Foreman
This position is no longer open.
The Planning and Renovation Office at the Facilities Management Department is currently looking for a construction Foreman at the Beirut Campus.
Position Summary:
The Foreman is mainly responsible for supervising and monitoring the renovation activities and for managing all work crews and individuals on site. She/he should monitor and drive projects to program, assist in quantity and quality controls and in updating space databases as required.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
- Be the first person to arrive on the work site each day
- Monitor the day-to-day site activities and the progress of renovation projects, oversee the contractors’ work and ensure that daily tasks are efficiently performed
- Coordinate with the contractor’s representatives to ensure that all tasks are performed as per the approved project requirements
- Monitor daily construction procedures to ensure that proper quality is maintained and that schedules are being followed
- Make sure that all the tasks executed on site are approved prior to execution
- Maintain a visible presence to answer related questions and issues, upon clear instructions from the Senior Architect in charge, and help with difficult situations or technical problems
- Make certain that the contractor’s representatives handle all cleanup tasks before they leave and that all tools, equipment or material are put away
- Validate that all locks are in place and secured
- Make sure that all university procedures, rules and regulations are observed and abided by at all times by the Contractors
- Create progress reports on a daily basis and ensure that any significant information is communicated to the supervisor and ensure that management is always updated on project development
- Handle onsite incidents and emergencies in a proactive manner
- Perform other duties pertinent to the position as requested
Minimum Qualifications & Skills:
- Trade or Technical School in architecture, civil engineering or project management or relevant experience on site of at least 10 years
- Strong leadership and communication skills are essential to drive the project and communicate at varying levels
- Working knowledge of most aspects of renovations
- Knowledge of general construction safety including personal protective devices, hazardous materials, and power tool safety
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment
- Good verbal and written communication skills in English and Arabic
- Computer literacy is a plus
CVs should be emailed to vacancy2@lau.edu.lb, specifying the job title in the subject line. Please provide the exact month and year while listing your professional experience.
Closing date for applications is Sunday, September 4, 2016
No applications will be accepted after this date, and only shortlisted candidates will be notified.
The Lebanese American University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity