Architectural Foreman, Finishing
Job purpose
Oversee and coordinate the final stages of construction, focusing on the finishing touches that give the villa its final look and functionality. Supervise all activities related to the interior and exterior finishes, including plastering, painting, flooring, tiling, carpentry, and the installation of fixtures and fittings. Ensure that the work is completed according to design specifications, quality standards, and within the project timeline.
Key accountability areas
Supervision and coordination:
Oversee all on-site finishing work, including plastering, painting, tiling, flooring, carpentry, and fixture installation.
Supervise and manage trades teams, ensuring efficient, high-standard, and timely work.
Coordinate with other teams to ensure finishing work is sequenced correctly and does not conflict with other activities.
Ensure finishing tasks align with architectural drawings, specifications, and client requirements.
Material management:
Coordinate procurement and delivery of finishing materials, ensuring specifications and availability.
Monitor material usage to minimize waste and ensure sufficient stock levels.
Ensure proper storage and handling of materials on-site.
Scheduling and time management:
Develop and manage the finishing work schedule to ensure on-time completion.
Communicate with the project manager and teams to resolve delays or obstacles.
Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining quality standards.
Communication and reporting:
Regularly update the project manager and team on progress and challenges.
Report issues such as delays, material shortages, or quality concerns, suggesting solutions.
Keep accurate records of work, workforce hours, and material usage.
Problem-solving and issue resolution:
Identify and resolve quality or installation issues in finishing works.
Provide solutions for site-specific challenges to maintain the project schedule.
Final inspections and handover:
Ensure high-quality finishing and assist with final inspections before client handover.
Manage snagging and address any punch list items before project completion.
Role accountability
HR proficiency:
Train subordinates and form a team to complete work effectively.
Provide leadership, coaching, and direction to subordinates in all aspects of their work.
Delegate tasks to subordinates in each respective assignment.
Ensure fair distribution of tasks to maintain morale and motivation of subordinates.
Delivery:
Perform planned activities to meet operational and development targets as per delivery schedules.
Utilize resources effectively to achieve objectives within efficient cost and time.
Provide periodic reports detailing deviations and execution of planned tasks.
Problem-solving:
Resolve any related problems that arise and escalate complex operational issues as needed.
Quality:
Ensure quality requirements by developing effective quality control and processes including specifications for products, processes, or related activities.
Business process improvements:
Coordinate well-defined written systems, policies, procedures, and seek automation opportunities as much as possible.
Compliance:
Comply with related policies, procedures, and work instructions.
Safety:
Ensure compliance with relevant safety, quality, and environmental management procedures and controls within defined work areas to guarantee safety, legislative compliance, and delivery of high-quality products and services.
Academic qualification
Diploma degree in any relevant field.
Work experience
5 to 15 years.
Technical / functional competencies
Materials/parts knowledge
Plans and drawings
Work order management
Hand/power tool proficiency