The list of responsibilities of a press pit project foreman is extensive.
Aside from possessing the special skill set required to successfully execute this sort of construction, you’ll also have to wear many hats. (Not literally, of course. Though a hard hat will definitely be required.)
Ideally, you want to work for a well established and professional company with decades of expertise in building press pits and machine foundations.
The Art of Building Press Pits/Machine Foundations
A wide variety of manufacturing industries utilize machines and presses to handle their fabrication needs.
These presses can be large - weighing anywhere from thousands of pounds to thousands of tons.
And they can create significant vibration and impact issues for your facility.
Hence the need for press pits/machine foundations, and those who have the expertise to build them.
That’s why the role of press pit project foreman is such a heady one. So we’ll take a look at what sorts of responsibilities are expected in performing this job.
The Press Pit Project Foreman As Supervisor AND Assistant
Safety is job #1.
So the first thing you’ll do each day prior to beginning work is to complete a job safety analysis (JSA). You will also do this at the close of the working day. Consider these the bookends of your workday.
Right out of the gate, you’ll need to take a look at the construction drawings and the schedule. Then develop job tasks and direct on-site crew members as needed.
As the foreman, it’s important that you make sure that all crew members are showing up on-time, with the proper attire, tools, and safety equipment to complete their daily tasks.
Meanwhile, you’ll also need to coordinate material needs, equipment needs, saw cutting, deliveries, and staffing with your project manager and dispatch as required.
But while you’re out there supervising every on-site employee and ensuring that everything is being done correctly, safely, and in a timely manner, you may be called upon to help out too.
That means you’ll need to be available to assist with or complete on-site layouts or pre-pour checks as required.
A Pro with the Paperwork
We already tackled the importance of the JSAs above.
But on top of that, there will be equipment inspections, change orders, accident forms, injury forms, receipts, yard slips, and all other matters of paperwork to turn into the appropriate office department in a timely manner.
So yeah. Organizational skills are a must.
Plus, you’ll be responsible for obtaining and maintaining the proper certifications for operating required construction equipment. This includes but is not limited to, manlift, skid loader, excavator, front end loader, Broderson crane, site-truck, boom crane… you get the idea.
Communication is Key
But being a press pit project foreman isn’t just about monitoring the site and handling paperwork. Communication skills are a necessity.
You’ll be talking with the customer (as needed) to ensure that expectations are being met and work is being completed in a satisfactory fashion.
Direct communication with your project manager or salesperson to report the status of your construction project will also be required. This may be on a daily basis.
In fact, you’ll be connecting frequently with your project manager, dispatch, and/or safety director to coordinate material, equipment, and staffing needs, as well as addressing safety incidents, near misses, and/or general safety concerns.
Are You Ready for a New Challenge?
The ultimate job of the press pit project foreman is doing the many MANY things it takes to maintain a clean, safe, and efficient workspace at all times.
If you’re up for the challenge, contact us today.
We’re always looking for eager and capable workers to join our highly professional and experienced team.
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