Construction Foreman

Oversee and direct Residential and Commercial construction projects

Department - Operations Department

Reporting To - Vice President, Operations / Operations Manager, Ohio

Employment Status - Salary

• Position Requirements:
• Comprehensive Knowledge of Construction: Candidates must possess extensive knowledge of all aspects of construction, including but not limited to project management, safety regulations, building codes, and materials.
• Commitment to Company Policy: A strong dedication to upholding and promoting company policies and values is essential. This includes adherence to safety standards, ethical practices, and operational procedures.
• Problem-Solving Skills: The ability to identify issues, analyze situations, and develop effective solutions is of utmost importance. Candidates should demonstrate a proactive approach to overcoming challenges in the construction environment.
• Multi-Tasking Ability: The role requires the capacity to manage multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining attention to detail and ensuring quality outcomes.
• Interpersonal Skills: Strong human interaction skills are crucial for effective communication and collaboration with team members, clients, and stakeholders. Candidates should be able to build positive relationships and foster a cooperative work environment.
• Proficiency in Business Software: Familiarity with business computer software is required. Candidates should be comfortable using tools for project management, scheduling, budgeting, and reporting.
  

By meeting these requirements, candidates will contribute to the success of our construction projects and uphold the standards of our organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Pre-Sale
• Responds to sales leads from varies channels e.g., Angie’s List, Dodge Report, past clients, etc.
• Assesses leads to determine if the opportunity aligns with CSG’s service offering, timing, and potential margin targets
• Sets appointments with potential clients to conduct site visit and define scope of work
• Reassess opportunity to confirm alignment with CSG’s service offering, timing, and potential margin targets
• Produces estimate; calculates required shop labor, subcontracted labor, materials, supplies, professional fees, permitting fees, travel time, and any other pertinent costs
• Upon estimate approval from management, creates and delivers quote to client, outlining terms, conditions, deadline dates, permit requirements, etc.
• Follows-up with client regularly as necessary to close sale
• Post-Sale
• Coordinates with Project Manager or Administration to enter new sale into EMS, perform contract review, and generate work order
• Plans, organizes, directs, controls and evaluates projects from start to finish according to schedule, specifications and budget
• Plans and prepares project schedules and milestones, and monitors progress against established schedules
• Oversees construction sites, subcontractors, and workers to ensure a high level of quality and safety
• Works hands-on when necessary to meet schedules
• Directs and trains shop labor as needed to develop construction skills
• Provides critical but motivational feedback to crew to develop skills and set expectations
• Develops and maintains project cost and change order controls
• Reviews WIP (work in progress) weekly, report on the status and progress of the projects with the oversight of management
• Prepares contracts and negotiates revisions, changes and additions to contractual agreements with clients, suppliers and subcontractors
• Ensures job-site safety at all times, including personal protection and hazard awareness
• Additional Responsibilities:
• Enter time in TimeStar and complete daily Expense reports
• Review and approve team members time in TimeStar daily
• Be available for client support at all times, including non-core hours and weekends
• Follow all policies, processes and procedures as outlined in the CSG company manual and other sources (i.e., department meeting minutes, other written policies and verbal direction)
• Embody the spirit of the Guiding Principles and 7 Habits in everything you do as a role model within the company
• Conduct interviews with potential new team members
• Any other requests as presented by executive leadership
  

About Creative Solutions Group

Founded in 1998, Creative Solutions Group (CSG) is a full-service experiential marketing company specializing in tradeshows, mobile marketing & tours, meetings & events, branded environments and integrated multimedia. CSG creates memorable experiences for our clients across a variety of industry segments. We use our creativity, innovation and unwavering commitment to customer care to deliver solutions that distinguish our client’s brands and engage, entertain and educate their consumers.