Commercial Construction Foreman
Commercial Construction Foreman
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Job Description
Story Construction is a 100 employeeowned general contractor construction manager and designbuilder based out of Ames IA. As an employee of Story Construction you will have the opportunity to join the ownership group through our employee stock ownership plan (ESOP). At Story we focus on having a good day every day regardless of your role. Everything we do revolves around building a joyful work environment and making a difference in the communities in which we work.
Position Summary:
Foremen play a crucial role in overseeing a crew of field staff to ensure work is being completed on time with quality and safely by monitoring the Six Elements (information environment manpower materials tools and equipment). Foremen are also responsible for creating an environment that promotes the growth and retention of their crew members through mentorship and training.
Why Choose Story Construction
WorkLife Balance: We plan our work with you and your families in mind! Youll rarely have to work weekends and can enjoy a work week that rarely exceeds 40 hours. Our field staff enjoy 3 weeks of paid time off in addition to 6 paid holidays annually. This means more time for your families and hobbies!
Diverse Skill Development:We value versatility. Youll have the opportunity to work across several trades including concrete carpentry steel erection heavy equipment operation and welding!
Career Growth:We help you develop a clear and supportive career path. Whether youre just starting out or have years of experience we help you reach your professional career goals.
Summary of Duties:
- Ensures and promotes a safe work environment by identifying eliminating and managing safety hazards on the jobsite.
- Populate the twoweek lookahead and communicate assignment progress to the crew and superintendent ensuring deadlines are met.
- Holds daily crew meetings to delegate individual responsibilities and ensure safe highquality costeffective production.
- Promotes a positive supportive and cando environment that supports continuous learning and improvement for their crew.
- Manage and allocate resources efficiently including materials equipment and manpower in coordination with the superintendent.
- Identify and address challenges or obstacles that may arise during construction.
- Ensure crews are executing work in accordance with plans specifications and quality standards.
- Train and mentor crew members in support of their personal career development.
- Perform building and construction work including concrete walls slabs and foundations; structural steel and steel erection; interior and exterior process pipe installation; and general carpentry and finishes.
- Actively participate in work planning and the continuous improvement process.
- Operate and inspect equipment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED required; additional education or certifications are a plus.
- 5 years of construction experience; including experience with concrete carpentry steel and steel erection and other relevant construction experience. The ideal candidate will have experience with each of these specialties.
- Proven ability to lead others supervisory experience desired.
- Must be able to get to and from jobsites.
- Minimum tool requirement: 16oz or larger hammer crescent adjustable wrench screwdriver 61 type) tape measure speed square retractable utility knife chalk box lineman or rebar pliers.
Travel: Some outofarea and overnight travel may be expected; jobsites are located throughout central Iowa and across the state.
Benefits:
- Opportunity to participate in our Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)
- Paid time off includingpaid holidays
- Company 401K plan with company match
- Health dental vision and supplemental insurance
- Paid Bereavement Leave
- Companypaid term life insurance AD&D and shortterm & longterm disability
- Companypaid Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical and dependent care flex benefits plans
- Career Development Plan personalized to you and your career goals
- Safety boot and prescription safety glasses reimbursement
- Annual workclothing allowance
Working Conditions:
Employees may be exposed to fumes airborne particles moving mechanical parts vibration loud noises and more within OSHA standards. Job duties are often performed in close physical proximity to other people. Employees often work in outdoor conditions that include inclement weather such as heat humidity cold wind and dust. Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds regularly stand for long periods of time walk for moderatetolong distances on varying surface conditions climb crawl crouch reach grip push and pull without issue. Must possess adequate communicative auditory and visual capabilities to avoid safety hazards.
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or relocation assistance.
Story Construction is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All candidates will be considered without regard to race color religion national origin sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Storyisa drugfree workplace and employment is contingent on the successful passing of a drug test.Visa sponsorship is not availableat this time; Story Construction participates in EVerify.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
