Field Foreman
Grade Level: Supervision
Fair Labor Standards Act: Non-Exempt
Job Family: Operations
Statement of Duties
Primary Function
Under the direction of the person responsible for project management, organizes and directs daily activities of field personnel. Job site project responsibilities include preparing and/or reviewing shop drawings and submittals as well as providing and tracking installation labor estimates and inspection of work.
Internal and external customer satisfaction and realizing the expected profitability
are the ultimate responsibilities.
Specific Duties
1. Ensure that all employees are informed of Company Top Priorities as well as
current business conditions.
2. Maintains a strong focus on the installation processes to ensure continuous improvement in efficiencies, productivity, etc.
3. Maintains a strong focus on safety by insuring effective and continuing employee training.
4. Achieve promised performance goals to the internal and external customers.
5. Responsible for developing the maximum capability of each employee by providing training, coaching and counseling, career development as well as stimulating efficiency and effectiveness through dynamic leadership and personal example.
6. Conduct annual employee Performance Appraisals as well as recommend wage increases when appropriate based upon employee and company performance.
7. Oversee the successful implementation of programs that result in the reduction of costs, improved efficiencies and increase of profits for the company.
8. Maintain personal contact with the customers.
9. Conducts completed project inspection to ensure production standards and quality are met.
10. Communicates information on job completeness, employee’s production and quality.
11. Maintains knowledge of technologies and equipment as it impacts job site performance.
12. Regular and reliable attendance are required for all field personnel.
13. Supports and adheres to company policies and procedures.
14. Leads by example in work ethic, communications and attitude.
15. Work closely with the Sales Estimators in establishing costs and pricing.
16. Perform special assignments as required.
General Qualifications
· Appropriate education and industry experience with an emphasis on business and installation.
· A minimum of five years of supervisory experience in a related industry.
· Mechanical aptitude with an understanding of manufacturing and machinery.
· Proven track record as a team member and effective communicator.
· Must be results oriented with a high level of work intensity and a bias for action.
· Has demonstrated an appreciation for high quality, professionalism, profitability and leadership.
· Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure scheduled deadlines are met.
· Must have high expectations for personal and employee performance.
· Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities.
· Ability to establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with all contacted in the course of work.
· Ability to plan, organize, schedule, direct and supervise personnel.
· Ability to maintain appropriate quality control.
· Ability to prepare written reports.
· Ability to use a personal computer.
· Ability to read and understand industry standard technical documents, drawings and specifications.
· Maintain vehicle in good operation condition.
Project Manager
Grade Level: Management
Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt
Job Family: Administration and Coordination
Statement of Duties
Primary Function
Under general direction of the company President, is responsible for the overall success of each awarded contract. This position works with all individuals directly involved in the processing, fabrication and installation of projects. In addition, this position provides the coordination to lead these activities and supports the activities of the entire team. Customer satisfaction and realizing the expected profitability are the ultimate responsibilities.
Specific Duties
- Creating, maintaining and following standard processes and procedures.
- Overseeing the operational functions of each project.
- Creating and maximize efficiencies on each project.
- Coordinate between shop foreman, field foreman or lead glazier and general contractor as well as with the architect as appropriate.
- Prepare and/or coordinate reports applicable to tracking and measuring project performance.
- Creating job folders for each contract awarded for the following:
- Shop Supervisor
- Foreman or Lead Glazier
- Accounting Department
- Utilize job tracking procedures such as critical path charts for project management.
- Organize and coordinate pre-construction meetings with estimator, salesperson, draftsperson, shop supervisor, foreman or lead glazier and accounting department for timeline planning.
- Organize and coordinate pre-construction meetings general contractor, building owner, etc. for timeline planning.
- Coordinate on time shop drawing submittals with draftsperson.
- Coordinate material lead times and orders with shop supervisor and accounting department.
- Attend job site meetings with the general contractor.
- Offer value engineering recommendations during shop drawing preparation.
- As appropriate, attend meetings with project architect.
- As appropriate, attend meetings with material suppliers.
- Provide foreman or lead glazier with hours estimated to complete the project prior to start of work.
- Provide foreman or lead glazier with actual hours used compared to work completed during progress of project (real time tracking).
- Coordinate change orders with accounting department and general contractor, etc.
- Periodically visit job sites to assess progress and meet with appropriate contacts.
- Coordinate billing draw request, release of liens and close out documents with accounting department.
- Formal documentation in writing of job problems and potential job problems immediately when encountered with general contractor and architect, etc. as appropriate.
- Create and receive daily progress reports from foreman or lead glazier.
- Coordinate and hold each foreman and lead glazier accountable to meet agreed upon deadlines.
- Create and coordinate post-construction meetings with the estimator, salesperson, draftsperson, shop supervisor and accounting department to discuss any costs overruns or savings.
- Adhering to company policies and procedures.
- Supporting company mission, vision and core values.
- Leading by example in work ethic, communications and attitude.
- As a company policy, all employees are expected to be cross-trained in more than their immediate job responsibilities so they can be utilized in periods of vacation, illness and heavy workload.
General Qualifications
- College graduate or equivalent industry experience with a degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Business or a related field.
- Minimum of eight years of experience in the architectural building products industry in the commercial market segment.
- Proven ability to manage projects with a variety of products on all sizes of projects in the new and remodel market segments.
- Ability to relate to architects, general contractors, developers and building owners.
- A mechanical aptitude with a general understanding of application engineering and the building sciences.
- Has demonstrated an appreciation for high quality, professionalism, profitability and above average performance communicated by personal example.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as in-depth working knowledge of computers and project management software.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Accustomed to working in fast moving and sometimes stressful environment providing accurate and timely information to a high standard.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence as well as processes and procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of people in a business setting.
- Proven track record as a team member and effective communicator.
- Professional appearance and personality.
- Must be self-motivated, energetic and results oriented with a high level of work intensity and a bias for action.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure scheduled deadlines are met.
Sales Estimator
Grade Level: Salary
Fair Labor Standards Act: Exempt
Job Family: Sales
Statement of Duties
Primary Function
Under general direction of the Vice President, is responsible for the successful promotion, estimating and profitable sale of projects. In addition, this position has primary responsibility for the establishment, development and effectiveness of the external customer organization including building owners, general contractors and architects. This position is the principal liaison between the company and these customers.
Specific Duties
- Provide complete, accurate and timely estimates based on architectural drawings, specifications and the company’s cost structure.
- Provide timely quotations according to bid dates.
- Performs takeoffs and estimates of projects with a documented closing ratio and an annual goal of accomplishment.
- Perform consistent and effective bid follow-up on a face-to-face basis with major projects to close contracts and build strong business relationships.
- Focus on existing customers and on developing new customers.
- Reviews architectural specifications compared to shop drawings for accuracy and completeness.
- Strive for value engineering when appropriate in terms of product selection and installation efficiencies.
- Effectively use computer hardware and software in the preparation of the estimates.
- Upon closing the contract on major projects will review the approved documents with others on the team to ensure the profitable execution of the construction phase of the project.
- Thoroughly present the estimate to the team including details of how project was bid, installation type, products and systems used, possible conflicts, committed vendors and any other pertinent information.
- As necessary, remain involved in the project as required to ensure successful completion.
- Establish and maintain effective communications as well as coordination with all members of the building construction team.
- Participates in the analysis of the Real Time Labor Tracking Reports to compare actual shop fabrication and field installation labor to the estimated hours.
- Participates in the analysis of the Job Cost Exception Reports to determine why projects finished under or over the estimated profitability.
- Improve the estimating process based upon actual performance.
- Establishes personal Action Plans supporting the annual Company Top Priorities.
- Possess in-depth knowledge of major competitors’ strengths and weaknesses. Studies the competition in terms of products, price and promotional strategy and makes recommendations to counteract competitor’s strengths and strategies to maximize sales and profits.
- Develop outstanding customer relationships with existing and new general contractors as well as architects by proactively making calls as needed.
- Develop close working relationships with the inside support personnel.
- Develop outstanding customer relationships with suppliers.
- Maintain an attitude that is positive and supportive of others leading by example in work ethic, communications and attitude.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures as well as fully supports the company mission and vision.
- Maintain good housekeeping conditions within the work area.
- Performs special assignments as required.
- As a company policy, all employees are expected to be cross-trained in more than their immediate job responsibilities so they can be utilized in periods of vacation, illness and heavy workload.
General Qualifications
- College graduate or equivalent industry experience with a degree in Building Construction, Construction Management, Business or a related field.
- Proven ability to promote and sell projects with a variety of products on all sizes of projects in the new and remodel commercial market segments.
- Ability to relate to architects, general contractors, developers and building owners.
- A mechanical aptitude with a general understanding of application engineering and the building sciences.
- Has demonstrated an appreciation for high quality, professionalism, profitability and above average performance communicated by personal example.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office as well as in-depth working knowledge of computers and related software.
- Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Accustomed to working in fast moving environments providing accurate and timely information to a high standard.
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence as well as processes and procedures.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions internal and external customers.
- Proven track record as a team member and effective communicator.
- Professional appearance and personality.
- Must be self-motivated, energetic and results oriented with a high level of work intensity and a bias for action.
- Strong organizational and time management skills to ensure scheduled deadlines are met.