Turner Construction Company

General Foreman - National Self Perform

Turner Construction Company  •  Austin, TX (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Division:SPO
Project Location(s):Austin, TX 73301 USA

Minimum Years Experience:Travel Involved:Job Type:Regular Job Classification:Trade Education:Job Family:Trade Compensation:Non-Union Trade

Responsible for leading,
directing, and coordinating the work of subcontractors, vendors and/or Turner
trade employees. The Project Foreman is responsible for ensuring safety,
schedule delivery, quality of work performed and adherence to budget of the
project. The Project Foreman has supervisory responsibility for trade employees
on the project.


Reports to:
Superintendent, Project Manager,
Project Executive, and Trades Manager


Essential Duties &
Responsibilities:

● Be a working foreman while leading trade staff to complete jobsite related projects.
● Oversee and making decisions related to the performance of work related to scheduling, delivery, logistics, quality control and trade employee staffing levels.
● Oversee work among assigned trades to promote a coordinated project operation. Work closely with Superintendent to resolve local area problems regarding procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor and equipment schedule and all other appropriate matters.
● Assist with the overall site safety and quality programs as required and ensuring Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security
● Completes and submits time sheets, daily construction reports, and required safety paperwork daily.
● Participate in interviews and recommend hires for trades staff.
● Supervise and develop trade employees, as assigned, including providing input on or completing performance appraisals.
● Address staff needs and resolve problems. Provide staff feedback, reward, and discipline as required.
● Assist project team with creating schedules and determining sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, when requested.
● Assist in scheduling and expediting the delivery of materials and equipment.
● Communicate with owner’s representative and architects/engineers in connections with field issues. Investigate and document the resolution of scope issues.
● Manage the contracted work to ensure that is installed in compliance with and conforms to the approved contract documents.
● Operate equipment such as forklifts, backhoe, skidsteer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist
● Adhere to the overall site safety and quality programs as required and ensuring Trade employees/subcontractors compliance with Turner standards and all applicable safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security
● Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
● Ability to travel and accommodate night and weekend work as needed
● Display a high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations

Physical Demands: The physical demands described
here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform
the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS CONSTANTLYFREQUENTLY OCCASSIONALLY Standing X Walking X Combined Standing/Walking X Sitting X Lifting/Lowering/Carrying
- Weights
Under 25 lbs X 25-50
lbs X Over
50 lbs X Lifting/Lowering/Carrying –
Ranges
Reaching above shoulder height X Reaching below shoulder height X Bending/Twisting neck X Bending at waist (forward &
sideways) X Balancing X Pushing/Pulling X Squatting X Kneeling X Climbing X Crawling X Repetitive Motion X Hand / Wrist Flexion – Extension X Noise / Dust / Chemical
Exposures X Confined Space Hazards X Working on Heights X ADDITIONAL DEMANDS Vision abilities required
include Close, distance, color,
peripheral, depth perception, and focus Hearing abilities required
include Hearing abilities required with
or without the use of an aide

Work Environment: The
work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an
employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the
job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals
with disabilities to perform essential functions. While performing
the duties of this job, the employee regularly works on-site at the
construction work site where the employee is exposed to moving mechanical
parts; high precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather
conditions and risk of electrical shock. The noise in these work
environments is usually moderate to very loud

Trade
Benefits:
Turner Construction provides
flexible benefits, including medical, dental and vision coverage, financial
benefits such as a 401(k) plan, wellness benefits, identity theft, and life
insurance. In addition to our extensive benefit offerings, we provide
paid vacation, holidays, and employee referral bonuses.

  • Qualifications:
    Minimum of five (5) years’ experience or equivalent combination of education, training, and exposure to supervisory responsibilities.
    Possess the skills necessary to complete rough carpentry work.
    Moderate technical abilities including the utilization of a smart phone/tablet and supported software
    Proficiency in EH&S applications.
    Ability to read, understand and interpret contract documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work and project schedule.
    Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills.
    Must be able to comprehend safety instructions and signage, communicate effectively in emergency situations and understand written safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers.
    OSHA 30-hour certification
    Valid driver’s license

    Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer
    —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual
    orientation/gender identity. VEVRAA Federal Contractor


Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.
VEVRAA Federal Contractor
Turner Construction Company

About Turner Construction Company

Turner is a North America-based, international construction services company and is a leading builder in diverse and numerous market segments. The company has earned recognition for undertaking large, complex projects, fostering innovation, embracing emerging technologies, and making a difference for their clients, employees and community.

OUR VISION

To be the highest value provider of global construction services and technical expertise.

Turner embraces a Lean management approach, and a culture that emphasizes collaboration, reliability of scheduling and delivery of the most value while consuming the fewest resources. Lean principles drive the efficient delivery of our services.

Turner recognizes the importance of innovation and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. A key element of our company vision is to develop and embrace emerging technologies and processes. As part of our effort to achieve this vision, Turner has a culture where employees share their ideas and engagement with one another to develop innovative ideas as well as evaluate and implement improvements at Turner.

Turner fosters a culture of diversity and inclusion in which all employees contribute creative ideas, seek challenges, and have the opportunity to grow. Our diverse and inclusive workforce positions the company to grow, enhances our presence in diverse markets, and helps us build enduring relationships with each other, industry partners, and our clients.

Turner understands the environmental, social, and economic impact of our activities and that it is our responsibility to conduct our business in a transparent and ethical manner that supports our goals for client service, community involvement, environmental performance, financial strength and employee health, safety and well-being. Our core values of integrity, teamwork and commitment guide our activities and we expect the organizations with which we do business to share our commitments.

Industry
Construction & Skilled Trades
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
New York, NY
Year Founded
1902
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