Civil Carpenter Foreman
The purpose of this job is to provide supervision and coordination of workers (both skilled and unskilled) engaged in various types of construction projects, such as highway structures, clearing right-of-way, pile driving, preparing subgrade, laying road surface, installing curb, installing underground utilities, traffic control, concrete paving of streets and related lime and dirt work, etc. The goals of this position include scheduling work to meet timetables in a safe manner, per the plans and specifications, and to meet estimated cost. This position may be required to maintain a good working relationship with inspectors, developers, vendors, subcontractors, etc. Other duties may be assigned.
Specific duties and responsibilities include :
- Planning : Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to determine the nature and scope of the work, the materials to be utilized, and manpower requirements (by craft) for each construction phase.
- Cost Performance : Monitor daily labor costs and production rates for accuracy and conformance with established budgets. Take corrective action to improve productivity when labor costs exceed expected norms.
- Scheduling : Provide a detailed construction plan for each day and general plan for one week. Manage work to stay within schedule.
- Quality Management : Inspect work in progress and ensure that it is performed within the tolerances established. Take corrective action when tolerances and / or overall performance standard are not being maintained.
- Relationships : Ability to manage crew into an effectively coordinated working unit, promoting a motivating atmosphere. Foster and promote the training and development of subordinates through various on-the-job training opportunities, company-sponsored training programs.
- Safety : Conduct Toolbox and JHA Safety Meetings with employee-owners to instruct them on topics for accident prevention. Enforce all safety regulations and company policies and is constantly alert to all safety conditions.
- Technical : Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and work quality; works to resolve issues. Ensure compliance with plans and specifications. Perform a variety of tasks associated with project completion, including closeout punch lists, demobilization, etc.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.
Physical demands include sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, talking, hearing, tasting, and smelling. The employee must regularly lift and / or move up to 25 pounds and may frequently lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Qualifications required for this position include :
Education : No minimum education requirements.Experience : 5+ years of Industrial and Supervisory experience preferred.Certification / License : NCCER Carpenter, TWIC Card, and a Valid Driver's License.We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! Austin Industrial is an Equal Opportunity Employer.