Sheet Metal Foreman

FUNCTIONAL ROLE

A Sheet Metal Foreman-Special Projects manages the day-to-day activities of the project while achieving lowest cost, adequate schedule, high quality and employee safety goals set by the Sheet Metal Superintendent and Project Manager.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participates in Hand-off meeting with Project Manager and reviews all project documentation i.e. material take off, equipment and tool needs, specifications, drawings, overview of manpower requirements.

• Job mobilization.

• Manages day-to-day production and performance management for the sheet metal team including entering time daily into timekeeping system, completing annual performance reviews and administering disciplinary action.

• Develops the daily production schedule. Assigns the production employees to the production tasks needed to achieve the schedule. Makes sure the production schedule finds the right balance between customer satisfaction, production costs, and safety.

• Closely coordinates production and material control functional activities. Makes sure the production employees work efficiently and in harmony co-workers and customers.

• Consistently plans and orders material needed at least one week in advance. Establishes proper protocols for receiving and returning material and equipment timely. Keeps material organized on jobsite.

• Closely monitors production tracking report to ensure man-hours are within the project estimate.

• Constantly monitors actual progress versus the published production schedule and amends as needed. Immediately informs the Sheet Metal Superintendent and Project Manager, or any other employees who are impacted by the changes.

• Coordinates activities with other trades to keep project on target for meeting established timelines.

• Completes all job site documentation i.e. Daily Reports, Time recording including correct coding, log books and Safety Tool Box Talks/Report.

• Submittal review and coordination with installation procedures.

• Keeps as-built drawings updated weekly and keep drawings updated with daily progress.

• Provides leadership for Apprentices and Helpers when assigned and completes and submits apprentice work cards monthly.

• Coordinates startup of equipment.

• Completes punch list items if any within a timely manner.

• Participates in close-out meetings.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Position is assigned a company issued vehicle and is required to have a valid license and excellent driving record.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); a minimum of eight (8) year's sheet metal fabrication, erection and construction or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

TECHNOLOGICAL SKILLS

Ability to use telecommunication devices while managing a job. Skills include but are not limited to basic navigation of a smartphone, answering calls and emails, completing daily communication forms, being able to access Interstate's Employee Resources, use certain applications to access field drawings, etc. The types of devices used typically include a smartphone, tablet and/or a laptop.