Structured Cabling Foreman

Foreman*Must be local to Columbus, Ohio90 days Contract to HireREPORTING RELATIONSHIPSPOSITION REPORTS TO: Project ManagerPOSITIONS SUPERVISED: Lead Technicians, Installers II, Installers IPOSITION PURPOSEResponsible for project installation from start to finish. Ensures that assigned installation functions are conducted in accordancewith established policies and procedures, that customer service, quality, productivity, and safety standards are met or exceeded,and that related testing, reporting and documentation is timely, accurate, and complete. Performs the duties of Lead Technician ifneeded or no one assigned.Key Accountabilities1. Take care of and communicate with the customer.2. Quality and appearance of installed work meets or exceeds customer and company expectations.3. Manage Materials, Tools, Equipment, and assigned manpower from kickoff through completion. Plan assigned projectsincluding two-week look ahead to promote efficient resource utilization (90 % minimum required).4. Record Keeping: Accurate reporting of job status, records and changes 100%.5. Full ownership as evidenced by seeing overall project from planning stages through completion with an attention toquality, customer’s expectation and sense of urgency.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND BASIC DUTIES1. Assumes responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of the project.Foreman Job Description - V2.1-120605 (Approved).docPage 2 of 4a. Organizes, schedules, assigns, performs, & prioritizes work activities on a Daily, Weekly, and two-week lookbasis for assigned project team (Foreman, Lead Technician, Installer II and Installer I (as applicable)).b. Verifies the correct materials / parts are on the project to match specifications and notifies management ofadditional materials / parts requirements well in advance of the planned date of installation.c. Ensures that necessary equipment and manpower is coordinated with the field operations management and onthe jobsite, properly maintained and utilized as required.d. Ensure that all on site project work follows established company policy and quality, customer, productivity,and safety procedures.e. Completes related paperwork, reports, and support functions.2. Assumes responsibility for establishing and maintaining good communications, coordination, and workingrelations with the customer and company personnel.a. Assists and supports other Foreman and Project Management personnel as needed. Assists the field operationsmanagement team in evaluating the progress and performance of Lead Technicians, Installer II, and Installer Ipersonnel. Provides suggestions for improved performances.b. Keeps the Project Manager informed of all areas of project activities and of any significant concerns. Identifiesproblems and provides suggestions.d. Keeps the Customer informed in accordance with company standards or client requests as directed by manager.e. Attends meetings as required.3. Assumes responsibility for ensuring that field operations & installation functions are conducted in accordancewith Company policies and procedures.a. Follows and ensures that project team follows established Field Operations procedures and instructions.b. Follows and ensures that project team follows quality and safety standards.c. Ensures that deadlines are met.d. Ensures the work area is clean, secure, and well maintained.e. Inspects work upon completion.4. Assumes responsibility for related duties as required or assigned.a. Completes and updates weekly project reports.N9 Foreman Job Description - V2.1-120605 (Approved).docPage 3 of 4b. Completes special projects as assigned.c. Assists in other areas as needed.d. Performs the duties of Lead Technician as needed.QUALIFICATIONSEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION: HS Diploma or equivalent.CERTIFICATION: BICSI CertificationREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE: Knowledge of installation procedures.EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Previous experience required, two+ (2+) years preferred.SKILLS/ABILITIES: Quality orientation.Well organized and attentive to detail.Willingness to assist others.Ability to closely follow written and verbal instructions.PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITIONREACHING: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction.STANDING: For extended time periods.WALKING: Especially for long distances.PUSHING: Using upper body to press against something with steady force.PULLING: Using upper body to draw, drag, haul, or tug objects.LIFTING: Use of upper body and back muscles to lift objects.FINGER DEXTERITY: Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up smallobjects, or pinching fingers together.GRASPING: Using fingers and palm on an object.TALKING: Especially where one must frequently convey detailed or important instructions or ideasaccurately, loudly, or quickly.Foreman Job Description - V2.1-120605 (Approved).docAVERAGE HEARING: Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information.REPETITIVE MOTIONS: Movements frequently and regularly required using the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.FINE, ACUTE VISUAL ABILITIES: Fine visual acuity with the ability to inspect closely or to assemble small parts; color vision;or depth perception and/or field of vision.PHYSICAL STRENGTH: Medium work; exerting up to 50 lbs. occasionally, and/or up to 20 lbs. frequently, and 10lbs. constantly.WORKING CONDITIONSMust work under hazardous conditions including high places, exposure to electrical current,and moving machinery.Worker may be subject to other construction and client site hazards and required to workwith Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITIONREASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out simple one or two stepinstructions and to deal with ordinary, standardized situations.MATHEMATICS ABILITY: Ability to perform very basic math skills including adding; subtracting, multiplying, anddividing two digit numbers; the four basic arithmetic operations with money; andoperations with units such as inch, foot, yard; ounce, and pound (or their metriccounterparts).