November 7, 2024

J Benton Construction

St Thomas

FULL TIME

Foreman

J. Benton Construction, LLC, is more than a construction company. We're a team of builders that nurtures the needs of our clients while giving back to the Virgin Islands community where we live and work. Our goal is to be seen as one of the leading companies in the Caribbean by providing our clients with an unrelenting focus on customer service. We accomplish this by striving for excellence through continuous improvement and successfully completing projects without sacrificing quality. The project experience is just as significant to our team as the final product. We are proud to call the U.S. Virgin Islands our home.

Since 2019, J. Benton has been in a strategic partnership with Consigli Construction Co., Inc., one of the Northeast’s top general contractors, allowing both companies to leverage their shared experience, complementary strengths and resources for a best-in-class approach to wide variety of projects.

Foreman:
The Foreman is responsible for supervising, working alongside and coordinating the work of the construction workers on the job site. They must ensure that the work is completed on time and to the specified quality standards. The Foreman will also assign tasks to crew members and guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are followed.

Responsibilities:

Leads a small group of workers in one specific scope.
Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans.
Produce schedules and monitor attendance of crew.
Allocate general and daily responsibilities.
Supervise and train workers and tradespeople.
Ensure manpower and resources are adequate.
Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget.
Resolve problems when they arise.
Report on progress to General Foreman, Assistant Superintendent and/or Superintendent.

Required Skills:

High school diploma or diploma in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter etc.)
Proven experience as construction foreman
In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, and equipment
Understanding of electrical and hydraulic systems
Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints.
Excellent organizational and leadership skills
Ability to communicate and report effectively.
Aptitude in math
Problem-solving abilities
OSHA 30 Certification or equivalent safety training.

An Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

J. Benton Construction provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.