Laborer Foreman

Turner Construction Company; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic working foreman to lead labor projects in a vibrant construction environment. This role involves supervising teams, ensuring quality and safety standards, and collaborating closely with project teams to maintain schedules and manage logistics. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, excellent leadership skills, and a commitment to fostering a safe and productive workplace. Join a company that values teamwork and dedication, and take the next step in your career with this exciting opportunity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience required, with at least 1 year in a supervisory role.
• Must have OSHA 30-hour certification or be willing to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Supervise laborers and ensure quality of work on-site.
• Collaborate with project teams to maintain schedules and manage logistics.

Skills

Leadership

Planning and Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Team Development

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

OSHA 30-hour certification

Tools

Smartphone/iPad

Job description

Division:	Carolinas
Project Location(s):	Charlotte, NC 28201 USA
Minimum Years Experience:
Travel Involved:
Job Type:	Regular
Job Classification:	Trade
Education:
Job Family:	Trade
Compensation:	Non-Union Trade

Position Description: Plan, organize, supervise, and complete labor projects and/or assignments. Lead, direct, and coordinate work of Turner Trade laborer employees, subcontractors, and/or vendors. Manage schedule delivery, quality of work performed, and adhere to project budget and safety.

Essential Duties & Key Responsibilities:

• Function as working foreman while leading and supervising laborers to complete work.
• Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate highest standards of care of each other using Turner’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
• Oversee and make decisions related to performance of work and review jobsite needs with project Superintendents and other foremen for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization to perform physical labor in assistance with jobsite clean-up, rough carpentry, site logistics, fencing, deck and platform building, protection systems, and construction waste areas.
• Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
• Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
• Develop laborer work schedules and delegate assignments to crew.
• Oversee work among assigned trade teams to promote coordinated project operations.
• Engage with subcontractors and suppliers to communicate and verify their understanding of their scope of work and work implementation plan and monitor their work progress.
• Manage contracted work to ensure compliance and conformity of installation with approved contract documents.
• Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
• Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
• Document issues found in Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) or other required reports, fix deficiencies (prior to putting work in place), and document corrections made to deficiencies.
• Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets, daily construction reports (DCRs), and safety paperwork.
• Collaborate with Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required and minimum of 1 year of foreman, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
• Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification.
• Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams.
• Strong planning and analysis skills.
• Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems.
• Ability to read, understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities.
• Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management.
• Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad).
• Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations.
• Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback.
• Ability to travel using various modes (e.g., automobile, train, air) and accommodate night and weekend work as needed.
• Valid state and/or Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) as applicable to operate equipment and/or travel as needed using personal or company vehicles.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Performance requires vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and focus, and hearing abilities with or without the use of an aide. Performance requires physical ability to navigate work areas under construction, climb permanent and temporary stairs, passenger use of construction personnel hoists, and climb ladders, along with the following: Constantly: Standing, walking, combined standing/walking, lifting/lowering/carrying weights under 25 lbs., reaching below shoulder height, bending/twisting neck, balancing, hand/wrist flexion extension, and working on heights. Frequently: Lifting/lowering/carrying weights 25-50 lbs., reaching above shoulder height, bending at waist (forward & sideways), pushing/pulling, climbing, repetitive motion, and exposures to noise/dust/chemical. Occasionally: Sitting, squatting, kneeling, crawling, confined space hazards, and lifting/lowering/carrying weights over 50 lbs.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the construction site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, outside weather conditions, and risk of electric shock. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The employee is required to work in compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and applicable laws.

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer - race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or other characteristics protected by applicable law.