Heavy Civils Foreman – water Experience

Definition:

The person responsible for the management, supervision and coordination of site resources including sub-contractors to ensure all works are carried out safely, to a high standard of quality, on program and within budget.

Responsibilities (The following is not an exhaustive list);

Health and Safety

·         Understand the Safety Statement and ensure all works are undertaken in accordance with its requirements. 

·         Ensure that HSQE Management Systems and processes are adhered to, implemented, and maintained.

·         Management and control of health and safety issues on site (including sub-contractors).

·         Ensure works are being planned and carried out in a safe manner.

·         Participate in the preparation of RAMS with the Site Agent/Project Manager.

·         Complete and brief SPA’s & toolbox talks.

·         You must ensure that all employees are inducted, made aware of the site rules and signed on to all relevant documentation, e.g. Inductions, RAMS, SPA’s, Permits etc.

Quality

·         Understand the projects quality requirements with regard to specifications, drawings etc. and ensure compliance on site. 

·         Ensure all works are completed to a high standard, identify and rectify any defects in a timely manner and produce ‘Client Sign-off’ once works are satisfactorily completed.

Environmental

·         Ensure Waste Management Permits are in place for all associated activities on site. 

·         Ensure works are undertaken so they do not compromise the surrounding environment.

Planning

·         Manage and control site labour and sub-contractors. 

·         Manage and control plant and equipment on site.

·         Participate in the development of lookahead programmes and ensure targets are achieved.

·         Understand tender/construction budget outputs including resource allocation and maximise productivity on site.

·         Liaise with relevant stakeholders.

·         Identify and mentor potential future candidates for various roles.

Documentation and Meetings

·         Ensure all relevant documentation necessary for the execution of the works is in place prior to works commencing, e.g., RAMS, SPA’s, Permits etc. 

·         Keeping up to date relevant site paperwork, e.g. Site Diary/Labour and Plant returns/etc.

·         Participate in internal site meetings as required and provide regular updates on the progress of works to the Site Agent/Project Manager.

·         Close out allocated actions from HSQE inspections (internal and external)

Commercial

·         Need to be aware of the cost on the contract at all times, e.g. productivity and outputs, minimise overtime, material wastage, etc. 

·         Need to be familiar with the programme and what implication any overrun will have in relation to costs and manpower, i.e. cost to completion.

·         Need to be familiar with implications that any variation or change orders will have on the program and costs.

·         Need to identify any variation/delay to the contract works.

Requirements:

·         Reelevant construction experience and performance on similar projects. 

·         Demonstrate a strong commitment to HSQE, Programme and Cost.

·         Full Clean Driving License