Telecommunications Foreman

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Telecommunications Foreman will participate in the installation as well as oversee the installation and maintenance and inspection of Telecommunications Systems, processes and subcontractors.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regular attendance at assigned location; may include A/Z office or other project site;
• Act as a team leader in the execution of Telecommunications work safely and with the objective of constructing a best in class product;
• Oversee and audit site safety and quality control programs;
• Ensure all site safety work permits as defined within the Project Specific Safety Program are acknowledged and adhered to;
• Coordinate interface between project management and site operation participants in the execution of construction services;
• Oversee and coordinate any subcontractors work that may be working under the Telecommunications Division.
• Confirm the design intent with architectural, engineering, and consultants in accordance with Standard Project Control requirements;
• Coordinate field trade activities in accordance with the project schedule and help with developing the three week look ahead coordination schedules with all appropriate Project Team Participants;
• Attend all trade contractor weekly coordination meetings with Project Manager and/or Project Engineer;
• Coordinate equipment and specialty material deliveries and staging requirements;
• Assist with coordination and scheduled shut-downs as required to support any associated on-site operational requirements;
• Support constructability and value management analysis with best industry practices;
• Assess trade contractor earned value status with Project Management Team for monthly requisitions;
• Maintain project as-built documentation and site coordination drawings;
• Establish work completion and punch lists in accordance with established Quality Control and Quality Assurance Programs;
• Ensure field installation compliance with all technical specifications, approved shop drawings and submittals;
• Support interface with Client Representatives on pro-active customer centric basis;
• Complete associated Superintendent project control requirements in accordance to Corporate Standard Operating Practices and Procedures;
• Support field investigation analysis for potential claim / issue resolution practices with Project Team, as required;
• Support field close-out, commissioning, and validation requirements as defined with the Project Team;
• Insure the necessary equipment and materials are always available to support the field team so as to maximize productivity;
• Detect faulty operation of equipment or defective materials and notify supervisors;
• Direct helpers or apprentices in appropriate tasks;
• Read and interpret blueprints, plans or specifications to determine work details or procedures;
• Must maintain strict adherence to safety rules and quality;
• Insure proper site housekeeping is always maintained;
• Interact with co-workers in an attentive courteous manner;