Working Foreman

Phillips, Inc.; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Phillips, Inc. is seeking an Assist Foreman to help supervise and coordinate construction crews on active sites in Detroit, MI. The role requires guiding up to five workers, reading plans, and ensuring safe, efficient progress.

Two years of relevant construction experience and the ability to follow directions are essential. A pre-employment physical exam is required as part of the hiring process.

Qualifications

• Must be able to follow specific directions and adapt to varying duties.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and construction documents.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating crew.
• Two years of relevant construction experience.
• Willingness to undergo pre-employment physical exam.
• Capable of working in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist Foreman in supervising and coordinating activities of workers.
• Supervise a crew of up to 5 workers.
• Read plans and instructions to determine work activities.
• Control traffic around work zones.
• Signal equipment operators to align machinery.
• Position, join, and seal structural components.
• Measure and mark openings for layout.
• Load and distribute materials and tools per plans.
• Erect or dismantle scaffolding and temporary structures.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness on site.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Team supervision

Effective communication

Safety awareness

Construction site coordination

Job description

Assist Foreman in supervision and coordination of activities of workers engaged in construction projects. Supervise crew and assist other workers in construction projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Clean or prepare construction sites to eliminate possible hazards
• Read plans, instructions, or specifications to determine work activities
• Control traffic passing near, in, or around work zones
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials
• Dig ditches or trenches, backfill excavations, or compact and level earth to grade specifications, using picks, shovels, pneumatic tampers, or rakes
• Position, join, align, or seal structural components, such as concrete wall sections or pipes
• Measure, mark, or record openings or distances to layout areas where construction work will be performed
• Load, unload, or identify building materials, machinery, or tools, distributing them to the appropriate locations , according to project plans or specifications
• Erect or dismantle scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, or other temporary structures
• Position or dismantle forms for pouring concrete, using saws, hammers, nails, or bolts

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• May supervise a crew of up to 5 workers

Requirements:

Must be able to follow specific directions; perform a variety of duties which may often change; work within standards of accuracy. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, documents, instructions, procedure manuals, routine report writing, and effective communication skills .

Education and Experience:

• Two years relevant experience

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre‑employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.

Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Human Resources at

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