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Northwestern University

Carpentry & Paint Foreman

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A Construction Foreman supervises work crews at construction sites. Hires and manages construction workers and directs work according to plans developed by a project manager and architects. May specialize in a particular type of building project such as residential or industrial construction, or a particular part or stage of the construction process.

$77,836 / year median in Illinois

+8% projected growth

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Job Description

at Northwestern University in
Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:
54151
Department:
Facilities Mgmt EV Salary/Grade:
681/
UD Job Summary:
Manages all shop-related work and personnel associated with the carpentry- and paint-related maintenance, upkeep, and renewal of the Evanston/Chicago campus buildings' buildings and structures. Typical infrastructure includes interior partitions, ceilings, flooring, doorways, masonry, exterior facades, porches, and roofs, finishes, wall coverings, window films, and signage. Coordinates and implements various maintenance and related projects which includes estimating scope and costs, and supervising multiple crews. Provides direction to staff with responsibility for managing and evaluating performance. Ensures timely completion of all shop-related paperwork and electronic approvals including service requests and timesheets. Cultivates good customer relations. The role will support the department's mission and values by exhibiting the following: inclusiveness, respect, initiative, collaboration, innovation, and accountability. The incumbent will strive to provide excellent service when performing job responsibilities and will practice safe work procedures, and follow safety rules at all times. •
Note:
Not all aspects of the job are covered by this job description.
Specific Responsibilities:
Plans, directs, and coordinates maintenance and renewal of building systems to meet the established annual budget, including the hiring and management of contractors as required; Organizes work for planned and unscheduled maintenance tasks directed to carpentry & paint staff for efficient and effective performance; Maintains good order and discipline among personnel consistent with University and departmental policies, initiating commendatory or corrective action as appropriate; Prepares written and oral reports on the condition, renewal needs, and routine maintenance of facilities, components, and related activities including post-incident summaries and root cause analyses; Identifies and recommends employee safety, technical, soft-skill training, and professional development opportunities as required to ensure optimum unit performance and development; Ensures compliance with applicable OSHA requirements and jurisdictional codes; Interviews and recommends hiring or promotion of qualified staff, and performs annual employee performance reviews of subordinate personnel; Estimates carpentry & paint related project work scope, budgets, and timelines; To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account