Construction Foreman - Chesapeake, VA

Construction Foreman - Chesapeake, VA 

 

Centennial is a national leader in renovation, construction, and design-build services, with a national reach spanning from Florida to Alaska, with offices led by construction professionals sharing a common goal; to keep promises, honor commitments and exceed client expectations. Our performance is what has helped, and continues to help forge strong partnerships, which are strengthened over time.  

 

Driven by integrity and a long-standing culture of performance excellence, Centennial doesn’t just build structures – we transform spaces and create places. These are unique places for our clients to learn, teach, work, play, and heal. With 30 years of nationwide experience, on over $4 billion in diverse projects, we excel at making the impossible possible.  Centennial provides employees opportunities, both internally and externally, to further develop in their role, yet also grow into other roles, and even leadership positions.

 

The Role

 

The Construction Foreman will emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures. The Construction Foreman will resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably. Will report project status to various stake holders as applicable.

 

Qualifications:

 

• Some experience in the construction industry with a commercial or industrial general contractor, preferred

• Understand how to use hand and power tools

• Ability to work in a variety of roles and have a flexible schedule according to project needs

• Must demonstrate a strong ability to:

  • Adapt and be flexible to frequent changes in a fast-paced work environment

  • Demonstrate integrity consistent with Centennial’s core values

  • Collaborate and work effectively in a team environment with people of various backgrounds and styles

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, to include clear, concise, and professional presentation of information

  • Adapt to the constantly evolving world of technology, design, means and methods, systems may include but not limited to: Microsoft Office suite, Procore and Adobe

 

Responsibilities:

 

• Project Support:  Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans; Allocate general and daily responsibilities; Supervise workers and tradespeople; Ensure manpower and resources are adequate; Supervise the use of machinery and equipment; Coordinate and resolve problems with Project Manager when they arise; Report on progress to managers; Maintain cleanliness and prepare job site: trash, rubble, waste and degree removal, vacuum sweep, wipe down and mop; Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all personnel at the job sites; Assist with daily safety inspections of jobsite and personnel to ensure all working conditions and work habits are following company, contract, client, and government standards; Recognize hazards or problems and apply established rules to resolve them

• Scheduling:  Monitor schedules and attendance of team

 

• Safety:  Ensure compliance with Centennial’s Health, Safety, Environment and Quality (HSEQ) guidelines and procedures along with all local requirements (OSHA, USACE EM385.1.1, etc.)

 

• Responsible for driving between project sites that are often miles apart or miles from the assigned office location.

 

• Performance of the required job duties will be indoors and outdoors at sites that are under construction which may include various weather conditions

• The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:

  • The ability to walk terrain and surfaces that may be far, uneven, or temporary

  • The ability to regularly sit, stand, walk, talk and hear

  • The ability