Site Foreman

First started in Dubai in 1992, KPS is a market leader in commercial interiors. With more than 500 employees across the Middle East and Europe, people are at the heart of our business. We love a good challenge and view every day as an opportunity to innovate and set new standards for ourselves, our clients and our industry.

Job Description

Job Purpose

The purpose of the role of the Site Foreman is to plan the day to day construction / Logistics activities of the project in consultation with the Site Manager(s) Allocation of labor / Materials planning on a daily basis in agreement with the Site Manager and continual monitoring to ensure the resources remain productive.

Operational Responsibility

• Execute work in accordance to both internal and external HSE procedures and Guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Lead one or more work packages on a project, coordinate with the Site Supervisor ensuring works are aligned with the programme.
• Assist Site Managers with forecasting and planning of man power to ensure works are executed as per the program.
• Ensure works are executed on site as per the specifications and drawings. Following KPS QA/QC plan to maintain quality.
• Ensure works are coordinated between sub contractors to avoid errors and re-work.
• Ensure that tasks are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure site logistics run smoothly, Prepare the necessary passes / timing for individual sub contractors to make deliveries with the building.
• Implement the outcome of Toolbox talks by the site Manager across the project, highlighting non conformance back to the site Manager.
• Provide input to the site Manager in regard to planned VS actual to assist in progress reviews.
• Provide safety inductions to Sub Contractors to ensure KPS HSE standards are followed by all parties on site.
  
  

People Responsibility

• Lead the team responsibly providing eective line management to direct reports
• Set objectives for direct reports and evaluate performance in line with the performance management framework, and actively manage key personnel issues
• Ensure that all sta acquire the required skills and knowledge through appropriate learning and development initiatives
  
  

Additional

• This role has a reporting team.
• Undertake any other activities that may be assigned by the manager from time to time to meet business needs.
• This role has responsibility for HSE documentation.
  
  

Person Specifications (Essential)

• Diploma/ Associate Degree in Construction or similar field (Or 6 years total experience in similar field)
• Minimum 4 years on-site experience
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral, with emphasis on English language.
• Demonstrated Planning and Organisation skills
• Demonstrated working knowledge of Health and Safety precautions and procedures.
• Demonstrated skills in Quality management, including attention to details.
• Demonstrated ability with training of HSE requirements, including Tool box talks
  
  

Person Specification (Desirable)

• With working experience from a reputed consultancy or contracting company.
• HSE qualification - ISO, NEBOSH