GENERAL FOREMAN OF GENERAL TRADES

City of Chicago

$146K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Completion of a US Department of Labor registered Carpentry apprenticeship program with 6 years of journey-level carpentry experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role; OR
  • Completion of an industry or company sponsored carpentry apprenticeship with 8 years of journey-level experience and 3 years in a supervisory role; OR
  • An Associate's degree in Construction Management or a related field with 6 years of carpentry experience, including 3 years in a supervisory role; OR
  • 10 years of journey-level carpentry experience with 3 years in a supervisory role;
  • Valid State of Illinois driver's license required;
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Excel preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with senior managers to plan and manage large-scale infrastructure projects;
  • Supervise a diverse workforce of skilled trades personnel through direct oversight of Foremen;
  • Ensure compliance with construction methods and materials requisition for sidewalk reconstruction projects;
  • Coordinate maintenance and repair work on bridges, overseeing the work of multiple trades;
  • Manage day-to-day operations of residential street and alley asphalt resurfacing projects, including scheduling and directing staff.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance options;
  • Retirement plan with employer contributions;
  • Access to employee assistance programs and wellness initiatives;
  • Paid time off and holiday leave;
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
Full Job Description
Functions as a senior-level manager, directing work operations of a large staff of skilled trades and craft personnel in various disciplines, and managing large scale construction projects and activities relating to the maintenance of City building structures and facilities and transportation infrastructure ESSENTIAL DUTIES • Positions in the Department of Transportation work with senior managers in planning, scheduling and managing large-scale projects relating to the city's infrastructure including the repair and maintenance and construction of streets, sidewalks, bridges and viaducts • Directs a large work force of skilled trades across various disciplines including carpenters, plumbers, bricklayers, and cement finishers through the direct supervision of Foreman • Directs construction projects relating to the reconstruction of sidewalks, ensuring proper construction methods and work procedures are followed, needed materials are requisitioned and delivered to sites, required permits are obtained, and appropriate utilities are notified • Oversees bridge maintenance and repair work, coordinating the work of various trades including ironworkers, electricians, and machinists • Directs the day-to-day operations of residential street and alley asphalt resurfacing projects, directing administrative staff in the scheduling of projects and the work of skilled trades and laborers assigned to projects and jobs Additional duties may be required for this position. Location: 1501 W PERSHING RD Days: MONDAY-FRIDAY Hours: 7 :00am-3:30pm THIS POSITION IS IN THE CAREER SERVICE Qualifications • Successful completion of a US Department of Labor registered Carpentry apprenticeship training program and journey-level status, plus six (6) years of journey-level carpentry experience, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position; OR Should the above criteria not be fulfilled, the following options are available: • Successful completion of an industry or company sponsored apprenticeship training program in carpentry, PLUS eight (8) years of journey-level work experience as a Carpenter in the construction industry, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position OR • Graduation from an accredited college with an Associate's degree or higher in Construction Management, Construction Technology, Civil Engineering, or a directly related field, PLUS six (6) years of work experience as a Carpenter in the construction industry, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position OR • Ten (10) years of work experience in the construction industry as a journey-level Carpenter, of which three (3) years are in a supervisory role related to the responsibilities of the position • A valid State of Illinois driver's license is required • Working knowledge of Microsoft Project and Microsoft Excel software highly desirable WORKING CONDITIONS General office environment Exposure to outdoor weather conditions Exposure to hazardous conditions (e.g., construction sites, heavy machinery) EQUIPMENT Standard office equipment (e.g., telephone, printer, photocopies, fax machine) Computers and peripheral equipment (e.g., personal computer, computer terminals) Personal protective equipment (e.g., hard hat, shoes, glasses, gloves, safety vest) PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Ability to stand, walk and bend for extended or continuous periods of time Ability to access multi-level facilities SELECTION REQUIREMENTS This position requires applicants to complete an interview. The interviewed candidate(s) possessing the qualifications best suited to fulfill the responsibilities of the position will be selected. For Information on our employees benefits please visit our benefits website at: https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/fin/benefits-office.html For Information on our salary and title structure visit our classifications website City of Chicago :: Classification and Pay Plan APPLICATION EVALUATION: Initial evaluation will be based on information provided on the application and the documents submitted. Department of Human Resource staff will review applications after the final posting date. Staff will follow any and all required Employment/Hiring Plan provisions, federal, state and local laws, and Collective Bargaining Agreements when applicable. Staff will apply hiring preferences as required by the municipal code. Placement on an eligibility list is not an offer or guarantee of an interview nor employment with the City of Chicago. COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY: To further our commitment to hiring applicants with diverse experience the City of Chicago has adopted the following ordinances 2-74-020 and 2-74-075. The ordinances provide a preference to applicants who meet minimum qualifications and who are veterans of the Armed Forces, and/or residents of Socio-Economically Disadvantaged Areas (SEDA) and/or Chicago Public School (CPS) high school graduates to be referred to departments for consideration. These hiring preferences do not apply to bidders, as Collective Bargaining Agreements define the hiring process for bidders. For positions covered by a collective bargaining agreement, bidders will be considered before external candidates. To learn more about our hiring practices click here. ALL REFERENCES TO POLITICAL SPONSORSHIP OR RECOMMENDATION MUST BE OMITTED FROM ALL APPLICATION MATERIALS SUBMITTED FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.

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