Hoisting Foreman (Lift Director) (Union)

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Role Summary

The Hoisting Foreman (Lift Director) will provide day to day supervision of all hoisting activities for a project, including but not limited to: properly assigning operators, training, Assembly and Disassembly crew coordination and lift planning/scheduling.  This position will also ensure all hoisting assets are maintained in good working condition and in compliance with all inspection requirements.  All activities will be performed in support of the strategy, vision, and values of JE Dunn.

• Autonomy & Decision-Making: Makes decisions on non-routine matters, provides recommendations to supervisor, and refers all exceptions to supervisor.
• Career Path: Senior Hoisting Foreman (Lift Director)

Key Role Responsibilities - Core

HOISTING FOREMAN FAMILY - CORE

• Coordinates preplanning activities for Assembly and Disassembly components such as crew size, schedule, materials, types and sequencing of trucks and trailers, meetings, and crew composition, and verifies crew is properly trained on specific Assembly and Disassembly operation.
• Leads, trains, and organizes a dedicated Assembly and Disassembly crew and manages their day-to-day activities.
• Conducts routine quality control checks of the mechanics, drivers, and Assembly and Disassembly crew to verify work is conducted in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications.
• Conducts daily Job Safety Analysis and safety briefings with the mechanic and driver staff and the Assembly and Disassembly crew prior to work starting.
• Works with the internal sales and management stakeholders to build a viable Assembly and Disassembly plan.
• Provides direction on crane set up location(s) and ground stabilization needs based on hoisting requirements.
• Assists with coordinating crew composition and verifies crew is properly trained on specific Assembly and Disassembly operation and has proper driver requirements if needed.
• Works with the Operations Teams to develop a comprehensive hoisting plan for the entire project to include crane type, size, and configuration to support project requirements.
• Responsible for timely communication to ensure proper collaboration between internal and external business partners and hoisting operations.
• Creates job specific lift plans based on parameters identified through in person site visits and other relevant materials including but not limited to blueprints and drawings indicating height, weight, and hoisting requirements.
• Routinely conducts quality control checks to ensure inspections and maintenance are performed as per the manufacturer’s specifications.
• Coordinates crane movements by prioritizing when multiple cranes are scheduled simultaneously and de-conflicting competing requirements.
• Ensures maintenance and repairs on all equipment are conducted in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications and documented by the mechanic staff.
• Directs, reviews, and oversees complex rigging plans and requirements to include critical lift planning and documentation.
• Performs and completes Operator Evaluations as required by OSHA 1926.1427(f)(1)(i) and OSHA 1926.1427(f)(1)(ii)

Key Role Responsibilities - Additional Core

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Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to perform work accurately and completely, and in a timely manner
• Communication skills, verbal and written - Intermediate
• Proficiency in MS Office
• Proficiency in 3D Lift Plan
• Ability to learn the ope