A foreman is responsible for ensuring that work runs smoothly at a construction site. They are responsible for being the point of contact between the construction workers and supervisors. A few of the main duties of a foreman are coordinating tasks for the day, creating schedules for workers, oversee quality of the site, and managing the budget. A foreman have to report the progress of the project to superiors.
Responsibilities
- Plan, implement and manage construction tasks in accordance with priorities and goals
- Assign tasks to construction workers
- Produce employee and project schedules
- Manage and monitor members attendance and work
- Allocate general and daily responsibilitie
- Supervise and train workers
- Ensure manpower and resources are adequate
- Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met
- Manage and guide the use of machinery and equipment
- Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget
- Resolve problems when they arise
- Be the liaison between construction workers and supervisors
- Solve disputes between workers
- Resolve any emerging problems and issues
- Prepare and present progress
Requirements
- Excellent knowledge of construction operations and equipment
- Familiarity with blueprints
- Good time-management skills
- Ability to multi-task
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Critical-thinker and problem-solver
- Good physical condition and stamina
