?? Overview A Working Foreman leads a small to mid-sized crew, coordinates daily site activities, and participates directly in the work. Unlike a purely supervisory foreman, this role involves both leadership and manual labor.
?? Typical Duties Hands-on work: Performs trade tasks (e.g., carpentry, concrete, framing, plumbing, etc.) alongside crew members.
Crew supervision: Assigns tasks, monitors productivity, trains workers, and ensures proper workmanship.
Scheduling & coordination: Plans daily work sequences, ensures materials and equipment are available, and reports progress to project managers or directors.
Safety enforcement: Conducts toolbox talks, checks PPE compliance, enforces site safety regulations, and reports incidents.
Quality control: Inspects completed work for accuracy and adherence to drawings/specs.
Communication: Acts as the link between site workers and management, relaying instructions, updates, and changes.
Documentation: Completes daily logs, timesheets, and simple reports (e.g., quantities, progress notes).
?? Key Skills & Attributes Strong trade background (e.g., journeyman carpenter, concrete finisher, electrician, etc.)
Leadership and communication abilities
Knowledge of blueprints and construction documents
Organizational and problem-solving skills
Understanding of safety standards
Ability to operate tools, machinery, and sometimes heavy equipment
?? Qualifications Several years of hands-on trade experience
Supervisory or foreman experience preferred but not essential
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