Unit Turn Foreman - Detroit, MI

O'Brien Construction; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A regional construction company based in Detroit is seeking a Foreman who will direct and manage daily tasks on various project sites. The ideal candidate must possess strong mechanical skills and be able to perform heavy lifting. Responsibilities include coordinating tasks, training staff, and ensuring safety standards are met. The position offers a competitive benefits package and opportunities for career advancement. This is a full-time role with potential overtime, emphasizing teamwork and effective communication.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours.
• Must have valid driver's license.
• Willing to travel to project sites and supervise crews.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks according to schedule and make changes as needed.
• Train and mentor employees and contractors.
• Develop and manage project budgets and quality standards.
• Provide resources and staffing to meet project needs.
• Emphasize safe use of tools and PPE.
• Develop and manage project budgets and quality standards.
• Resolve conflicts quickly and amicably.
• Report project status to supervisors and engineers.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers.
• Read blueprints and designs to specs.
• Ensure inventory of tools and equipment.
• Work in adverse weather conditions.
• Communicate professionally.
• Maintain good attendance.
• Uphold company values and ethics.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong general mechanical skills

Ability to perform very heavy work

Independent work under pressure

Teamwork and cooperation skills

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Common shop tools

Blueprint reading

Job description

The Foreman directs, supervises, and troubleshoots routine issues that occur on the job site. This position requires regular travel to various project sites within the Midwest, and overnight travel may be necessary. Duties include a variety of tasks, including ensuring that safety rules are followed on the site at all times and developing work schedules based on employee and contractor availability. General housekeeping and other manual labor tasks are included as well.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks according to schedule and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
• Delegate individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
• Train, manage, and mentor employees and contractors.
• Provide adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
• Emphasize safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures.
• Develop and manage project budgets and quality standards for all sites.
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Regularly report project status to supervisors, site engineers, and other officials.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and other construction professionals.
• Read blueprints and designs to work to specifications prepared by other construction professionals, architects, and building code recommendations.
• Ensure that inventory on tools and equipment is kept up to date.
• Work in adverse weather conditions without temperature or other environmental controls and subject to ambient weather conditions.
• Communicate in a professional manner.
• Demonstrate the ability to maintain good attendance.
• Communicate and uphold the Company's commitment to core values, Integrity, and Code of Ethics, and ensure the same for the entire team.
• All Other Duties as Assigned.

Qualifications & Abilities

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Must have strong general mechanical skills.
• Ability to perform very heavy work -- routinely lifts 25-75 lbs., occasionally lift 76 lbs. to greater than 100 lbs.
• Ability to perform work during prolonged standing up to 8 hours; frequent bending, stooping, crouching, reaching, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motion also required.
• Ability to work independently and under some pressure to meet deadlines.
• Must be able to work overtime, if necessary.
• Must be able to learn, recall, and apply work procedures and rules relevant to job functions.
• Must be able to anticipate, evaluate, and consider the consequences of various actions when required to make on-the-job decisions without benefit of supervision.
• Must be able to identify and use common shop tools, instruments, and machines.
• Must be able to work in a team environment that requires cooperation with others, offering help when needed, and maintain positive working relationships.
• Training on site personnel on and implementing safety measures in the field.

Compensation & Benefits

• The pay range varies, depending on experience, skills and abilities.
• Competitive benefits package, paid time off, and opportunities for advancement.

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