Refrigeration Installation Foreman
TDH Refrigeration
- Buffalo, NY
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Understand the project scope of work sufficiently to plan, manage and execute associated work.
- Recognize necessary or desired scope changes
- Lead and direct people, equipment and resources in the construction of the project scope of work, as applicable
- Ensure sufficient deployment and productivity of work crews.
- Engage in open communication with the Superintendent and Project Managers, and report any issues which could affect the project plan.
- Work as a team member and leader to carry out project scope of work
- Proper use of project required equipment and tools
- Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, equipment and utilize proper corrective action to keep the project on time and on budget.
- Identify and execute best practices concerning the efficient use of construction materials, manpower and equipment.
- Plan work in an efficient and effective order, maximizing progress in a safe and timely manner.
- Review and adhere to construction schedules on a daily, weekly monthly and on a per project basis, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met.
- Ensure company equipment is lawfully operated, cared for, maintained and used effectively.
- Read and interpret project plans and specifications.
- Operate equipment as needed
- Assist project leadership in acquiring all project required municipal, state or federal approvals, including all departmental sign off’s up to and including the final building inspections and Certificates of Occupancy.
- Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all crew members.
- Delegate tasks and accountabilities, instruct, supervise, lead and direct base crew.
- Communicate between the company and employees on a variety of employee related matters.
- Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations and resignations.
- Handle and thoroughly investigate all employee concerns.
- Work with the Human Resource department on a variety of employee related issues, including employee development, recruitment, training, terminations, and investigations.
- Ensure consistent and fair application of the progressive disciplinary policy, as necessary.
- Other Employee Supervision duties as required.
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
- Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
- Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with crew prior to job commencement.
- Work with Safety Coordinator to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
- Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the well-being of others.
- Blueprint reading
- Knowledge of construction processes
- Knowledge of construction equipment
- Interpersonal skills
- Time Management
- Thoroughness
- Supervisory skills
- Communication skills
- Organizational skills
- Problem solver
- This position involves work at a construction site where duties will be performed both indoors and outdoors.
- Overtime, afterhours or nightwork may be required to meet project deadlines
- Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate a computer keyboard, mouse and other business machines
- While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand and walk; Use hands to finger, handle, or feel; Reach with hands and arms;
- Climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and
- Talk and hear
- The employee is occasionally required to sit.
- The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.
- High School Diploma or G.E.D. preferred
- Minimum 5 to 7 years’ experience within the construction industry
- Minimum 3 to 5 years’ experience as a Construction Foreman
- Valid Driver’s License or equivalent required.