About GEMCO
Founded in July 2014 and headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana, GEMCO Constructors is a national mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems, and service contractor. We provide comprehensive design and build solutions for customers across the United States and hold engineering and construction registrations, licenses, and certifications in more than 30 states. With coast-to-coast operations, GEMCO delivers safe, efficient, and innovative solutions across diverse markets.
Position Summary
The Foreman is responsible for monitoring electrical installations and crews consisting of journeyman and apprentices, specifically managing the productivity, safety, quality control and procurement of materials.
Primary Responsibilities and Duties
- Organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of the craft employees on construction projects.
- Determines work priorities and coordinates work activities within the design area and/or with others outside of the office; apportions work among employees according to abilities or specialized training.
- Coordinates new construction and major remodeling, which involves attending meetings and reviewing project documents (e.g. contracts, specifications, blueprints) as necessary.
- Collaborates with administrators on the supervision of all work operations.
- Exercises control over rate of construction progress to complete construction project within time limits, schedules tasks for employees.
- Leads inspection and commission of day to day construction work to enforce conformity to specification
- Adhere to and instruct others on proper safety protocol
Traits/Competencies
- Ability to train and supervise others
- Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts.
- Knowledge of electrical systems.
- Knowledge of building materials, tools, and machines.
- Knowledge of building material costs and wages.
- Ability to read blueprints and specifications for buildings.
- General computer, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
