Job Description

As general foreman you will be responsible for the supervision and coordination of site personnel and subcontractors, the reporting of all relevant site activities and managing the quality of work performed.

 Main responsibilities of a general foreman

• Coordinate the day to day operations of the site
• Ensure adherence to relevant policies and procedures
• Control and monitor all activities on site
• Ensure the daily programming of all site works is performed in accordance with the company construction program
• In conjunction with the project manager, site engineer and construction manager plan and review overall status of project(s) on an ongoing basis
• Ensure all site resource (labour, machinery, materials, sub-contractors etc) are effectively utilised and monitored in order to achieve timely completion of projects
• Deliver tool box talks and daily task briefings
• Upon completion of task, ensure all appropriate hired in plant and equipment is promptly off hired
• Ensure the project manager is promptly provided with any relevant documentation received from either the customer or authorities
• Identify and record any possible variations to the contract, ensuring the project manager / construction manager is promptly notified
• Ensure that all statutory requirements are adhered to on site at all times
• Ensure site diary is completed at the completion of each day, accurately recoding the day’s events
• Make a deliberate effort to gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the Company’s SHEQ policies and procedures, ensuring all site personnel adhere to them at all times
• Ensure the appropriate safety equipment is worn by site personnel at all times
• Ensure that all requests to perform unsafe work practices that may result in damage to machinery, people or property are declined
• Control and monitor waste management, noise pollution, dust and other environmental issues
• Make a deliberate effort to gain a full understanding and working knowledge of Morgan Sindall’s quality systems, ensuring all site personnel adhere to them at all times
• Prior to the commencement of site works, gain an understanding of the relevant project specifications and drawings
• On an on-going basis, monitor all works against specifications to ensure the continuing quality and accuracy of work performed
• Notify the projects manager / construction Manager of any defects, mistakes, errors, contamination or variations identified
• Ensure all the applicable quality checklists are properly completed
• Make self-available as coach/mentor in assisting direct reports to develop in their positions
• Ensure that relevant information is communicated to direct reports/sub-contractors enabling them to effectively carry out their functions.
• Delegate tasks to direct reports in line with skill, knowledge and ability and where necessary identify skill gaps and training requirements
• On an ongoing basis, monitor the progress of subcontractors in order to determine suitability for future work
• As required/requested, be prepared to carry out other duties and responsibilities
• As required, become involved in “on the job training” of others
• Participate in any other relevant/appropriate training programs as requested by the company

Required Skills or Experience

• Must have relevant real experience/exposure to the civil engineering market
• Have a number of years’ experience in a foreman position
•  Be capable of running your own jobs