Construction General Foreman

Job description / Role

- Understand project management methodologies, Processes, systems, tools,
- Communicating the job to and with the crew
- Assigning crew tasks
- Ensure sufficient deployment and productivity of work crews.
- Organize and coordinate the daily activities of all crew members, subcontractors, equipment and utilize corrective action to keep the project on time and on budget.
- Recognizing, addressing and resolving issues/problems among/between crew members
- Identify and execute best practices concerning the efficient use of construction materials.
- Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all crew members, and notifying employees of rain days, prior to the start of the work.
- Delegate tasks and accountabilities, instruct, supervise, lead and direct base crew.
- Maintaining work standards and outlining behavioral expectations to ensure crew morale and productivity
- Applying the principles of workplace respect on site
- Ensuring crew compliance with project policies and procedures
- Translating general work requirements into a prioritized work plan for the crew
- Working with the crew to overcome work challenges
- Periodically reassess daily goals to meet forecasted production
- Recognizing, addressing and resolving issues/problems among/between crew members
- Promoting, supporting and facilitating teamwork and harmony between all crew members by promoting and fostering a positive, visible teamwork attitude among all crew members
- On-site assessment prior to commencing work to ensure that the job is ready, and addressing any concerns
- Overseeing the execution of the work, including quality and production, ensuring that the crew works to job specifications and follows the plans
- Inspecting and measuring completed work
- Maintaining site foreman’s log & site reports
- Preparation of daily production records
- Reporting on work progress
- Completing quality reports
- Daily time keeping & reporting
- Recommending personnel actions such as hiring, releasing, promotions and discipline
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s safety program, and encourage all employees, sub-contractors and consultants to adopt safety as a culture.
- Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections.
- Review safe work plans/hazard assessments with crew prior to job commencement.
- Work with Safety Department to investigate damage, incidents or near misses in the worksite, and ensure proper procedures are carried out according to the Company’s Safety Program.
- Work in a safe, responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure oneself, or endanger the wellbeing of others.

Requirements

- Min. 7 years of experience
- Has a valid driver license
- Company and project safety programs
- Occupational Health and Safety and environmental issues
- WSIB and insurance provisions
- Employment standards and company policies
- How to read plans

Has the ability to:
- Lead the crew
- Effectively communicate orally and in writing, with good comprehension
- Coach and teach crew members
- Apply good problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Manage differences and diversity at the work site
- Organize and delegate work
- Handle the administrative duties of position, including completion of required documents

About the Company

The Al Jazira Group is a leading company in Qatar, having built a reputation in the industry based on its expertise and reliability which have been recognized with certificates for outstanding achievements by well known international brands both in the Gulf region and beyond.

The group was established in 1981 Mr. Salem Ajem Al-Shrafi, who is the current CEO, and has been an active and vital participant in the development and improvement of the Qatari economy over the past 30 years by consistently offering premium quality products and exceptional service.