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Fabcon Precast
General Foreperson
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A Construction Site Manager runs day-to-day operations on a construction site and controls the short-term schedule on the site. Also performs important quality control and coordinates subcontractors. Often works in cooperation with construction project manager.
$72,215 / year median in Pennsylvania
+6% projected growth
Job Description
General Foreperson Fabcon Precast - 2.9 Mahanoy City, PA Job Details 1 hour ago Qualifications Federal construction safety regulations Client relationship management Computer operation Customer communication Customer relationship building Coordinating with subcontractors on construction projects Construction safety management ISO standards Spreadsheets Coaching Workplace dispute resolution Leadership development High school diploma or GED Team development DOT (Department of Transportation) regulations Union relations Driver's License Construction drawing review Construction industry experience Managing construction project teams Crane lifting operations Mentoring Implementation of OSHA safety standards Safety hazards Leading team collaboration initiatives Schedule creation Managing teams in a construction management role Construction subcontract management Managing projects Welding Full Job Description Job Summary Senior working, union leader responsible for coordinating multiple erection crews and supporting the successful execution of field operations across assigned projects. When designated, and as required, executes hands-on erection installation and corresponding tasks as the Foreperson. Provide oversight, training, technical guidance, workforce coordination, and operational support to field crew members. Partner with the General Superintendent and Field Superintendents in the region to ensure projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with Fabcon quality standards throughout the lifecycle of the entire project. Success is measured through a variety of metrics including safety, crew efficiencies, schedule attainment, first-time quality, customer satisfaction, and the development of high-performing Forepersons. Objectives and Key Outcomes Lead, by example, as a working foreperson, while providing coaching and technical guidance to all field crew members. When designated, coordinate daily field activities across multiple jobsites to maximize labor utilization, equipment usage, and project efficiency. Maintain the highest standards of safety by ensuring compliance with OSHA, ISO, DOT, union agreements, and Fabcon policies. Maintain the highest standards of Quality First performance in alignment with Fabcon, PCI and industry standards. Support project planning by reviewing schedules, manpower needs, equipment requirements, material receipts, site conditions and installation sequencing before work begins and continuously during ongoing work. Resolve field issues through collaboration with the Designated Field Superintendent and in conjunction with Project Management, Engineering, Drafting, Production, Shipping, and customers. Monitor project progress and proactively communicate schedule risks, resource needs, quality concerns, completion dates, and customer issues to all appropriate internal teams. Ensure accurate completion of payroll activities, field production reporting, daily logs, equipment documentation, and field performance reporting. Develop future leaders by mentoring Forepersons and supporting Field Crew members, while reinforcing Fabcon standards and best practices. Competencies Provide clear direction Plans and aligns with project stakeholders Decisive Quality Drives Results Ensures Accountability Collaborates Communicates Effectively Customer Focus / Risk Adverse Instills Trust Situational Adaptability Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Experience Minimum 5 years of precast erection or heavy construction experience. Minimum 3 years as a Foreperson or equivalent field leadership role. Extensive experience leading complex commercial or industrial erection projects. Experience coordinating multiple crews and concurrent projects preferred. Technical Knowledge Expert knowledge of precast erection methods, rigging, crane operations, building layout, welding, and other field construction scopes. Ability to interpret erection drawings, shop drawings, and construction documents. Strong understanding of