Construction foreman

Forbes Bros USA Inc. is seeking an experienced General Foreman (full-time) to support our growing team!

The General Foreman will will work 10-hour days, 6 days per week onsite our Transmission Line project, and will be responsible for supporting field supervision as a technical advisor will directly manage field crews for construction installation.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a Lead Hand or Foreman position in the powerline trade.

Forbes Bros USA Inc . has a family-oriented culture that focuses on flexibility, growth & respect in the workplace. Welcome to this exciting career opportunity!

What We Offer :

• Competitive hourly wage
• Comprehensive benefits plan
• 401k plan
• Opportunity for overtime
• Per diem provided for eligible employees
• Family orientated working environment
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Responsibilities :

• Provide supervision and planning in the successful completion of Transmission projects.
• Oversee the method of construction, manpower, equipment, and material needed and quality control
• Handle creation of job duties, job planning, confirm fit for duty, conduct tailboards for any work deviation and delegate tasks to site crews
• Direct and participate in day-to-day work activities as a working Foreman to ensure that established goals and objectives are met and enforce compliance to Health & Safety and wok practices
• Read and interpret record drawings and blueprints
• Perform audits of construction operations to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specifications and monitor safe work practices
• Oversee and supervise subcontractors to work within tight power outage timelines
• Complete daily pre-trip inspections and weekly audits on assigned crew vehicles and advise of repairs when required; ensure compliance to company and transportation standards
• Participate and engage in weekly Crew Leader meetings aimed towards improving overall company efficiency
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, production reports, Tailboard reports, change order information, schedule updates and email correspondence to keep Work Leaders and Supervisor informed of onsite tasks
• Consistently mentor, train and improve new and existing employees
• Assist Management with quarterly crew member reviews
• Identifies and makes recommendations for improvement of work methods to the leadership team at the construction site
• Other tasks related to this function as assigned

What We Are Looking For :

• Minimum of three (3) years' experience in the powerline trade
• Previous experience in a Lead Hand or Foreman position
• Valid driver license and acceptable MVR
• Able and willing to travel for extended periods of times and perform manual labor in varying weather conditions and environments, inclusive of heavy lifting
• In compliance with Client and Project / Work site requirements, candidates may be required to undergo pre-access screening.

Forbes Bros USA Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to best practices in recruiting and hiring to promote diversity and equality in the workplace.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however; only those candidates who meet the requirements noted will be contacted.

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Last updated : 2024-03-22