Foreman at Africa Talent Contours Limited

OVERVIEW:

• Directs the installation of building materials, such as concrete, brick, structural tile, concrete/cinder, glass, gypsum, terra cotta block to construct or repair walls, partitions, arches, sewers, and other structures.

DESCRIPTION OF JOB TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Under general supervision, receives moderate guidance on work priority.

• Provides leadership to cause the creation of organizational structure and processes required to fully execute the requirements of services and is responsible for the execution of services.
  • Evaluates service execution for compliance to contract, schedule, cost budgets, and quality.
  • Advises team of status, issues, impacts, risk, and cost influence factors about the scope of work.
  • Informs team of updates to safety rules and procedures.
  • Responsible for scheduling, coordinating, and supervising the work of all site operatives, ensuring that all work is delivered safely on time, and managing equipment and materials required.
  • Measures distance from reference points and marks guidelines on working surface to lay out work.
  • Directs the masons in the installation / repairs of blocks, bricks, tiles, mortar and plaster for a finished product.
  • Creates, installs & aligns concrete forms suitable for walks, roadways, foundations, footers, piers and walls.
  • Pours in place and finishes concrete according to industry standards and approved AHA.
  • Plans and directs the movements of materials and equipment to work locations and and the establishment of the work site.
  • Maintains a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers, and supervisors.
  • Completes records, maintains tools and equipment, and performs various clean-up/housekeeping activities.
  • Responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, sanitary, healthy, presentable, and professional atmosphere, free of dust, clutter, and trash in all working facilities and areas.
  • Responsible for proper utilization and safeguarding of all government and contractor-provided property (e.g including government facilities, equipment, and tools).
  • Responsible for the precise execution of Company time reporting procedures and accurate completion of timesheets.
  • Responsible to perform all assigned duties as safely and efficiently as possible to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Observes and follow all safety rules and procedures, including wearing required personal protective equipment.
  • Performs other duties and activities as directed.

 BASIC JOB QUALIFICATIONS: (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

• General knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in the masonry trade.
• Must have an excellent understanding of all safety directives and policies regarding the maintenance of masonry equipment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment that requires handling multiple tasks at a given time and rapidly adapting to changing priorities and schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, schematics, and written reference material, and follow engineering drawings, specifications, and instructions.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations, diagnose and resolve problems, and use hand and power tools.
• Able and willing to work periods of long hours to meet mission and project requirements.
• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, bending, standing, climbing, or walking.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft programs such as Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Must speak, read, and understand the English Language.
• Must pass overseas medical screening and be in good health.
• Must have a valid country of origin’s driver’s license.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS: SPECIAL CERTIFICATIONS OR TRAINING

• Any masonry certification/s is highly desired.

EDUCATION:

• Must be at least a High School, Technical, or Vocational course graduate is required.

EXPERIENCE:

• Must have at least five (5) years of experience in the masonry field and formwork/concrete construction labor work experience and (2) years of experience as a Foreman, Leadman, or in a Supervisory role at various construction projects.

Basic terms of the job offer.

• Assignment Duration: 12 months. Renewal subject to performance and project status.
• Base Monthly Salary: 48 hours per week minimum work requirement: $550.44 (based on 48 hr. work week requirement)
• Working schedule: 48 hours per week (8 hours per day/6 days a week)
• Payroll period: Monthly. Amount give take home.
• Overtime: Work more than 8 hours per day or work performed on a rest day and/or holiday,will be paid as overtime at the base salary rate.
• Accommodations: Housing, transportation, meals in-country, and laundry facilities are provided
• Sick Leave: Employee will accrue 2.67 hours of sick leave for each full month of service, beginning with the completion of the first full month of Foreign Service employment.
• Annual leave Up to 21 days paid at the end of each 12-month contract.
• Travel will be provided by the employer to the employee's home country.
• Project Holidays: 10 paid holidays. New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday, President’s Day, Philippine Independence Day, USA Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

Other requirements

• Your Passport must be valid for at least 12 months, with at least 6 total blank visa pages remaining.
• Your driver’s license must be valid for at least 6 months (unless processing for a CDL-required position, which will require 12 months remaining).
• Updated covid vaccination certificate