Civil Foreman

Position Overview

The Civil Steel & Carpentry Foreman is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and executing all rebar (steel fixing) and formwork/carpentry works on site in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality standards, and project schedules. The foreman leads labor teams and ensures safe, productive, and high-quality workmanship.

Key ResponsibilitiesSite Supervision & Execution

• Supervise daily steel fixing and formwork/carpentry activities
• Ensure works are executed as per approved IFC drawings, bar bending schedules (BBS), and method statements
• Plan and distribute daily tasks to steel fixers and carpenters
• Monitor productivity and ensure targets are achieved

Technical Responsibilities

• Read and interpret:
• Structural drawings
• Bar bending schedules
• Formwork details and levels
• Check:
• Rebar sizes, spacing, cover, laps, anchorage
• Formwork alignment, dimensions, levels, and stability
• Coordinate concrete casting readiness with engineers and QA/QC

Quality Control

• Ensure compliance with:
• Project specifications
• Consultant/client quality requirements
• Rectify non-conforming works immediately
• Support inspections with consultant / client / QAQC team

Health, Safety & Environment (HSE)

• Enforce HSE rules and site safety procedures
• Ensure workers use proper PPE
• Conduct toolbox talks when required
• Report unsafe conditions and incidents immediately

Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with:
• Site engineers
• QA/QC inspectors
• Safety officers
• Other trades
• Report daily progress to the Site Engineer / Construction Manager
• Assist in manpower planning and material requests

Material & Tools Management

• Request steel, formwork materials, and consumables in advance
• Ensure proper storage and minimal wastage of materials
• Monitor tools and equipment used by the team

Required Skills & QualificationsExperience

• 5–10 years experience as Steel / Carpentry Foreman in civil construction
• Strong background in:
• RCC buildings
• Villas
• Towers / podiums / infrastructure (preferred)

Technical Knowledge

• Excellent knowledge of:
• Reinforcement works
• Formwork systems (traditional & system formwork)
• Concrete casting procedures
• Familiar with UAE construction standards and site practices

Leadership Skills

• Ability to manage 20–50 workers
• Strong discipline and team control
• Good communication with engineers and workers

Language Skills

• English: Basic to good (site communication)
• Hindi / Urdu: A Must
• Arabic: Advantage (not mandatory)

Physical Requirements

• Physically fit for site conditions
• Willing to work long hours and under pressure

Reporting Line

• Reports to Site Engineer / Construction Manager

Employment Type

• Full-time | Site-based
• Construction / Contracting Company

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Productivity & workmanship quality
• Safety compliance
• Adherence to schedule
• Material control & wastage reduction

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: AED3,000.00 - AED4,500.00 per month