Mechanical Foreman- Commercial Construction Projects

Summary Responsible for assisting the Assistant Superintendent or Project Manager on large project or several small projects. Small job responsibilities would be for total project with support from the home office project manager. On a larger project with several foreman, and several crews of craftsmen, responsibilities would be an area or scope of work such as electrical or pneumatic as designated by the site superintendent with the support of the field project staff.

Qualification Requirements

High School Diploma or GED (High School Equivalence Certificate).

Required 4 years in construction with 2 years of previous supervisory experience in a construction craft area.

Must have the ability to read, write, and communicate in English.

Journeyman Electrician License issued in Texas.

NCCER certification.

TWIC required.

Must have valid Texas Driver’s License with minimal infractions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Managing ones own time and the time of others.

Adjusting actions in relation to others actions.

Teaching others how to do something.

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Essential Functions

Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met.

Train workers in construction methods, operation of equipment, safety procedures, and company policies.

Read blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures.

Assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs.

Confer with managerial, technical personnel, other departments, and contractors to resolve problems and to coordinate activities.

Estimate material and worker requirements to complete jobs.

Physical Demands

Position requires to work

• climbing, bending, sitting, walking, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, and lifting.

Work Environment

Is frequently exposed to variable weather conditions. Must be able to work in elevated positions.