Project Foreman

University of Utah Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Utah Health is seeking a Construction Coordinator to oversee on-site construction engineering activities. This role ensures projects are completed efficiently, acting as a liaison with contractors and performing site inspections.

The ideal candidate will have at least six years of construction experience, strong skills in project planning, and effective communication abilities. The position demands physical stamina and may involve lifting heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Six years of experience in construction trade areas.
• Valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans projects to ensure timely and efficient completion.
• Acts as liaison to outside contractors to schedule and follow up on work.
• Visits project sites regularly for compliance checks.
• Assists in reviewing plans for construction projects.
• Ensures projects meet specifications.
• Attends plan reviews with architects and engineers.
• Performs quality control functions.
• Plans and coordinates daily workforce on the job site.
• Instructs and trains employees on equipment operation.

Skills

Ability to read and interpret blueprints

Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills

Ability to use standard computer applications

Ability to lead the work of others

Job description

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission. EO/AA.

This position coordinates the on-site construction engineering activities for a project. The incumbent provides the overall coordination and completion of the project through the direction of the Construction Project Superintendent. This position has no responsibility for providing patient care.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans projects to ensure that the job is completed in a timely and efficient manner.
• Acts as liaison to outside contractors in order to schedule and follow up on the work to be done.
• Visits assigned project sites regularly to ensure compliance to project plans and specifications, and checks for quality of construction, safety violations, and negative air.
• Assists in the review of plans and specifications for construction and remodeling projects.
• Ensures projects comply with specifications and requirements.
• Attends plan review meetings with the architect and engineers to better understand the project and asks appropriate questions regarding construction functions.
• Performs quality control functions.
• Plans, assigns, schedules, and coordinates the daily workforce on the job site.
• Instructs and trains employees in the safe operation of construction equipment and tools.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and specifications.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to use standard computer applications.
• Ability to lead the work of others.

Required Qualifications

• Six (6) years of experience working in construction trade areas.
• Depending upon department of hire, a valid, State of Utah Driver's License may be required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Apprenticeship or Journeyman certification in one (1) or more of the trade areas.
• Hospital construction experience.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

Employee must be able to meet the following requirements with or without an accommodation.

• This position involves very physical work that may exert up to 100 pounds and may consistently require lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, or otherwise moving objects. The position may involve moving heavy equipment and/or supplies.

Physical Requirements

Carrying, Climbing, Color Determination, Crawling, Lifting, Listening, Manual Dexterity, Pulling and/or Pushing, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping and Crouching, Walking.