Foreman, Construction, Operations Manager

Job Title:

Working Foreman

Reporting To:
Contracts Manager

Hours of Work:
Monday – Friday 7.30am-5pm

About CFM

CFM is a leading Northern Ireland based construction, facilities management and M&E company delivering high quality projects and services across the public and private sectors. With a strong reputation for reliability, innovation and safety, CFM provides integrated construction, maintenance and engineering solutions to a wide range of clients. We are committed to investing in our people, supporting career development and creating a collaborative, high-performing working environment.

This role will have the responsibility for organising and coordinating work on-site with the client, their tenants, CFM Supervisors, works planners, our direct labour staff and sub-contractors.

Success in the role will be ensuring the work is carried out safely to an approved quality standard to meet the KPI’s for our contracts.

• Carry out normal trade related daily duties and completing appointments issued through PDA system
• Assisting the area supervisor & planner with the organising of the jobs for the operations team and overall operational aspects of the contract
• Responsible for ensuring Health and Safety standards and protocols are maintained with onsite teams, completing H&S audits, accident reporting.
• Be an on-site point of contact for Contract Supervisors, work planners and Operations Managers along with other administration personnel for all work/queries relating to service delivery
• Ensure clear flow of work instructions are allocated to our direct labour teams and sub-contractors.
• Surveying jobs and ordering required materials with the stores department
• Assisting with the collecting of materials for the operational team
• Liaising with the NIHE/project managers regarding works orders, agreed additions and omissions from the task orders
• Carry out thorough Pre & Post Inspection Surveys ensuring information is adequate with an accurate list of details relating to materials & work requirements so that the job can be planned accordingly and carried out efficiently & profitably
• Ensure works are completed via operative PDA (Accumobile) and Orchard system is accurately updated with all relevant information being readily available for admin and QS’s
• Providing support, guidance and training to direct labour & sub-contractor staff (where applicable)
• Assist with the Training of new on-site trades people (where applicable)
• To perform the job in accordance with the company’s policies and procedures
• Any other duties deemed necessary to ensure successful delivery of all works within the CFM workstream

• IT literate
• Must be able to demonstrate a satisfactory level of experience and sound knowledge in the delivery of minor building and maintenance services.
• Have good communication skills to deal with our customers and colleagues alike
• Valid CSR Card
• Full driving licence

• Experience in social housing sector.
• Previous experience in a Foreman/Supervisor Role

• Demonstrate reliability, flexibility, and adaptability
• Effectively manage time in order to meet deadlines
• Excellent team working skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to manage client relationships
• Strong planning and organisation skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a cross functional team
• Ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines & targets
• Have an understanding of work costs and productivity levels which should be expected
• Have a broad knowledge of construction and the skills of the team members.