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General Forman Jobs in Hawaii (NOW HIRING)

Communication with Leadman/Foreman/General Foreman * Overall project performance * Client relationship * Contract review and development of Budget * Manage change orders * Maintain project logs and ...

Laborer, Handroller (1H) Hilo

Keaau, HI

$16.25 - $19.75/hr

General Foreperson STATUS: Operating Engineers Union PRINCIPAL DUTIES Performs general labor duties 1. Shovels asphalt. 2. Cleans job site with sweepers and hand tools. 3. Assists spreader operator ...

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Perform general construction labor and support work as directed by the Foreman, Superintendent, or other field supervisor. * Assist foundation, concrete, drilling, micropile, excavation, and related ...

Tower Foreman

Kapolei, HI · On-site

$35 - $38/hr

Yours and ours. As a Tower Foreman , you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded ... You have a high school diploma or a general education degree (GED) * You have a minimum of 5 years ...

Tower Foreman

Kapolei, HI · On-site

$35 - $38/hr

Yours and ours. As a Tower Foreman , you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded ... You have a high school diploma or a general education degree (GED) * You have a minimum of 5 years ...

Yours and ours. As a Tower Foreman , you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded ... You have a high school diploma or a general education degree (GED) * You have a minimum of 5 years ...

Tower Foreman

Kapolei, HI · On-site

$35 - $38/hr

Yours and ours. As a Tower Foreman , you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded ... You have a high school diploma or a general education degree (GED) * You have a minimum of 5 years ...

Tower Foreman

Kapolei, HI · On-site

$35 - $38/hr

Yours and ours. As a Tower Foreman , you will develop new skills, work in a safety-minded ... You have a high school diploma or a general education degree (GED) * You have a minimum of 5 years ...

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What is the difference between General Forman vs Construction Supervisor?

AspectGeneral FormanConstruction Supervisor
CertificationsOSHA safety training, OSHA 30-hourOSHA safety training, OSHA 30-hour, possibly project management certifications
Work EnvironmentOn-site, overseeing daily work of crewsOn-site and administrative, overseeing multiple projects or crews
ResponsibilitiesSupervises workers, ensures safety, manages daily tasksPlans projects, manages teams, liaises with clients and management

The main difference is that a General Forman primarily supervises daily on-site activities and workers, while a Construction Supervisor has broader responsibilities including project planning and coordination. The Construction Supervisor often oversees multiple crews and handles administrative tasks, whereas the General Forman focuses on direct supervision of laborers and trades on a specific site.

Infographic showing various General Forman job openings in Hawaii as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution.

Project Manager - American Electric

Mililani, HI • On-site

Olgoonik Corporation
Executive Offices • 1 - 5K employees

$85K - $120K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago


Olgoonik rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 8 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

American Electric and Olgoonik is an Equal Opportunity Employer

 

Overview:

Manage all administration, labor, material, and company assets on assigned projects within the AE Construction Mission.

 

Primary Responsibilities:

  • Communication with Leadman/Foreman/General Foreman
  • Overall project performance
  • Client relationship
  • Contract review and development of Budget
  • Project objectives, policies, procedures
  • Manage change orders
  • Maintain project logs and schedules
  • Monitor construction activities with Foreman to ensure project is on schedule, in compliance with the contract documents, and within budget
  • Represent American Electric
  • Prepare monthly financial reports
  • Manager procurement and subcontractors
  • Enforce AE company policies, procedures, and standards
  • Read and interpret instructional manuals, specifications, work site directions, and written instructions
  • Able to identify issues and help come up with solutions with Foreman/General Foreman.
  • Train and develop project support staff providing growth opportunities
  • Ensure timely payment


Key Targeted Results (KTR): 

  • Financial – Projects meet or beat Budget
  • Safety – No lost time incidents, AE Safety Audit Score of XX or above
  • Client Relations – Promoter NPS, Client Recommendation Letter

 

Supervisory Responsibilities: 

  • Supervisory responsibilities are not anticipated.


Objective Measures of Performance: 

  • Financial – Project Budget 
  • Safety – Qty of Lost Time Incidents, AE Safety Audit Score
  • Client Relations – Provide Value to our Clients


Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

  • Experience with Software to include Vista, MS Office, Field Work Center, Apex Online MR, Bluebeam, Outlook, MS Project, Conest


Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: 

  • None.


Security Clearance: 

  • None.


Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to be able to occasionally stand; walk; sit; use hands and/or fingers to handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; operate office equipment, reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop; kneel; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and or move up to 25 pounds. 


American Electric and Olgoonik are Equal Opportunity Employers

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. As an Alaska Native corporation, Olgoonik provides hiring preference to Olgoonik shareholders, descendants, and their spouses to the extent allowed by law. 


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