Construction foreman Jobs in Berkeley, CA

Construction Foreman

Are you a high performer ready to shine? Are you tired of the cumbersome project management structure common to high-end residential construction? If you are convinced there can be a more streamlined way to build high-quality work, this opportunity is for you. And if you get excited by modern design, all the better!

We are a turnkey architecture and construction company with the goal of developing high-quality, modern designs on residential projects. By providing an integrated design build service, we have more control over the decision-making process which makes for an easier job to run.

You will effectively manage and supervise one job at a time, focusing all your attention on making sure the job runs smoothly, on-time and on-budget. Our clients will be grateful to you for being the key person who brought their dreams to life.

Purpose

The Foreman is directly responsible for providing high-quality project management and overseeing the construction of one residential remodel project job at a time. Our projects are most often in San Francisco, although can be Marin, inner East Bay or upper peninsula. The Project Manager is ultimately responsible for the customer’s satisfaction with the project as well as the timeliness and quality of the job. The Project Manager is required to possess the highest level of client relation and project planning skills. The Project Manager reports directly to the Operations Manager.

Position Responsibilities

• You will be the primary contact for the customer throughout the project. Speak knowledgeably and honestly with the customer. Provide solutions to their questions, soliciting help from Operations Manager and / or the Lead Designer when necessary.
• Manage pre-construction meeting(s) with Client.
• Ensure subcontractors are notified and prepared for the job well in advance of scheduled start times.
• Accurately track contracted scope of work and identify all changes of scope. You must ensure that all change orders are approved prior to commencement of the extra work.
• Prepare written rolling work plan on a 3-week basis. Continually review and update the project schedule to capture opportunities for grippage and to minimize slippage.
• Create schedule of all inspections, including special inspections. Confirm proper documentation has been logged by building departments.
• Run weekly site meetings with the Client and Operations Manager to discuss progress, changes in scope, schedule updates, etc. Prepare meeting agendas prior to and meeting notes after all site meetings to document decisions made and action items.
• Meet and establish good working relationships with neighbors.
• You are responsible for resolving issues with underperforming subcontractors, addressing quality and safety problems, and minimizing schedule slippage.
• Assist Subcontractors to read and interpret paperwork, including all plans and specifications.
• Bring questions, discrepancies and unusual conditions to the attention of the Lead Designer and / or Operations Manager for clarification.
• Present all requests for additional information (RFI’s) to the RFI Manager through the project management system.
• Prepare daily job reports outlining work completed, subcontractor notes, client conversations, and any other information to keep a log of the job progress.
• Perform Quality Control reviews of all work performed.
• In conjunction with the Operations Manager and design team, perform job autopsies to identify what worked and what needs improvement.
• This role is supported by the Operations Manager, Project Engineer and Lead Designer.

Position Requirements

This is a full-time, salaried position (exempt from overtime) paid on a weekly pay period.

Benefits include health, medical and dental insurance, 401k with 3% company contribution, profit sharing, 11 paid holidays, unlimited PTO, and a transportation stipend.