Sheet Metal Field ForemanHarris Companies

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Description

The purpose of your role as a Sheet Metal Field Foreman

Manage Sheet Metal crews and sub-contractors (if applicable) to ensure projects are executed efficiently, profitably and to customer/client’s expectations. Provide leadership, schedule, coordinate, supervise, and ensure the safety and productivity of crews.

Successful execution of all project activities in accordance with Company policies, procedures and key objectives, and in compliance with all applicable collective bargaining agreements.

Safety:

• Assures site safety compliance by ensuring all safety requirements are being performed - this includes site specific safety plans, audits, tool box talks, pre-task planning and being proficient in using Industry Safe
• Facilitates safe work culture; is accountable for the safety of crew and must understand the legal liability of the role
• Collaborates with safety team to identify potential hazards and correct unsafe working conditions
• Educates and implements proactive safety measures per Company requirements and OSHA standards
• Ensures crewmembers apply standards for safe working conditions and are fit for work each day

Culture:

• Champions an inclusive culture and accountable for adherence to Policies and Procedures by crew to ensure a respectful and inclusive work environment. 100%
• Maintains compliance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations. • Supports the mission, vision and values of the Company and works creatively to best support the Company’s long-term goals. Champions and models the Company culture at all times.

Day to Day Leadership:

• Accountable for how the crew completes assigned work
• Handles workforce/customer relations issues respectfully and efficiently
• Garners respect from crew and peers
• Consults with field personnel on technical, installation and code-related questions and issues
• Schedules and documents inspections as needed to obtain necessary approvals from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ)
• Coaches and assists field personnel on installation efficiencies
• Develops leadership potential through appropriate task assignments and career growth opportunities
• Typically leads up to three others efficiently

Follows Project Plan and Timelines:

• Accountable for following project plans and schedules
• Ensures crew’s daily and weekly activities meet and comply with production goals, and customer and company expectations and specifications
• Accountable for ensuring that completed work meets standards
• Recommends work processes that improve productivity and product quality
• Manages materials and tools for all field personnel for which they have responsibility
• For those Foreman who are responsible for the whole job:
  • Participates in identifying pre-fabrication opportunities
  • Partners with shop to coordinate delivery and sequence/logistics of pre-fabrication
  • If applicable, provides direction to subcontractors while holding them accountable to meeting project plan and timelines

Communication, Reporting & Misc:

• Develops and maintains a good working relationship with General Contractor/Client
• Communicates and partners with other trades to ensure efficient sequence of installation and adherence to the project schedule
• Maintains open communication with Project Manager, APM and supportive staff
• Prepares and maintains daily reports, pre-task planning, Tool Box Talks and any other reporting as assigned by employer
• Reviews, analyzes and discusses weekly productivity reports in partnership with PM/Superintendent/General Foreman. Identifies and executes opportunities for improvement
• Conducts regular safety audits (as directed by job site) in accordance with OSHA standards and safety requirements
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending education workshops, reviewing professional publications, establishing personal networks, and participating in professional organizations relevant to the industry
• Performs other duties as assigned

What we’re looking for in you

• High School Diploma
• 3+ years of experience in construction
• Familiar with other construction trades. Knowledge of building construction, materials, systems, local market and trade practices
• Keen knowledge of company and project safety programs in addition to construction and general industry safety standards
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems
• Proficient ability to read and comprehend construction documents
• Valid Driver’s License required if driving a company vehicle
• Knowledge of pre-fabrication techniques, tools and principles
• Use/knowledge of techniques, tools and principles used in Estimating.
• Use/knowledge of Harris’ accounting/project & labor management software
• Knowledge of plan management technology
• Knowledge of project management software (e.g. MS Project, MS Sharepoint, ProCor, etc.)
• Understanding of construction scheduling and cost control

Your life at Harris

As one of the country's leading mechanical contractors, Harris offers you the best of both worlds: the stability, resources and opportunities of a national company, and the team culture, creative spirit and customer loyalty of a local business. If you thrive on variety and new challenges, we want to meet you!

From stadiums to manufacturing facilities, power plants to hospitals, concert halls to classrooms, we handle projects of all sizes and complexity from multiple regional locations across the country.

Compensation + Benefits

SMART Local 100 - Sheet Metal, Washington DC area, offering union wages and benefits.

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Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
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