Electrical General Foreman

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Electrical General Foreman

Location: Abernathy

Type: Full Time

General Information/Job Summary

The General Foreman coordinates and directs the activities of multiple Foremen on a project or may coordinate and direct the activities of craft personnel directly. Responsible for ensuring construction and maintenance tasks are completed in a timely, safe, and cost-efficient manner. Works under the direction of a Job Site Superintendent or directly under the direction of a Project Manager.

The General Foreman typically works under direction of the Superintendent, but may serve as the lead representative for the company at a construction site, directing and coordinating the activities of the various trade groups such as Carpenters, Equipment Operators, Pipefitters, Welders, Electricians, Instrument Craftsmen, etc. When in this capacity, the General Foreman’s role is like that of the Superintendent, providing overall management oversight for all phases of the construction project, including coordinating workers, material, and equipment and ensuring that specifications are being followed.

Responsibilities include making sure that the work progresses according to schedule, that material and equipment are delivered to the site on time, and that the activities of the various workers do not interfere with one another.

Confers with supervisory and engineering personnel, inspectors, and suppliers of tools and materials to resolve construction problems and to improve construction methods. Inspects work in progress to ensure that work conforms to specifications and that construction schedules are adhered to. Prepares, or receives from subordinates, reports on progress, materials and equipment used and costs and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.

Responsibilities/Competencies

• Must have a broad working knowledge of their assigned craft (carpentry, pipefitting, equipment operation/rigging, instrument/electrical, welding), having the same basic aptitude and interests as those working in the craft they supervise.
• Must demonstrate an above average knowledge of all facets of their trade and have extensive personal experience performing in the trade.
• Must possess knowledge of safety procedures and have good interpersonal and communication skills. Responsible for promoting safety awareness and for enforcing safety policies.   May at times require overall accountability of Job Site Safety.
• Develops effective work plans, giving assignments/instructions to foreman and/or work crews and supervises their work activity.
• Must possess ability to motivate subordinates under their supervision to complete their assigned tasks safely, skillfully, and efficiently, and within the project schedule.
• Must be able to read and visualize objects from blueprints and have an eye for precise detail.
• Communicate with Superintendent/Project Manager to keep them informed on progress of work assignments and/or any new problems.
• Must be able to deal effectively with employees and various levels of customer representatives to resolve scheduling problems, determine work priorities, and assess the relative magnitude of project requirements as they impact project scheduling.
• Estimates labor, materials, and equipment needed to complete work assignments.
• Inspects and tests or supervises inspection/testing of completed work assignments of crew, checking for compliance with project drawings, specifications, and quality control procedur