The desire to pursue a career in construction may have been planted in your heart early, passed down from generations or seeded by an early fascination with the building process. There may have been the realization that construction aligns with your skills and interests. Or maybe it happened later, when you saw an opportunity to take your career in a new direction.

You want to be part of a team that shares this passion and sense of purpose—a team that works collaboratively, respecting and listening to each other and treating each other like family. You want opportunities to grow, and you care about work-life balance. You want to know that the company you work for is ethical and responsible.

We know you can work for any company, but if you want a career with a company that’s been named a Best Place to Work, is Building With Purpose®, cares about others, and allows you to be true to yourself, your calling, your passion and your values—come build something great with us. Be a True Builder®.

The Labor Foreman helps plan and coordinate the efforts of the craft team under his/her supervision and to motivate them to accomplish their work safely, correctly and efficiently. He/she has experience leading other craft professionals.

YOUR DAY-TO-DAY: (Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.)

• Be able to perform all of the essential functions of the craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Train/teach safety practices, policies, and procedures related to an employee’s assigned tasks. Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision. Ensure that Laborers are qualified to perform their work.
• Gain complete understanding of scope of work and related parts of project.
• Develop a thorough understanding of project plans, specifications, and schedules as they relate to that portion of the work assigned.
• Conduct tool box meetings & communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to the crews.
• Plan and communicate with the warehouse, purchasing, and supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials, and equipment are available.
• Ensure through personal inspections that correct construction procedures are followed and work is in compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Point out deficiencies, explain, and take corrective action as needed.
• Review crew’s timecards for correct hours and phase coding. Monitor and report quantities of work accomplished on a daily/weekly basis.
• Complete performance reviews of craft workers.
• Develop weekly work plans and monitor production.
• In addition, perform other job-specific duties and have a basic understanding of the scheduling, material control, and productivity management systems.

• High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate) preferred
• Must be a highly qualified supervisor with at least 3 years’ experience.
• Ability to comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
  
• NCCER Certification preferred.

Robins & Morton is a privately held construction firm based in Birmingham, Alabama, with offices in Charlotte, Dallas, Huntsville, Miami, Nashville, Orlando, San Antonio, Tampa and Raleigh-Durham. The firm specializes in the construction of healthcare, hospitality, higher education, entertainment, sports and government buildings. Since 1946, the firm has built a reputation as a trusted advisor to clients nationwide by cultivating a high-performing team that values integrity, safety, and innovative thinking. Robins & Morton is consistently ranked as one of the top 100 contractors in the United States, and one of the top 15 in the Southeast.