Commercial Construction Foreman

Every day, our team members do amazing things in pursuit of our shared purpose to build trust with our clients, partners, subcontractors, and teammates. No matter your background, education, or career path, if you share our vision to create extraordinary experiences, you belong at HITT.

Commercial Construction Foreman

Job Description:

 

*** This position is for a project anticipated to last approximately two years near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Once it is complete or services are no longer necessary, which could be earlier than two years, you will be given the opportunity to be reassigned to another HITT job, though it may not be in the same or surrounding work location. ***

The HITT Commercial Construction Foreman performs a variety of tasks involving supervisory roles, skilled carpentry work for the full range of rough and finished carpentry, painting, and physical labor at varying tenant improvement and base building constructions projects in Cedar Rapids, Iowa and surrounding area while always being focused on safety and quality.  They are well-rounded and have a higher understanding of all trades and must be able to work alone or perform tasks with minimal instruction. He/She is passionate about commercial construction and servicing client needs through supervision and coordination of the contracted work, assisting in managing the day-to-day trades and labor crews, and performing carpentry tasks with his/her hands and tools.  He/She has a strong work ethic and is proud, diligent, tireless, proactive and committed to producing quality results by the end of each day.  Foremen must be flexible and available for both day and night work, overtime work, and able to perform their related duties both inside or outside at varying heights (to include using fall protection and harnesses) in all kinds of weather or conditions.

This position will report directly to a HITT operations or site operations leader and will be in daily contact with multiple subcontractors and HITT employees, and may potentially have daily or frequent contact with clients and their employees or clients.  Onsite protocols will be adhered to and dictated by contract, client, building, and safety requirements.

A Foreman’s requirements and responsibilities will be determined by the needs of the job each day and type of project being performed, but typically involves the repetitive use of one’s hands, use of drywall, carpentry, and paint tools, bending, kneeling, walking, and standing for extended periods of time. This position may also operate a variety of hand and power tools.  Duties, tasks, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice and exist outside of typical assignments.

Responsibilities

• Supervision and management of trades and projects.
• Performs miscellaneous, skilled carpentry work for the full range of rough and finished carpentry, painting, demo work, and other physical labor in commercial construction project settings; performs manual work.
• Documentation of daily, weekly, and necessary role related paperwork.
• Understands processes and trades involved in commercial construction and uses or advises the appropriate tools, material, and methods to perform tasks.
• Understands doors, frames, and hardware (DFH) knowledge/schedules and installs/modifies as appropriate.
• Reads and interprets drawings, plans, and sketches and builds/completes scope as displayed.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all subcontractors, developing relationships within the community which enhance business opportunities, and ensuring subcontractors are treated fairly.
• Prepares or cleans jobsite before and after project completion: trash, rubble, waste and debris removal, vacuum, sweep, wipe down and mop.
• Maintains a clean job site: install protection and signage, pick up and organize tools and equipment and secure job site each day to eliminate potential safety hazards.
• Performs material handling and storage.
• Applies paint to surfaces to include wood, metal, walls, sidewalks, curbs, etc.
• Escorts and provides supervision for other trades, when required.
• Provides assistance to carpenters and other trades, as needed.
• Performs laborer or miscellaneous tasks, as needed.
• Attends all mandatory Safety and necessary training to perform this role.

Qualifications

Must demonstrate ability to:

• Communicate clearly, concisely, and professionally, with a strong focus on audience and appropriate business writing and verbal skills.
• Adapt and exercise flexibility with the ever-changing world of technology, design, means, and methods.
• Be proficient with electronic devices (smartphones, tablets, or other) to effectively communicate and document.
• Seek continuous improvement of knowledge and abilities, internal focus on self-improvement.

HITT Contracting is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to hiring and developing the most qualified individuals based on job-related experience, skills, and merit. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We value a respectful, inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to succeed. HITT Contracting maintains a drug-free workplace, consistent with applicable local, state, and federal laws.