Unit Turn Foreman - Detroit, MI

StoryPoint Group; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Paid time off

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A construction management firm is seeking a Foreman to direct and supervise on-site operations in the Detroit area. Responsibilities include managing daily tasks, training crew members, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The ideal candidate should possess strong mechanical skills and a high school diploma. The position requires regular travel across project sites and involves lifting heavy materials. A competitive benefits package and opportunities for advancement are provided.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Possess a valid driver's license.
• Ability to perform very heavy work routinely lifting 25-75 lbs.
• Must be able to work independently and under pressure.
• Must have strong general mechanical skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks and delegate responsibilities.
• Train, manage, and mentor employees.
• Develop and manage project budgets and quality standards.
• Liaise with clients and suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with safety measures.
• Develop and manage project budgets and quality standards for all sites.
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Report project status to supervisors, site engineers, and officials.
• Liaise with clients, suppliers, and other construction professionals.
• Read blueprints and designs to work to specifications by project leads.

Skills

General mechanical skills

Ability to lift heavy weights (25-100 lbs)

Teamwork and cooperation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Common shop tools and instruments

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

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