Traveling Construction Foreman

Warfel Construction • Remote • 3w ago

The Traveling Foreman is primarily responsible for assisting Traveling Superintendents and the internal project team with daily tasks, including coordinating subcontractors, reviewing material deliveries and quality of installations, and other documentation requirements on remote jobsites. Depending on experience and preference, this position may also be responsible for running their own project. This position will report to the site Superintendent, with direct oversight from the General Superintendent(s) and Vice President of Field Operations.

This role would require travel to various project locations as assigned, often for extended periods.

Travel Logistics:

Willing to travel frequently and be stationed at project sites as required.

Coordinate with local authorities, inspectors, and utility providers as needed.

Adapt to different regional regulations and work environments.

Ability to work with Traveling Superintendent and remote Project Management Teams, adhering to company standard operating procedures.

Job responsibilities include, but not limited to, the following:

Reviews daily jobsite needs with the job site supervisor and defines how they assist to track or manage or check items that are progressing.
Reads and interprets project plans and specifications and analyzes construction methods and scheduling for details and sequences of work.
Promotes a culture of jobsite safety and demands safe work practices from everyone onsite. Rectifies jobsite hazards immediately and ensures that all safety procedures are adhered to both by Warfel employees and subcontractor employees and visitors. Assures that designated safety personnel conduct regular safety inspections and reviews.
Manage all new contract documents and keep all file locations/paper copies updated with newest documents onsite either electronically or on paper.
Checks shop drawings and submittals submitted by subcontractors and field measurements to confirm design requirements are met before materials are fabricated.
Purchases miscellaneous jobsite materials and rough hardware and supplies as authorized by the Superintendent and Project Manager.
Assists site supervisor with the activity of vendors for adherence to delivery dates and completion of field activities. Take appropriate action if schedules are not met to document it as an issue.
Review material deliveries brought in by subcontractors and verifies them against approved submittals and contract documents. Tracks delivery log.
Communicates internally and externally as requested by the project team. Prepares notes and photos to subcontractors for various reasons, i.e. confirm phone conversations, request information, document issues, verify delivery dates, etc.
Routine photographic documentation of progress onsite. Files accordingly. Follows QC labeling requirements
Supervises workmanship onsite to ensure installed work is in compliance with drawings and specifications and meets Warfel standards. Performs inspections of installed materials or assists site supervisor with review and completes documentation of QA/QC reports.
Performs completion lists and punch list documentation for site close-out activities as reviewed with superintendent and project team.
May be required to work with their tools to help install work.
Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

No formal education required.
Must have a minimum of (6) years’ experience in the construction industry and show aptitude at managing others.
Understanding prints, sketches, blueprints, and building plans with minimal instruction.
Ability to use the required technology to update project status, submit requested reports and complete timecards

Physical Requirements:

Position spends 100% of the time on an active construction site. Will need to move frequently throughout a construction jobsite with uneven terrain and in inclement weather.
May need to occasionally move around the inside of the office or job trailer to access file cabinets, manage copiers and other business materials, etc.
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, telephone, copy machine, or printer.
Frequently communicates with internal and external clients to exchange correct and accurate information.
Some effort is required in lifting or moving materials up to 50 lbs. Ability to maneuver and operate equipment occurs occasionally.
Working at heights will vary, as well as working with various pieces of equipment that will provide protection at such heights: ladders, scaffolds, aerial man lifts, and personal fall protection.
Climbing up and down ladders, scaffolds, and other objects in multi-story buildings while carrying tools and equipment may occur occasionally.
Need to bend, kneel, crouch, and crawl as appropriate.