Foreman Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Foreman includes the following duties and responsibilities:

Oversee and ensure that all safety rules are being followed at all sites at all times
Produce work schedules in accordance with the availability of employees, contractors and labor laws and monitor the attendance of crew
Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, adjusting as necessary due to weather, supply delivery, and personnel
Emphasis on the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment including training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures
Develop and oversee quality standards on all sites
Monitor and manage project budgets on all sites
Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on-site quickly and amicably
Ability to delegate responsibilities and individual projects to the crew and contractors.
Recruit, hire, mentor, manage and train employees and contractors
Provide for adequate resources and staffing to meet safety needs, regulations, best practices, laws and project schedule
Report project status to supervisors, site engineers and officials regularly

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Foreman duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Foreman roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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