Concrete Foreman

Fessler & Bowman Inc

Grand Rapids, MI

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Career Counseling, Change Requests/Orders, Communication Skills, Concrete, Construction Design, Construction Project Management, Construction Schedule, Corporate Communications, Customer Satisfaction, Dental Insurance, Driver's License, Earthmoving/Earthworks, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Regulations, Hazard Analysis, Leadership, Materials Planning, OSHA, People Management, Philosophy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Project Schedule, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Safety Process, Safety/Work Safety, Team Building, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Vision Plan, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Grand Rapids, MI
POSTED
30+ days ago

Fessler & Bowman Inc.

Founded in 1963

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Keeping customer satisfaction as our fundamental core value has allowed Fessler & Bowman Inc. to prosper for more than six decades.

Our Culture & Philosophy

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best in class products to our customers.

Open & Constructive

Take Pride in Our Product Relentless Commitment Care About Our Customers Team Success

Summary

Foremen at F&B are reliable leaders capable of commanding a crew to ensure the completion of work. The Foreman will be responsible for keeping trade workers on target with job site deadlines while making sure all safety guidelines are followed. Working closely with the Superintendent, the Foreman will aid in keeping customers satisfied and continuing the positive reputation of Fessler & Bowman.

Five Key Roles of the Foreman - Concrete

  • Accurately enter all timesheets into Procore including proper cost codes for work performed the previous day by 9:00 am.
  • Enter and validate complete daily logs including weather notes, photos, equipment productivity, deliveries, documents, and descriptions for work completed the previous day by 9:00 am.
  • Communicate daily production goals to the team and assign duties to qualified tradespersons to achieve target production rates.
  • Complete job site safety inspection, toolbox talks, and identify potential hazards to the team to ensure project safety. All incident reports are completed in a timely manner.
  • Ensure no T&M and/or change order work is started until PM has validated written commitment from the customer and ensure accurate tracking of T&M and/or change order work in Procore.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

  • Validate accurate take-off quantities and ensure that materials, equipment, and subcontractors are on site according to the project schedule.
  • Review, validate, and shoot grades and ensure elevations are correct according to the latest drawing revision.
  • Complete 3-week look ahead and review with General Superintendent and PM to align to the project schedule.
  • Daily communication and job progress update with the PM, including any identified risks to schedule, quantities, or manpower that need to be addressed.
  • Track equipment, form shoring, and other assets on the job and remove when work is completed.
  • Pour card validation.
  • Perform daily equipment inspection in Tenna.
  • Organize Miss DigOne Call.
  • Ensure the quality of daily work completed on site.
  • Execute all punch list items to completion.
  • Organize and direct personnel to execute project requirements.
  • Interpret plans, shop drawings, and specifications to perform work correctly.
  • Order materials per plans and specifications as assigned by supervisor.
  • Schedule equipment and tools as assigned and coordinated.
  • Organize and manage all demobilization activities for manpower, equipment, and materials.
  • Ensure craftsmen maintain a clean and safe job site.
  • Ensure OSHA safety and environmental regulation compliance.
  • Identify potential design, construction, or scheduling problems and advise superintendent.
  • Clarify discrepancies and questions concerning plans and drawings.
  • Oversee construction projects from beginning to end and coordinate workers without supervision.
  • Ability to identify and correct unsafe acts.
  • Communicating and upholding the Companys commitment to Integrity and Code of Ethics, as well as ensuring the same for the entire team.
  • Other relevant tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

  • 5 years of Concrete Foreman experience.
  • Valid Drivers License with clean driving record preferred.
  • OSHA 30 certification.
  • Experience leading crews of 6 people while completing the following tasks:
  • Direct the forming and pouring of the project.
  • Ensure forms are straightened, plumbed, squared, and aligned with grid lines with correct maintenance of elevation lines.
  • Ensure concrete is poured at the correct rate, consolidated, and vibrated properly.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to job coach.
  • Safety attitude.

Travel

Travel is required for this position as the employee must be able to travel to surrounding job sites. F&B will compensate a per diem for travel and overnight stay if applicable.

Work Environment

As a Foreman, you will be subject to various work environments, including but not limited to:

  • High and low temperatures
  • Areas close to traffic
  • Loud and frequent noises
  • Confined spaces
  • Heights
  • Indoor and outdoor settings

Benefits

Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide eligible Team Members with the following benefits:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k with company contributions
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Fessler & Bowman Team Members that are part of a union will receive benefits from the appropriate union.

Recruitment Process

The recruitment process will include a phone screen, in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About the Company

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