Construction Foreman

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Construction Foreman

Department:
Construction - Pacific
Location:
Honolulu, HI

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Salary Range: $90,000-$110,000


Summary:

Position shall be a direct report to the assigned Project Manager and provide timely and direct feedback related to schedule, required materials, coordination of other trades, and daily issues as they occur. Responsible for overall quality and craftsmanship of assignments in accordance with specifications, client expectations, and respective trade/craft requirements. Responsibilities also include coordinating with other project team mates, and subcontractors. In addition, candidate shall identify, analyze, and develop improvements in productivity, scheduling of trades, client relationships, and customer service as they relate to the DAWSON’s total management system.



ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:


• Candidate must provide all basic hand tools necessary to carry out assignments.


• Evaluates specifications for plan procedures, start and completion dates, and staffing requirements for each phase of the construction project


• Provides Estimating and Scheduling support for daily/weekly productivity and look ahead schedules


• Identify all change conditions/RFI’s during course of work in conjunction with Project Manager.


• Support Government inspections and sign-offs and complete repairs in a timely manner.


•Supervise site personnel, including field engineering, quality and administrative roles.


• Manage and coordinate all DAWSON subcontractors on site.


•Ensure that construction equipment is properly serviced and used.


• Ensure that permanent equipment is properly stored and maintained consistent with manufacturers’ instructions and good warehousing practices.


• Ensure that adequate labor force is assigned to the project with the proper training, education, experience, skills, tools, equipment and materials to complete the construction and minimize potential impacts to the environment.



KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Journeyman Level recognition in skill set or specialty trade Example – Concrete, Masonry, Electrical, Plumbing, Framing, Dry Wall, Painting, Doors, Windows, and/or Millwork

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a direct trade; • Cross training and certifications in other construction specialties a plus

• Ability to obtain OSHA 30-hour certification, current certification a plus

• Ability to read and understand engineering design drawings, specifications, and applicable technical instructions, plans and reports.

• Proficient computer skills including but not limited to Microsoft Office and other applicable programs.

• Excellent verbal and written communications skills.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT:


• Frequently required to stand


• Frequently required to walk


• Occasionally required to sit


• Frequently required to utilize hand and finger dexterity


• Frequently required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl


• Continually required to talk or hear


• Occasionally exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)


•Occasionally work near moving mechanical parts


• Occasionally work in high, precarious places


•Occasionally work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals


• Occasionally exposure to outside weather conditions


•While performing the duties of this job, the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud


• The employee must occasionally lift and /or move more than 50 pounds


•Specific vision abilities required by this job include: Close vision; Distance


vision; Color vision; Peripheral vision; Depth perception and ability to adjust focus


Base rate will be based on experience level and qualifications.


DAWSON is an Equal Opportunity/VEVRAA federal contractor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.


DAWSON offers a best-in-class benefits program including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) program with employer match; paid vacation and sick leave; employer-paid basic life and AD&D insurance; an Employee Assistance Program; and a flexible work environment. Additionally, employees can choose from several voluntary benefits including critical illness coverage; accident insurance; identity theft coverage; pet insurance, and more.


DAWSON gives preference to internal candidates. If no internal candidate meets our qualifications, external candidates will be given consideration.


DAWSON’s career portal utilizes a third-party applicant tracking system that allows us to send and receive messages, along with our official DAWSON email addresses. Recruiting emails from DAWSON will only come from @dawsonohana.com or @msg.clrco.com. DAWSON will never: Ask you to send money or purchase equipment as part of the hiring process; Require you to download any apps to interview such as Teams, WhatsApp, etc.; Conduct interviews via Teams chat or messaging-only platforms; or Request banking information outside of secure onboarding steps. To verify current opportunities, use this official careers page. If you are ever unsure about DAWSON roles and communications, contact us at Recruiting@dawsonohana.com before taking action.

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