Construction Foreman jobs in Salt Lake City, UT

Hogan & Associates Construction has immediate openings for a PROJECT FOREMAN.  Employment offers are contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug test, background check and physical abilities test. Only qualified applicants will be considered.  A Project Foreman is the project superintendent’s “right hand man.” He/she is primarily concerned with seeing that the workers of his/her crew do their jobs accurately and in a timely manner. This position includes oversight of all laborer, apprentice and journeyman carpenter tasks as well as any other assignments from the project superintendent. A Project Foreman sets the pace for the whole crew. They oversees adherence to the schedule of work as it progresses. Insures that materials and tools necessary for construction work is ordered and on site as required and does not fall short of need.

Supervision/Personnel

• Assists the project superintendent in superving and scheduling craft employees and/or other on-site company personnel. Assumes responsibility for productivity of crafts, efficient use of materials and equipment, and contractual performance of the project.
• Seeks to build morale of all team members by positive reinforcement, feedback, etc.

Project Management

• Ensures that all on-site personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements, work rules, etc. Documents all violations, notifies project management, and recommends/implements corrective actions as required.
• Ensures everyone is working using the most current drawings. Inputs all correspondence into the drawings, request for information (RFI), architectural supplement instructions, etc.
• Ensures “job closeout” procedures are followed, including the punch list, and verifies its completion.
• Attends and represents the company in applicable meetings, such as the owner-architect (OAC) meeting, weekly subcontractor meetings/safety meetings, etc.
• Coordinates with project team to create RFIs, check status of all the answers to ensure they have been incorporated into the project, and distribute to all subcontractors and keep records accurate.
• Coordinates with project team to ensure shop drawings are compliant with contract documents and other trade work.

Schedule Management

• Works with the project team to establish goals and develop accountability.
• Coordinates and directs all subcontractor and vendor deliveries to ensure timeliness and efficient placement on site.
• Ensures that the project is being constructed according to the schedule and that the milestone dates are being achieved.
• Identifies active and potential delays to the project and assures that these delays are being documented and communicated to the project team.
• Creates a recovery plan for project delays.

Subcontractor Relations

• Verifies to ensure subcontractor completes the assigned scope of work.
• Gives input, when requested, to the project manager in the creations and/or modification of accurate subcontract agreements or purchase orders. Reads the contracts to know subcontractors’ contractual obligations.

Job/Site Setup

• Works closely with city officials in requesting and coordinating applicable inspections.
• Mobilizes and secures the site; also puts in place safety measures associated with the signage.
• Ensures a storm water program policy plan and dust control is in place at the onset of each project, that the notice of intent has been filed, and that the plan is maintained.
• Manages all jurisdictional inspections and secures building occupancy certificates.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in construction management and/or minimum 10 years of related experience working on commercial construction projects.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Extensive knowledge of established construction and maintenance practices, procedures, and techniques as well as applicable local, state and federal building codes.
• Familiarity with a wide range of equipment and tools and proficiency in skilled construction, maintenance, and repair tasks.
• Advanced understanding of construction scheduling and cost control.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with customers, vendors, and employees at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to effectively lead and manage teams.
• Thorough and attentive to details; extremely organized and able to prioritize and multitask.
• Ability to proactively plan for any risks and activities to help meet or exceed the deadline.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in the workplace.
• Ability to read and understand work orders, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, memos, blue prints, contract documents and specifications.

Possess strong computer skills; proficient in MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook. Experience with Procore a plus