Site Foreman at Domeo Resources International (DRI)

Location of Job: Akwa Ibom,Uyo

Reports to: Project Manager

Main Function

The main function of this role is to direct, supervise and troubleshoot routine issues that occur on the job site and oversee daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in a safe and efficient manner. The duties are to hire construction workers and trade professionals to perform specific tasks, monitor budgeting expenses for workers, supplies or tools and review laws and regulations to maintain a safe work environment.

Role Responsibilities

• ·Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel
• ·Delegate individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors
• ·Recruit, hire, train, manage and mentor employees and contractors
• ·Provide adequate resources and staff to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices and safety needs
• ·Emphasize safe use of tools, machinery and equipment and provide training on safety gear, helmets and procedures
• ·Develop and manage project budgets and quality standards for all sites
• ·Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably
• ·Regularly report project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials
• ·Work closely with the management team to determine hire needs, deadlines for specific tasks, and safety protocols to enforce among workers.
• ·Manage projects onsite and host meetings with teams of construction workers to establish project deadlines, safety procedures, work schedules or payment details.
• ·May also be responsible for use of their trade experience to participate in construction projects.

Competencies/Skills

•  Analytical and problemsolving skills
• Customerservice skills to communicate with inspectors and administration to develop a positive working relationship.
• Decisionmaking skills to select personnel and subcontractors for specific tasks and jobs to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Leadership skills to effectively delegate tasks to lowerlevel managers, subcontractors and construction workers.
• Speaking skills to provide clear orders, explain complex information to clients and construction workers and discuss technical details with other building specialists.
• Technical skills to interpret construction methods and technologies along with contracts and technical drawings.
• Timemanagement skills to meet deadlines and ensure construction phases are completed on time so that the next phase can start.
• Writing skills to write budgets, proposals and plans as well as  document work progress for clients and others Stakeholders.

  Behavioural Qualities/Other Competences

• Problemsolving aptitude
• Resourcefulness
• Personal integrity and high ethical standards
• Good interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team with minimal or no supervision

Experience/Qualification

• OND in any related field/Trade test certificate
• proven experience as a Foreman for other construction sites, indepth knowledge of equipment and construction procedures
•  Minimum of 5 years Concrete, Earthworks and asphalt experience