General Foreman - UIC Construction

Overview

Company OverviewUkpeaġvik Iñupiat Corporation (UIC) is the village corporation of Barrow, Alaska and is recognized as one of Alaska's top 10 companies with approximately 4,000 employees nationwide and revenues above $700M annually. UIC is projected to grow substantially in the coming years to become a top 3 company in Alaska by 2030. 

As a proud Alaska Native Corporation, our success brings growth and benefits to our Inupiat shareholders. The size and diversity of our operations means we have a broad variety of career opportunities. We recruit only qualified people looking to join a workforce characterized by strong leadership, competent and hard-working staff, and a superior work environment with a focus on career development, great wages and benefits.

 

General Foreman

Summary:

Supervise work crews on various miscellaneous  projects under the supervision of the  Miscellaneous Projects Superintendent.  Responsible for supervision, direction, and safety of work crews during the construction process.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for supervision, direction and safety of work crews.
• Read and interpret plans and specifications, read and correct shop drawings and utilize/maintain project schedule.
• Adherence to the UICC Policies and Procedures including Shareholder employment opportunities.
• Maintain worker safety and an accident free work environment in strict compliance with OSHA rules.
• Perform Quality Control functions
• Additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Critical Skills/Expertise:

• Ability to be responsible for supervision, direction and safety of work crews in all aspects of commercial construction.
• Understanding of pile installation, survey pile points, framing, insulation and vapor barrier installation.
• Must have the ability to read and interpret plans and specifications, read and correct shop drawings and utilize/maintain project schedule.
• Ability to administer the UICC Policies and Procedures including Shareholder employment opportunities.
• Must be committed to worker safety and an accident free work environment and in strict compliance with OSHA rules.
• Ability to perform Quality Control functions Perform independently without direct supervision
• Ability to operate construction equipment, such as forklifts and loaders.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Have punctual and on time work history.
• Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

Qualifications

Required Experience:

• High School Diploma/or equivalent
• Minimum of twelve (10) years of construction experience with 4 years as a foreman.

 

Physical Demands:

• Strenuous walking, standing, and/or climbing, heavy lifting and carrying.
• Working on slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working on ladders and scaffolding.
• Performing physical activities that require considerable use of your arms and legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
• Using hands and arms in handling, installing, positioning, moving materials, and manipulating materials.

Environmental Conditions:

• Loud noises, and/or extremes of heat or cold.
• The work often requires wearing protective gear that may be uncomfortable.
• The nature of the work environment may produce moderate levels of stress.
• Work environment is that of a construction site.
• May be working in close proximity to moving equipment.

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