Site Foreman

First started in Dubai in 1992, KPS is a market leader in commercial interiors. With more than 500 employees across the Middle East and Europe, people are at the heart of our business. We love a good challenge and view every day as an opportunity to innovate and set new standards for ourselves, our clients and our industry. Job Purpose

The purpose of the role of the Site Foreman is to plan the day-to-day construction/logistics activities of the project in consultation with the Site Manager(s). Allocation of labor/materials planning on a daily basis should be done in agreement with the Site Manager, with continual monitoring to ensure the resources remain productive.

Operational Responsibility

• Execute work in accordance with both internal and external HSE procedures and guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment.
• Lead one or more work packages on a project and coordinate with the Site Supervisor to ensure works are aligned with the programme.
• Assist Site Managers with forecasting and planning of manpower to ensure works are executed as per the programme.
• Ensure works are executed on site as per the specifications and drawings, following the KPS QA/QC plan to maintain quality.
• Ensure works are coordinated between subcontractors to avoid errors and rework.
• Ensure that tasks are completed on time and to the required quality standards.
• Ensure site logistics run smoothly. Prepare the necessary passes/timing for individual subcontractors to make deliveries within the building.
• Implement the outcome of toolbox talks by the Site Manager across the project, highlighting non-conformance back to the Site Manager.
• Provide input to the Site Manager regarding planned vs. actual progress to assist in progress reviews.
• Provide safety inductions to subcontractors to ensure KPS HSE standards are followed by all parties on site.
  
  

• Lead the team responsibly, providing effective line management to direct reports.
• Set objectives for direct reports and evaluate performance in line with the performance management framework, actively managing key personnel issues.
• Ensure that all staff acquire the required skills and knowledge through appropriate learning and development initiatives.
• This role manages a team.
• Undertake any other activities that may be assigned by the manager from time to time to meet business needs.
• This role has responsibility for HSE documentation.
  
  

• Diploma/Associate Degree in Construction or a similar field (or 6 years of total experience in a similar field).
• Minimum 4 years of on-site experience.
• Demonstrated communication skills, both written and oral, with emphasis on the English language.
• Demonstrated planning and organization skills.
• Demonstrated working knowledge of health and safety precautions and procedures.
• Demonstrated skills in quality management, including attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability in training on HSE requirements, including toolbox talks.
  
  

• Working experience with a reputed consultancy or contracting company.
• HSE qualification – ISO, NEBOSH.