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Foreman at Greystone Construction

Greystone Construction Shakopee, MN

Job Description

Who is Greystone ConstructionGreystone Construction is client-focused general contractor offering design-build and general construction services to the commercial industrial and agribusiness industries. Founded in 1987 Greystone has Midwest roots and a national reach.At Greystone every member of our team is a leader. From our craft professionals to our executives all team members are empowered to act with purpose and integrity while striving for success in everything we do.SummaryThe Foreman as the Company field point of contact over self-performed field labor activities is responsible for ensuring that each and every project undertaken is safely completed on-time and under the budgeted cost estimate while meeting management and customer objectives for safety quality and schedule. The Foreman performs production work with the ability to lead direct and train Greystone craft personnel. To carry out these responsibilities on a daily basis the Foreman is to produce and utilize management tools such as (but not limited to) time cards daily reports safety inspections and quality control inspections.Essential Duties & ResponsibilitiesLeadership / ManagementTake complete and total charge of the day-to-day of production field operations for the project while meeting management and customer objectives for safety quality and schedule.Coordinates with Greystone Office to ensure that the appropriate staff equipment and materials are on hand to safely complete quality work on-time according to customer expectations.Enforce all Company safety policies OSHA policies and other applicable safety. Hold tool box safety meetings on a weekly basis.Responsible for efficient utilization of labor equipment materials & other resources.Ensure production activities are optimized to project safety schedule cost effectiveness ease of operations and profits.Coordinate the efforts of Greystone craft personnel to ensure work complies with standards and meets contract requirements.Ensure all assigned equipment is operational maintained and in good working order.Understand project scope and estimated labor hours to manage completion of project within budget.High degree of ingenuity and creativeness related to field decisions.Attend pre-install or other applicable meetings.Conduct team meetings to provide clear communication between all team members and assign tasks and responsibility of completion.Work with government authorities in obtaining all necessary project inspections and occupancy approvals.Document and coordinate with Greystone Office for any project changes that may affect schedule design scope or cost.Maintain jobsite cleanliness.Manage the project closeout and punchlist process.Perform additional tasks as requested by management.Relationship ManagementMust be able to work professionally with clients vendors employees and supervisors.Maintain relationships with neighboring occupants.Build long lasting relationships with customers and subcontractors that are built upon trust and delivering results.TechnologyUtilize appropriate business software and forms including construction management software time management software and electronic communications.TechnicalAble to manage and high degree of competency in particular trade being managed.Ability to prepare and communicate pre-task plans.Must be able to understand and communicate plans specifications and shop drawings.Must understand current construction means methods and procedures and be able to direct crew to perform to these standards.Must be capable of layout using standard industry tools.Must have understanding of basic building codes.Work to improve personal technical and supervisory skills through continuing education training or participation in professional organizations.Prospecting / Business DevelopmentPromote Company through professional attitude and appearance.QualificationsFive (5) years experience with a general contractor who self performs concrete masonry carpentry or pre-engineered building construction.Required: OSHA 10 and first aid; preferred: OSHA 30.Preferred: 2 year Associate degree in Construction Trades.Must have direct supervisory skills and experience with managing construction The direct supervisory skills include training assigning onsite labor providing safety/OSHA instruction performing cost control procedures and maintaining all necessary supporting documentation of the aforementioned activities.Able to apply sound judgment and problem solving skills.Aptitude for building excellent relationships with internal and external customers.Aptitude for verbal written and math skills.High level of motivation integrity and commitment to team and customers.Strong work ethic decisive ambitious with an unwavering commitment to quality and professional work. Must maintain regular and reliable attendance at a level acceptable to the company including the ability to work overtime holidays evenings or weekends as necessary.Ability to travel to job sites as required.Must have a valid drivers license and ability to drive DOT company vehicles.Working Environment / Physical RequirementsSitting standing walking un-even surfaces climbing and lifting up to 50lbs.Must be capable of working on job sites where temperatures and noise level can fluctuate and the ability to see hear and verbally communicate with co-workers and clients as needed.Must have near visual acuity to review written documentation.Ability to wear job required Personal Protective Equipment.Our total rewardsUp to 100% company paid health insurance for our team members.Safety training and professional development opportunities.Annual discretionary profit-sharing contribution to the 401k.401(k) match 25% of employee contribution up to 8% of your annual wages.Why GreystoneWe value Safety Teamwork Relationships Integrity Versatility and Excellence above all else.We embrace diversity equity and inclusion - acknowledging valuing and leveraging the unique experiences and perspectives of our team members.Our vision is to continue to grow as a market leader enrich the lives of our team members and foster an inclusive environment in every regard.Our purpose mission and vision are not possible without the right people and we are committed to fostering an inclusive engaging and rewarding environment for our team members.Greystone has a total rewards philosophy which encompasses compensation benefits work-life effectiveness recognition performance management and talent development.Equal Employment Opportunity EmployerGreystone Construction is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and is committed to diversity and inclusion in our workforce. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to the individuals age race color religion or creed national origin or ancestry sex (including pregnancy) sexual orientation gender gender identity physical or mental disability veteran status genetic information ethnicity citizenship or any other characteristic protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability and need reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment please contact us by sending an email to In your email please include a description of the accommodation you are requesting and the position for which you are applying or interested. Emails that are not related to requests for disability related accommodation will not receive a response.Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)Know your Rights (EEOC)Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA)Greystone Construction does not accept recruiting agency solicitations. Key Skills Construction Experience,Heavy Equipment Operation,Rigging,Commercial Driving,Paving,OSHA,Roofing,Irrigation,Telecommunication,Horizontal Drilling,Excavator,Leadership Experience Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1

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