Construction Foreman

• POSITION TITLE: Construction Foreman
• Location: Del Rio, TX
• FLSA: Exempt
• Hire Pay: TBD
• Classification: Full time

• Responsible for overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in a safe and efficient manner.
• Their duties include hiring construction workers and trade professionals to perform specific tasks, monitoring budgeting expenses for workers, supplies or tools and reviewing laws and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

• Customer-service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration to develop a positive working relationship.
• Decision-making skills for selecting personnel and subcontractors for specific tasks and jobs to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Manage projects onsite and host meetings with teams of Construction Workers to establish project deadlines, safety procedures, work schedules or payment details.
• Initiative for generating their own business opportunities and being proactive in locating new clients.
• Leadership skills for effectively delegating tasks to lower-level managers, subcontractors and construction workers.
• Speaking skills for providing clear orders, explaining complex information to clients and construction workers and discussing technical details with other building specialists.
• Technical skills for interpreting construction methods and technologies along with contracts and technical drawings.
• Time-management skills to meet deadlines and ensuring construction phases are completed on time so that the next phase can start.
• Writing skills for writing budgets, proposals and plans along with documenting work progress for clients and others involved.
• Implement management techniques that are cost-effective and efficient.

• Works safely at all times and promptly informs management about unsafe conditions.
• Wears personal protective equipment appropriate for the task being performed.
• Adheres to proper security procedures.
• Performs other duties as required.

• Receives supervision from the Superindendent.
• The position has formally assigned supervisory responsibility or authority.
• Must complete jobs without constant supervision.

• The principal duties of this position are performed in an indoor and/or outdoor environment. Works standing and walking for prolonged periods of time.
• Steps, stoops, crawls, climbs, lifts, bends, kneels, pulls, and pushes while performing job duties such as heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing or pulling required of objects up to 55 pounds.
• Physical work is a primary part of the job.
• The work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, cleaning chemicals, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.

• This position is subject to the DLP Services LLC, Drug-Free Workplace Policy which includes Post-Accident Testing, Random Testing, and/or Reasonable Suspicion Testing.

• 3+ years of experience in commercial construction.
• GED or High School Diploma.
• Experience in the Design-Build methodology of project development is preferred·
• Experience in Education and Commercial Construction is preferred.

• Excellent communication abilities, including writing, speaking and active listening.
• Knowledge of construction budgeting best practices.
• Good planning skills, including design execution, resource allocation and contingencies.
• Understanding of construction equipment, including safe operating practices and signs of maintenance issues.
• In-depth understanding of local, state, and federal construction regulations.
• Great problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Effective leadership abilities, like motivation, goal setting, and conflict management.
• Organizational skills, including time management, delegation, prioritization, and multitasking.

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