GENERAL FOREMAN-CIVIL

The main purpose of the General Foreman’s job is to supervise the execution of construction works of a specific discipline or section, and ensure those works are being executed in a timely and cost efficient matter and in line with set specifications

• Diploma in a related field
• Excellent leadership, interpersonal, communications, organization / project management skills, and a proven ability to motivate and manage teams
• Minimum 10 years’ experience in a comparable sized operation to ESEC
• Knowledge of construction sequences and methods
• Experience in the Middle East is a strong plus
• Fluent in English and preferably Arabic language

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Reports directly to the Superintendent
• Assists the Superintendent in all operational activities of a project’s specific discipline or a section of the project’s site
• Manages the operations construction team that is headed by foremen and assigns tasks and monitors progress
• Ensures that work is completed as per set schedule and quality standards
• Coordinates with the Superintendent to ensure that the works are executed as per the drawings and as per the technical requirements
• Ensures that all drawings are available to his teams, and coordinates with Engineers to ensure that job executions are as per technical requirements
• Prepares progress sketches on daily basis from each discipline Foreman
• Monitors the equipment on site and ensures that all teams are performing their jobs and that all Foremen are taking care of their duties and performing their commitments
• Conducts daily safety inspections within the site/section and ensures safe deployment of equipment
• Monitors all logistics (water, transportation, etc.) for his disciplines, tools, etc.
• Reports materials and tools needed on site, and follows up in case of any shortage
• Responsible for filling equipment and workers’ timesheets
• Gathers all information regarding man-hours, and analyzes whether his teams’ efficiency is adequate or needs improvement
• Conducts tool box talks
• Performs other tasks as delegated by the Superintendent
• Provides support for the professional development (including training) of direct reports