Construction Foreman jobs in Buffalo, NY

A Construction Forman is responsible for overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in a safe and efficient manner.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervise, motivate, and oversee 4–6-person crew.
• Handles discipline of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinating day to day operations according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel.
• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
• Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets and procedures.
• Effectively using heavy and light equipment, depending on the jobsite/assignment.
• Operates a wide variety of hand and power tools.
• Accurately measuring, cutting, and shaping lumber, wood, and other building materials.
• Erecting temporary structures such as scaffolds and hoists.
• Performing repairs on existing framework structures that are damaged or structurally unsound.
• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent managerial and supervisory skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills providing clear orders, explaining complex information workers.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Decision-making skills for selecting personnel and subcontractors for specific tasks and jobs to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Leadership skills for effectively delegating tasks to lower-level managers, subcontractors and construction workers.
• Technical skills for interpreting construction methods and technologies along with contracts and technical drawings.
• Time-management skills to meet deadlines and ensuring construction phases are completed on time so that the next phase can start.

Education and Experience:

• Related construction experience required.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Experience with roof framing and wood construction required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various areas.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 80 pounds and push and/or pull 50-pound loads at a time.
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day and climb multiple sets of stairs while carrying materials weighing between 40 and 60 pounds.
• Must be able to work some Saturdays, when needed.

HMP Builders provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, HMP Builders complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person