Civil Foreman

Wood
Freeport, TX

Who this role is best for

Strong fit for construction professionals with supervisory experience who can manage safety protocols and coordinate multiple crafts.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with journeyman-level expertise and experience managing diverse construction teams
    — “Foreman should have journeyman level experience in at least one craft”
  • Individuals who can plan complex workflows and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards
    — “Must be capable of scheduling and planning work which will require very close attention to detail with regards to manpower and equipment requirements”
  • Professionals with a track record of conducting safety inspections and training employees on procedures
    — “Must be capable of making an onsite inspection of each job site prior to the issuance of a permit for safety concerns”

Things to consider

  • Must be legally authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship
    — “Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required”
  • Requires familiarity with OSHA and local regulations, which may demand ongoing training
    — “The employee must be familiar with O.S.H.A. and all other federal, state and local regulations”

How to stand out

  • Highlight experience managing safety protocols and resolving on-site issues in your resume
    — “The employee must be capable of identifying safety problems and correcting them promptly”
  • Emphasize your ability to coordinate multiple crafts and maintain workflow efficiency
    — “Need an ability to communicate with other craftsmen so work can be scheduled, and a good work flow can be maintained”
  • Showcase your knowledge of construction blueprints and planning procedures
    — “Reading specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures”
  • Demonstrate your ability to instruct workers on new materials and procedures
    — “The employee must be able to instruct workers in any of the new procedures, new materials to be used”
  • Include experience with proper documentation and time sheet handling in your application
    — “The employee must have a good working knowledge of the correct time sheet hours and handling”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • managing and supervising an entire job site
  • identifying and correcting safety problems
  • communicating effectively with craftsmen and customers
  • training workers in construction methods and safety procedures
Typical background
journeyman level experience in constructionsupervisory experience in construction

Skills & requirements

Required

Journeyman Level Experience In At Least One CraftValid DL And A Heavy Equipment OperatorTime ManagementCoordinationInstructingJudgment And Decision MakingActive Listening

Preferred

OSHA 30-hour Class Completion

Stack & domain

Construction ManagementSafety ManagementSupervisionCoordinationTechnical SkillsHuman RelationsSafety Problem IdentificationCorrective ActionCommunicationSchedulingWork Flow MaintenanceOnsite InspectionPermit IssuanceSafety ConcernsInstructionNew ProceduresNew MaterialsSafety MeetingsCommunication With EmployeesProfessionalismCustomer AssistanceConstruction MethodsEquipment OperationSafety ProceduresCompany PoliciesBlueprint ReadingCoordination With Managerial And Technical PersonnelProblem ResolutionActivity CoordinationTime ManagementInstructingJudgment And Decision MakingActive ListeningSafety RequirementsTrainingCorrect Method Of Paper FlowCorrect FormsTime Sheet HoursCompany Tools And EquipmentOSHAFederal RegulationsState RegulationsLocal RegulationsOSHA 30-hour ClassPlanningManpower RequirementsEquipment RequirementsLeadershipConstruction

About the role

Original posting from Wood

Wood is currently recruiting for a Civil Foreman with experience in the construction industry to work in Freeport, TX.

Authorization to work lawfully in the US without sponsorship from Wood is required.

The employee must be able to manage, supervise and coordinate an entire job dealing with all of the various crafts that are present on the job site. The management will include the technical, safety, and human relations aspects of employment. The employee must be capable of identifying safety problems and correcting them promptly.

The employee must be aware of the company and the customers’ requirements and conditions under which they shall work. 

Need an ability to communicate with other craftsmen so work can be scheduled, and a good work flow can be maintained. 

Must be capable of making an onsite inspection of each job site prior to the issuance of a permit for safety concerns. 

The employee must be able to instruct workers in any of the new procedures, new materials to be used, conduct safety meetings, maintain a good line of communication with the employees.  

Working with the customers in a professional manner and need to assist the customer when necessary. 

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

Reading specifications such as blueprints to determine construction requirements and to plan procedures. 

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Foreman should have journeyman level experience in at least one craft

Must have valid DL and a Heavy Equipment Operator 

The Foreman must be familiar with the customers’ requirements with regards to safety policies, work requirements, required training for employees, reporting procedures, and specifications with regards to plant engineering design and equipment

Two to five years of experience as a Craft Foreman or similar supervisory position

Time Management – Managing one’s own time and the time of others Coordination – Adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions

Instructing – Teaching others how to perform tasks

Judgment and Decision Making – Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one

Active Listening – 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

The Foreman must be familiar and have a good working knowledge of the company policies, safety requirements, the correct method of paper flow, and the correct forms to use for each procedure 

The employee must also have a good working knowledge of the importance of the correct time sheet hours and handling

The employee must have a good working knowledge of the correct procedure for use and care of company tools and equipment

The employee must be familiar with O.S.H.A. and all other federal, state and local regulations. The preferred employee must have attended and successfully completed the company sponsored classes on OSHA 30-hour class 

The employee must be capable of scheduling and planning work which will require very close attention to detail with regards to manpower and equipment requirements

Wood is a global leader in consulting, engineering and operations for the energy and materials sectors. With 33,000 people in around 50 countries, Wood supports clients across the full asset lifecycle, delivering safe, predictable outcomes while enabling resilient operations and a lower carbon future. Wood forms the Energy & Materials pillar of Sidara - a global partnership uniting leading multidisciplinary engineering, design, and project management companies. www.woodgroup.com

Diversity Statement 

We are an equal opportunity employer that recognises the value of a diverse workforce. All suitably qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective criteria and without regard to the following (which is a non-exhaustive list): race, colour, age, religion, gender, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or other characteristics in accordance with the relevant governing laws.

Source: Wood careers

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