BUILDING CONSTRUCTION GENERAL FOREMAN

Supervisors and general foremen in building and related trades supervise activities of a distinct unit at a construction site, control and coordinate the activities of workers who are engaged in various occupations.

Tasks include:

Interpreting specifications and job orders

Determining sequence of operations and use of equipment

Estimating manpower requirements

Assigning duties to workers

Analysing and resolving work problems

Coordinating the work of one or more units with other units

Recommending or initiating personnel action

Supervising co-workers and helping them in their work

Oversee the construction activities and progress, plan, implement and monitor work

Schedule in accordance to the master and detailed work programme

Liaise with Professional Engineer on the Temporary works

Liaise with consultants (QPS) for technical issues and coordinate the site activities with subcontractors

Handle of technical and engineering problems

Maintain quality standards, carry out site inspections and resolve technical issues on time

Prepare report and method statement whenever necessary

Manage and control site safety and neat

Supervise ongoing site activities closely