McConnell Dowell is looking for a Foreperson.

The Foreperson is responsible for coordinating and supervising project construction activities; responsibilities include supervision of construction personnel/subcontractors, reporting, and ensuring compliance, and Quality, Safety & Environmental standards are met.

KEY OUTCOMES, TASKS & DUTIES

QUALITY, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENTAL

• Ensure that you and all staff adhere to the company’s quality, safety and environmental policies and procedures and that acceptable working methods and practices are implemented;
• Ensure safe work conditions are maintained at all times;
• Ensure that all hazards are identified and communicated to your team and supervisor;
• Attendance at daily tailgate and weekly toolbox meetings.

COMPLIANCE

• Adherence to the McConnell Dowell Management System and Project Execution Plan;
• Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with the requirements of the relevant specifications, codes and standards, which form part of the contract.

SUPERVISION OF CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL

• Control and motivate the workforce and manage the employee disciplinary process as and when necessary (refer to the authorities section);
• Assess and allocate priorities as necessary;
• Supervise Subcontractors as directed from time to time.

COORDINATION OF CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES

• Organise construction activities in accordance with work schedules and specifications;
• Ensure that all equipment, material and people resources are effectively utilised in accordance with the construction program so that construction activities are completed on time and within budget.

INDUCTION & TRAINING

• Ensure that all personnel are inducted and trained in their roles and responsibilities and are competent to perform the duties allocated to them.
• Evaluate and undertake training of staff under your control as required.
• Provide regular feedback to the Superintendent on training undertaken by those under your control.

PROCUREMENT

• Closely liaise with the Superintendent regarding the procurement requirements of the project; ensuring adequate time is given to procure materials;
• Ensure that construction materials are stored in a safe and secure manner.

REPORTING

• Ensure that all shift reports are fully completed by the end of each shift;
• Timely submittal of daily diary and other site performance information as requested by Site Management;
• Promptly advise management of any issues that could be variations to the contract and keep accurate records of such issues;
• All safety incident reports/NCR’s to be recorded and reported to the Superintendent in a timely manner;
• Plant damage forms to be completed and reported to the Superintendent in a timely manner.

GENERAL

• Report any mechanical or electrical faults to your supervisor;
• Any other duties as may be required by the company.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

• Reports to the Superintendent;
• Liaise with Project Engineer and Project Manager.

STAFF REPORTING TO THE POSITION

• In accordance with the size of the project.

AUTHORITIES

• As determined by the Project Manager.

COMPETENCIES

• Trade qualifications relevant to the construction industry;
• Minimum of five years’ experience relevant to the designated project and have previously held a position of Supervisor;
• Sound working knowledge of HS&E requirements and implementation of same;
• Strong and proven ability to lead, direct and manage groups of diverse employees;
• Exceptional vigour and energy;
• Good communication skills

How to apply

Please submit your application to Loretta Talo on findimwaka@pasifikihr.com