Finishing Foreman

Job Title: Finishing Foreman

Location: Dubai, UAE

Employment Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate, and manage finishing crews and subcontractors, including drywallers, painters, floor installers, ceiling trades, carpenters, and door/hardware specialists.
• Read and interpret architectural drawings, specifications, and shop drawings to direct work accurately.
• Conduct daily toolbox talks and pre-task planning meetings with the crew.
• Assign tasks, provide clear instructions, and ensure all team members have the resources and information needed to perform their jobs effectively.
• Perform continuous inspections of all finishing work to ensure it meets the project's stringent quality standards, design specifications, and building codes.
• Implement and enforce a "zero defects" policy, identifying and rectifying deficiencies promptly before subsequent trades begin their work.
• Manage the punch list process, coordinating with the Project Manager and quality control team to ensure timely and thorough completion.
• Verify the quality of materials delivered to the site and report any discrepancies or damage.
• Work closely with the Project Manager to develop and maintain detailed short-interval schedules for all finishing activities.
• Coordinate the sequence of work between multiple finishing trades to maximize efficiency and minimize conflicts or damage to completed work.
• Manage material logistics and storage within the building, coordinating with the logistics manager for timely delivery to various floors via construction hoists.
• Enforce all company and site-specific safety policies and procedures without exception.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment is maintained at all times, including proper housekeeping and waste management on assigned floors.
• Conduct regular safety inspections of work areas, equipment, and tools.
• Ensure all personnel have the required safety certifications (e.g., working at heights, WHMIS) and use proper personal protective equipment (PPE).

Requirements:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in construction finishing, with at least 7 years in a foreman or lead role specifically on high-rise projects.
• Proven experience with interior finish systems: framing/drywall, plaster, painting, flooring (hardwood, tile, carpet), millwork, acoustical ceilings, and door/hardware installation.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• What is your salary expectation?
• Can you join immediately?

Experience:

• high-rise building: 10 years (Required)