Job Description Foreman

Overview:
This role is responsible for the supervision and coordination of site personnel and subcontractors, the reporting of all relevant site activities and managing the quality of work performed. This role requires a minimum of at least ten years experience working in the earthmoving and civil construction industry with three of those years in a senior/supervisory role is essential to the position. A strong people/supervision skill together with an ability to communicate effectively with others at all levels is important, as are sound planning and organisation skills. A strong understanding and working knowledge of OHS&R, Environmental Management and Quality Systems is required. The Site Foreman will also be required to use their own initiative and apply a deductive approach when maintaining productivity and cost effectiveness.

Reports to: Direct Reports: Critical Responsibilities:

Construction Manager Leading Hand Construction Workers Site Supervision Occupational Health and Safety / Environmental Quality Control People / Sub-Contractor Management Cross Functional Support / Training

1.0

Site Supervision

Duties: 1.1 Ensure the daily programming of all site works is performed in accordance with the Company construction program. 1.2 In conjunction with the Project Manager, Site Engineer and Construction Manager plan and review overall status of project(s) on an ongoing basis. 1.3 Ensure all site resource (labour, machinery, materials, sub-contractors etc) are effectively utilised and monitored in order to achieve timely completion of projects. 1.4 Ensure the Purchasing Officer is provided with sufficient notice when plant and equipment are free to go to another site. 1.5 Upon completion of task, ensure all appropriate hired in plant and equipment is promptly off hired. 1.6 Ensure the Project Manager is promptly provided with any relevant documentation received from either the client or authorities. 1.7 Identify and record any possible variations to the contract, ensuring the Project Manager / Construction Manager is promptly notified.

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1.8 Each Tuesday between 9.00am & 10.00am, ensure all times for relevant site personnel are provided to the office. 1.9 Ensure that all statutory requirements (eg. Local Council, EPA etc) are adhered to on site at all times. 1.10 Ensure site diary is completed at the completion of each day, accurately recoding the days events.

2.0

Occupational Health and Safety Environment

Duties: 2.1 Make a deliberate effort to gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the Companys OH&S and Environmental Policies and Procedures, ensuring all site personnel adhere to them at all times. 2.2 Ensure the appropriate safety equipment is worn by site personnel at all times. 2.3 Ensure that all requests to perform unsafe work practices that may result in damage to machinery, people or property are declined. 2.4 Notify the Systems Manager and/or a member of the Safety Committee regarding any unsafe or potentially hazardous situations on site. 2.5 If injured, all employees are required to adhere to and actively participate in the Companys Rehabilitation Policy and Procedures.

3.0

Quality Control

Duties: 3.1 Make a deliberate effort to gain a full understanding and working knowledge of the Companys Quality Systems, ensuring all site personnel adhere to them at all times. 3.2 Prior to the commencement of site works, gain an understanding of the relevant project specifications and drawings. 3.3 On an ongoing basis, monitor all works against specifications to ensure the continuing quality and accuracy of work performed. 3.4 Notify the Projects Manager / Construction Manager of any defects, mistakes, errors, contamination or variations identified. 3.5 Ensure all the applicable quality checklists are properly completed.

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4.0 People/Sub-Contractor Management
Duties: 4.1 Make self-available as coach/mentor in assisting direct reports to develop in their positions. 4.2 Ensure that relevant information is communicated to direct reports/sub-contractors enabling them to effectively carry out their functions. 4.3 Delegate tasks to direct reports in line with skill, knowledge and ability and where necessary identify skill gaps and training requirements. 4.4 On an ongoing basis, monitor the progress of sub-contractors in order to determine suitability for future work. 4.5 Ensure all reasonable steps are taken in order to achieve industrial harmony within the organisation at all times.

5.0 Cross Functional Support/Training

5.1 Be prepared to assist other Company Personnel as required/requested. 5.2 As required/requested, be prepared to carry out other duties and responsibilities. 5.3 As required, become involved in on the job training of others. 5.4 Participate in any other relevant/appropriate training programs as requested by the company.

Authorities Company Motor Vehicle (Refer to Company Motor Vehicle Policy) Fuel Card Mobile Phone Burton Site Keys

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Burton Contractors Pty Ltd is a Safety, Quality, Environmentally and Human Rights conscious Company and as a result it is the responsibility of every employee to fully understand and adhere to all of the Companys Policies and Procedures. I have read and understood the outlined responsibilities and duties of my job. I undertake to carry out these responsibilities and duties or any other duties and responsibilities as requested to the best of my ability.

Project Manager: ...........................................

Witness: ...............................................

Signed: ..................................................

Signed: ..............................................

Date: ..................................................

Date: ...............................................

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