foreman/woman, residential construction

Responsibilities

Tasks

• Prepare production and other reports
• Supervise workers and projects
• Co-ordinate and schedule activities
• Oversee apprenticeship training
• Recruit and hire workers and carry out related staffing actions
• Train or arrange for training
• Estimate costs and materials
• Set up equipment
• Ensure health and safety regulations are followed
• Recommend personnel actions
• Establish methods to meet work schedules
• Requisition or order materials, equipment and supplies
• Resolve work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity