Plumbing Foreman - Construction - IN Region

GEMCO Constructors, founded in July of 2014, is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. GEMCO is a national mechanical, electrical, plumbing, building automation systems and service contractor providing comprehensive design and build solutions for its customers throughout the United States. GEMCO is coast to coast holding engineering and construction registrations, licenses, and certifications within 30+ states.

Position Summary

The Foreman is for planning, coordinating and supervising new construction and remodeling of existing buildings.

Primary Responsibilities and Duties 

• Organizes, coordinates, and supervises the work of the plumbing employees on construction projects. 
• Trains employees. 
• Determines work priorities and coordinates work activities within the design area and/or with others outside of the office; apportions work among employees according to abilities or specialized training. 
• Coordinates new construction and major remodeling, which involves attending meetings and reviewing project documents (e.g. contracts, specifications, blueprints) as necessary. 
• Collaborates with administrators on the supervision of all work operations. 
• Exercises control over rate of construction progress in order to complete construction project within time limits; schedules tasks for employees. 
• Leads inspection and commission of day to day construction work to enforce conformity to specifications. 
• Acts as adviser on job related problems. 
• Performs other related duties as assigned. 

Traits/Competencies 

• Knowledge of all phases of building construction, including work commonly done by the various building crafts. 
• Knowledge of plumbing and structural systems. 
• Knowledge of building materials, tools, and machines. 
• Knowledge of building material costs and wages. 
• Supervisory ability. 
• Ability to read blueprints and specifications for buildings. 

Requirements 

• High school graduation or equivalent. 
• Any combination totaling four years (48 months) work experience in building construction, remodeling, construction project coordination experience. 
• Knowledge of plumbing code 
• General computer, writing, communication, and interpersonal skills 

Physical Demands 

• The position requires standing, bending, reaching, lifting a majority of the workday. 
• Lift repetitively 50 pounds. 
• Climb ladders. 
• Work from scaffolding and lifts. 
• Drive a company vehicle (truck). 
• Other manual labor as required. 

Our employees are our most valuable asset. That's why at GEMCO Constructors we are committed to a comprehensive employee benefit program that helps our employees stay healthy and feel secure.

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Voluntary Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Accident
• Critical Illness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Our core values are "DECISIVENESS, DEPENDABILITY, INITIATIVE, RESOURCEFULNESS and FLEXIBILITY". 

• DECISIVENESS – Recognizing and acting on key factors to finalize important decisions.
• DEPENDABILITY – Fulfilling what I consented to do, even if it means unexpected sacrifice.
• INITIATIVE – Recognizing and doing what needs to be done before I am asked to do it.
• RESOURCEFULLNESS – Effectively utilizing the people and tools available to overcome challenges.
• FLEXIBILITY – Willingness to change plans or ideas to benefit the greater good.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.