Construction Foreman (Jackson, MS AREA)

This position will coordinate job duties and delegate tasks to construction workers and sub-contractors. The position will work closely with construction managers, estimators and internal department to ensure jobs are completed on time. You will be a leader and help train more junior memebers of the crew. In this position you will not work a typical 8-5 shift. Hours may vary based on workload and customer need. You will be required to travel out of town for this position.

Essential Functions:

• Monitor and maintain schedules for workers and sub-contractors; make sure the best skills are applied by each worker and ensure product installation requirements are followed accurately and efficiently.
• Ensure all safe work practices are followed at all times. Ensure safe housekeeping practices are followed at all times.
• Brief crew members on daily tasks and direct workers on assigned tasks. Track rental equipment, material needs and use, monitor labor and sub-contractor costs to maintain project budgets. Verify accuracy and compliance of tasks in progress to comply with codes, project specifications and manufacturer requirements.
• Document daily activities, material/parts used, testing, inspections and visitors. Create and maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and sub-contractors to maintain a timely flow of supplies, materials and sub-contractor work.
• Ability to travel to job sites.
• Must be able to operate heavy equipment to dig ditches and manually install equipment.
• Work with concrete, framing, pouring, mixing, and finishing.
• Maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and contractors to ensure deadlines are met.

Experience, Competencies and Education

• High school diploma or GED.
• Field Construction experience running a crew and working with sub-contractors.
• 40hr OSHA training is a plus.
• Equipment operation experience with operating Skid-Steer loaders, Min-x excavators and Rubber tire backhoes.
• Strong work ethic.
• Reliable employee.
• Detail oriented.
• Strong communication skills.
• Must be a self-starter.
• Ability to lift 75 -100 lbs.
• Ability to work outside during all types of weather.