Lead Construction Foreman: Safety & Team Leader

Southland Industries, Inc.; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & professional development

Career advancement & apprenticeship

Wellness resources & employee support

Job summary

Southland Industries is seeking a hands-on foreman to schedule, coordinate, and supervise a small work crew on our Texas projects. You will lead safety initiatives, ensure daily productivity, and serve as a liaison with management or clients.

The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and adherence to OSHA standards. Experience with trades, planning and scheduling, and effective communication are essential.

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)
• An active Texas Journeyman Plumber license may be required for individuals performing and supervising work in this field.
• Employment is contingent upon active membership in the appropriate local trade union

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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 incidents and other safety reports within appropriate timeframe.
• Ensure the work area is consistently clean, safe, and organized.
• Ensure new crew members are oriented to the job.
• Assess the competency and capability of each crew member.Establish benchmarks to ensure that each meets the 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Safety regulations

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Planning & scheduling

Administrative duties

Computers

High school diploma

5+ years experience

OSHA-30

Texas Journeyman Plumber license

Union membership

Trades familiarity

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

Southland Industries is seeking a hands-on foreman to schedule, coordinate, and supervise a small work crew on our Texas projects. You will lead safety initiatives, ensure daily productivity, and serve as a liaison with management or clients.

The role requires strong leadership, problem solving, and adherence to OSHA standards. Experience with trades, planning and scheduling, and effective communication are essential.