Senior Foreman, Construction Labor Crews

City of Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Chicago is seeking a General Foreman of Construction Laborers to supervise Foremen and crews across infrastructure projects, including streets, bridges and water/sewer structures. You will prepare manpower estimates, assign work, monitor safety and coordinate with management to ensure productivity and quality.

The position is located at 1501 West Pershing Road, with a Monday–Friday schedule 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, and is in the Career Service.

Qualifications

• Five years of work experience as a construction laborer, with at least three years in a supervisory role.

Responsibilities

• Direct large scale work operations and supervise Foremen and crews.
• Prepare manpower estimates for laborer services on projects.
• Create work schedules and assign tasks to Foremen of Laborers.
• Authorize requisitioning of materials and monitor overtime.
• Enforce safety procedures and ensure compliance with standards.
• Ensure laborers receive required training on pipelaying, tool operation, trenching and OSHA standards.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Construction laborer background

Job description

City of Chicago is seeking a General Foreman of Construction Laborers to supervise Foremen and crews across infrastructure projects, including streets, bridges and water/sewer structures. You will prepare manpower estimates, assign work, monitor safety and coordinate with management to ensure productivity and quality.

The position is located at 1501 West Pershing Road, with a Monday–Friday schedule 7:30 am to 3:30 pm, and is in the Career Service.