Summary:
A construction foreman is the person who at any one time ensures that
the crew at a construction site is carrying out their tasks well and everything is going according to plan. This job has been the reserve of the most senior male worker at the site but modernity is
seeing women take the same role. He/she is the person who has the most experience when it comes to doing similar projects and due to this the foreman easily gains the respect of his colleagues at the
site.
Crew Forman Duties
and Responsibilities
- Checking with the supervisor for
morning schedule.
- Making sure employees have tools
and equipment needed for job in order to ensure a good output.
- Overseeing the work and making
sure it runs smoothly and as per the plan
- Making sure safety precautions
are followed including updating safety kits in case of any emergencies during the work.
- Communicating with the supervisor
regarding the crew both positive and negative.
- Helping in training new employees
and helping them as they learn new tasks.
- Giving clear directions to
workers as to what needs to be done to avoid repetitive mistakes by the workers
- Making sure company rules are
followed by crew.
- She/he should make sure jobs are
completed on time.
- The foreman should ensure tools,
equipment, and material are brought back from job sites.
- Evaluate quickest and easiest way
to a job without sacrificing quality of the work being done
- Hold the weekly job site safety
meeting and record a record of it in the log for future references.
Crew Forman Skills
and Specification
- A good engineer cannot carry out
a project successfully if the project’s foreman performance is lackluster. Thus the experience of a foreman is crucial in their ability to execute a project. Apart from many years’ experience a
foreman should also have;
- A good level of tertiary
education; a minimum of a degree in construction management or project management.
- Good people skills
- Good time management skills
Requirements
- Valid Driver's License is a
must
- Team Attitude
- Get'r done right attitude
- Self-starter - Motivator
- Hard worker
- Good attendance and on time is a
must