontractors and clients to keep the project on schedule and ensure quality work.

You will supervise field crews, interpret drawings, monitor budget, track time and reporting, and uphold safety standards across diverse healthcare environments.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in construction and/or low voltage installation.
• 5+ years installing low voltage in the Healthcare environment.
• 4+ years in a leadership role.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required).
• Associates of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (preferred).
• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) (preferred).
• Electrical Mechanic Trade School (preferred).
• Result oriented; ability to achieve the target within given time.
• Customer service driven.
• Influencing, leading, and delegating abilities.
• Critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, train and motivate team members
• Ability to read and understand construction documents and project specifications.
• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend English.
• Advanced technical knowledge of construction/low voltage/fire life safety equipment and processes.
• Manufacture knowledge and certified on fire life safety systems used/installed in Hospitals.
• Able to troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and other operational difficulties

Responsibilities

• Ensures regular and consistent communication with internal and external customers; addresses requests daily.
• Active participant in project kickoff meetings; understands project scope to manage resources.
• Manage project budget; monitor costs and keep resources on task; flag issues.
• Participates in final inspection with client/AHJ to ensure code compliance.
• Conducts on-site evaluations to ensure scope compliance and TRL standards.
• Ensure project documentation is complete and tickets are updated for billing.
• Reviews and updates T&M tickets; ensure timely time entries and accurate billing.
• Manage onsite field crews to ensure successful installation of components.
• Interpret drawings and identify best installation methods.
• Adhere to workplace safety standards; maintain vehicle and inventory.
• Enter accurate time daily to provide budget visuals to management.
• Trains technicians on industry principles and products; onboarding of new members.
• Participates in meetings, trainings and seminars; perform duties as assigned.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Project supervision

Electrical knowledge

Communication

Safety compliance

Reading construction docs

English proficiency

Troubleshooting

Coaching & mentoring

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associates of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology

Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering

Electrical Mechanic Trade School

Job description

• Base Pay $38.00 - $47.00 / Hour
• Employee Type FT Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Healthcare Foreman is responsible for the management of the team performing the onsite
installation of nurse call, security and fire life safety systems within Healthcare facilities. You will
be responsible for keeping the project moving toward completion and ensuring quality work is
performed. The Healthcare Foreman is required to be a master of many different roles on the
project site. You will be the main point of contact between the Project Manager, third-party
contractors, and the customer regarding project timelines and expectations.
Responsibilities are not limited to but will include project supervision, installation, identification of
teams’ activities and goals, handles all personnel issues, safety coordination, technician training
and project reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Ensures that regular and consistent communication takes place with both internal and external
  customers; acknowledges and addresses requests received via phone, email or company
  systems daily.
• Is an active participant in project kick off meetings. Is responsible for having a full understanding
  of the project expectations (scope) to oversee/manage project resources accordingly.
• Understands, reviews and manages the project budget. Is responsible for monitoring all costs and
  keeping project resources on task accordingly. Identifies any budget issues immediately and
  brings to the attention of the Project Manager.
• Participates and manages the final inspection with the client and/or Authorities Having
  Jurisdiction (AHJ) to ensure project is according to code and the client contract.
• Conducts periodic on-site project evaluations to ensure compliance with the defined scope of
  work as well as TRL standards. Is expected to keep Project Manager notified of any ‘Out of
  Scope’ work needing to be performed or that is requested.
• Responsible for ensuring that all project documentation is completed as needed; project workplan
  reflects accurate status of work and a complete and well written resolution is entered on all
  project tickets.
• Reviews and updates T&M tickets assigned/worked by onsite team; ensures time is entered
  correctly, products have been entered and billed accurately, ticket resolution is accurate and
  complete and ticket status updated timely for billing.
• Manages onsite field crews to ensure the successful installation of project components.
• Interprets drawings and identifies best methods for project installation.
• Adheres to all workplace safety expectations, regulations, standards and practices.
• Enters accurate time daily to project tickets assigned; providing a real time budget visual to
  company management.

Adheres to all TRL Fleet policies and procedures; maintains both the appearance of their
assigned vehicle and its inventory. Follows all inventory management procedures.

• Provides advance system programming and troubleshooting, making timely corrective actions to
  keep project moving forward.
• Trains technicians on industry principles and standards, ensures that team understands all
  products installed within their Division. Is responsible for managing the onboarding plan and
  expectations of new team members.
• Enters accurate time daily to ticket assigned and/or timesheet; providing a real time budget visual
  to company management.
• Participates in meetings, workshops, trainings and seminars as assigned for performing job
  duties.
• Any additional duties as assigned.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities)

• 8+ years in construction and/or low voltage installation.
• 5+ years installing low voltage in the Healthcare environment.
• 4+ years in a leadership role.
• High School Diploma or Equivalent (required)
• Associates of Applied Science in Electrical Engineering Technology (preferred)
• Bachelors of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE) (preferred)
• Electrical Mechanic Trade School (preferred)
• Result oriented; ability to achieve the target within given time.
• Customer service driven.
• Influencing, leading, and delegating abilities.
• Critical thinking, decision making and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to coach, train and motivate team members
• Ability to read and understand construction documents and project specifications.
• Ability to read, write, hear, speak, and comprehend English.
• Advanced technical knowledge of construction/low voltage/fire life safety equipment and
  processes.
• Manufacture knowledge and certified on fire life safety systems used/installed in Hospitals.
• Able to troubleshoot networks, systems, and applications to identify and correct malfunctions and
  other operational difficulties

Other Requirements

• Valid California driver license
• Proof of valid car insurance
• Proof of immunizations and TB testing.
• Manufacturer & continuing education training
• Must be able to work nights, weekends, and travel out of area, as needed
• Punctuality and regular attendance (required)

Physical Demands and Work Environment

• Ability to drive for 2+ hours in a work shift/day, daily.
• Ability to drive, walk, bend, stoop, hear, and speak, daily.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments, under all temperature variations.
• Work environment may be construction sites, commercial buildings, high rise buildings, and/or
  hospitals with patient contact.
• Ascend/Descend and work at heights above 6ft and extreme heights, occasionally
• Move/Transport/Install/Remove items weighing 50+ pounds, daily
• Pushing/Pulling using upper extremities, daily
• Position self to work in confined spaces, occasionally

Summary

At TRL Systems, we've been keeping people and their property safe for over 42 years. As an integrator of Fire Alarm, Nurse Call, and Security systems, everything we do has the potential to save lives and you get to be a part of that. Your role is important and here’s what you can expect as a member of our TRL Team:

• Employee Merit and Longevity Awards: Merit rewards that you can use to get items such as branded apparel, video game consoles, headphones and more and longevity awards like golfing gear, purses, BBQs, and watches just to name a few
• Company Sponsored Events: Family-friendly events with food, games and prizes
• Training and Development: Classes available to develop you personally and professionally to help you be the best version of you possible!
• Career Advancement: We want to partner with you to build a long and successful career at TRL and will help you realize your potential

TRL Systems, Inc. conducts pre-employment drug screening in accordance with Federal Contractor regulations and background checks in accordance with State and local regulations. In addition to having many clients (hospitals, schools, etc.) who require background checks, as a federal contractor TRL is also required to complete a background check for any employee who may work on a federal contract in any capacity. For any position that drives a Company vehicle, our insurance carrier requires criteria to be met and therefore will be a condition of employment.

TRL Systems is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status. TRL’s employment policies and decisions on employment and promotion are based on merit, qualifications, performance, and business needs. The decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state, or local statutes.

The range displayed on this job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all California locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education and/or training.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be
performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to
follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties
requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and
responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible
modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job
successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes, and abilities to perform
each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct
threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The
requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or
abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise,
other than an “at will” relationship.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer, drug free workplace, and complies
with ADA regulations as applicable.