Carpenter Foreman

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS:

• Reports to: General Foreman
• Supervise(s): Field Labor Force

SUMMARY:

Lead a positive working relationship with Mayo personnel, staff, patients, proponents, associates, architects, subcontractors, and city officials to support business growth. Has the ability to supervise, administer, and coordinate all field activities. Ensures that project work is completed on or ahead of schedule, on or under budget, and client and associated parties (i.e., proponents, Architect, engineers, etc.) are delighted with the final product.

This position is represented by North Central States Regional Council of Carpenters, Area B - Southeastern Minnesota. Team members in this role work under a collective bargaining agreement that outlines wages, benefits, and working conditions. Union membership and dues will apply following hire, per the agreement.

RESPONSIBILITIES:Business Development

• Maintain and/or build an effective relationship with Mayo Construction Managers and Project Managers, ensuring that communication is effective and meets Delighted Client Index (DCI) requirement.
• Communicate effectively and regularly with Weis Project Manager and General Foreman.

Preconstruction

• Provides input and helps determine any required phasing and temporary walls/barriers.
• Assists with developing project schedules with Weis Project Manager.
• Attends pre-bid meetings and provides man-hour input to Estimator.

Safety

• Monitors and maintains a project specific safety program including documenting and correcting unsafe work practices and work hazards. All on-site activities are carried out in accordance with Weis Builders safety and loss control/prevention activities, Mayo requirements, and applicable OSHA (state and Federal) regulations.
• Maintains a neat and orderly work site that protects the public and maintains infection control.
• Holds required safety meetings.
• Provides timely and accurate documentation and reporting of safety issues.

Operational Duties

• Plan and supervise work of field associates, subcontractors, and vendors—includes determining method of construction, staffing levels, material quantities, equipment, and work schedules.
• Prepares all reports, records, and forms as required.
• Monitor required submittals to ensure timely approvals and compliance.
• Track subcontractor time and material work as required.
• Resolves construction problems, lack of productivity complaints, and grievances within the workforce as required and with the necessary documentation.
• Participates in job progress meetings, weekly project team meetings, and client meetings.
• Prepares/obtains as-built drawings.
• Submits weekly timecards with required cost codes for all supervised field associates.

Coordinating/Scheduling Duties

• Responsible for the project schedule to meet and beat client expectations.
• Prepare and attend schedule logic review meetings.
• Work with the project team to update and analyze the project schedule on an ongoing basis.
• Prepare three-week look-ahead schedules based on the overall job schedule.
• Schedule and coordinate all subcontractors and material suppliers.
• Monitor Subcontractor workforce to ensure the schedule is being met.

Quality Control Duties

• Ensure all work is following specified quality standards and working hour restrictions.
• Conduct document reviews with subcontractors prior to work starting.
• Inspect subcontractor’s work for quality compliance.
• Inspect material for quality compliance.
• Coordinate testing agencies.
• Strive for zero punch list items.
• Adheres to Weis Builders’ Quality Assurance processes, procedures, and policies for all project work.
• Maintain a clean and organized jobsite office.
• Ensure all conduit, pipe and duct penetrations through fire rated assemblies are properly sealed and labeled.

Communication

• Maintains clear communications on project status with Estimating, Operations, and Corporate as needed.
• Ensures work being completed is consistent with client expectations.
• Communicates major issues (accident, inspections, job site difficulties, etc.) with Weis Project Manager, General Foreman, and Group Vice President in a timely manner.

Management/Development

• Provide leadership, development feedback, and mentorship to assigned associates.
• Foster an equitable and inclusive environment in the workplace.
• Maintains assigned tools and construction equipment in good working order.
• Identifies and implements cost and time saving measures.
• Keeps off-site storage unit neat and orderly.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the education and training, knowledge and experience, and skills and abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or GED
• Journeyman Union Carpenter
• OSHA 30 training is required
• Previous experience in a medical or healthcare facility environment
• Thorough knowledge of trade activities through subcontractors or self-performance
• Knowledge of Procore, Bluebeam, Microsoft Office
• Ability to effectively use a laptop and iPad at the work site.

Skills and Abilities

• Client Focus — establishes rapport, and builds effective relationships with clients, architect and/or engineer; committed to meeting the needs of clients
• Functional/Technical Skills — deep understanding of construction management processes, building codes, safety regulations, and trades (testing, concrete, masonry, metals, carpentry, woodwork, roofing, insulation, windows/doors, drywall, painting, plumbing, HVAC, electrical) required for successful completion of the project.
• Negotiating — negotiates skillfully in difficult situations; settles differences with minimal objection; wins concessions without damaging relationships
• Priority Setting — focuses efforts and time on what’s most important by identifying the critical few priorities; plans for and adjusts to problems and roadblocks; creates a focus for self and others
• Composure — is calm under pressure, has a calming influence in a crisis, and does not become defensive or irritable when times are difficult; maintains a professional image at all times
• Integrity and Ethics — is trusted, maintains confidential information, and leads by example
• Drive For Results — exceeds the schedule and budget successfully; pushes self and others for results; bottom-line oriented
• Team Member — strong sense of accountability; resourceful, self-starter and motivator; takes initiative; ability to handle and resolve confrontation with diplomacy
• Communications Skills — effective in a variety of presentation settings; able to write clearly in a variety of communication settings and styles; practices attentive/active listening
• Decision Making — able to make strong, well-documented decisions in a timely manner
• Organizing — able to lead projects to successful completion; able to prioritize multiple phase projects and deadlines.
• Motivating Others — creates an environment that encourages people to do their best; able to motivate subcontractors, vendors, and others necessary to accomplish the project
• Management Courage — makes sure all parties know if they are meeting expectations; steps up to problems with persons/situations; is not afraid to take action when necessary

Working Conditions

• Due to the safety sensitive nature of this role, impairment by drug, alcohol or cannabis could threaten the health and safety of yourself or another person and therefor the company refuses the right to hire and will conduct random drug tests for this role.
• Position requires working overtime and weekends as needed to meet the project schedule deadlines.
• Weis Builders may modify requirements
• There is no onsite parking available. This individual will be expected to use designated park-and-ride locations or Mayo Clinic shuttle services.