Foreman - Millwright/Steel Buildings (West Fargo)

A foreman is responsible for ensuring that everything goes 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 the quality of the site, and managing the budget. They also have to report the progress of the project to superiors. Some of the job titles that a foreman could grow into are construction supervisor and construction manager.

Responsibilities for Foreman:

Report project progress to superiors

Develop a work schedule for workers

Supervise all construction workers

Be the liaison between construction workers and supervisors

Solve disputes between workers

Ensure that a project is adequately staffed

Assign tasks to construction workers

Ensure that the project is staying on or under budget

Qualifications for Foreman

High School Diploma or GED required

Ability to organize a work schedule

Ability to solve disputes between workers

Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Excellent communication skills

Ability to negotiate

Deep knowledge of the construction industry and processes

Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints

Perform quality checks on construction equipment