Foreman - Design & Construction

As a key member of the hospital’s Design & Construction team, the construction Foreman is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations and execution of hospital construction projects performed by the in-house construction team. This role requires strong leadership, expertise in construction practices, and the ability to coordinate with various stakeholders, including contractors, engineers, project managers and hospital management, to ensure that construction projects are completed on time, within budget, and in compliance with all safety and regulatory standards. Responsible for coordinating renovations and construction activities performed by SJH construction team, contractors and vendors. Routinely inspects construction sites to identify proper procedures or problems with ongoing work or infrastructure exposed during construction. Oversees ongoing work effort on construction sites and schedules staff in one or more disciplines including all Carpenters, Painters, HVAC mechanics, Electricians and Plumbers, while also coordinating work required through other departments such as Maintenance, Security, or IT on active construction projects. Maintain an understanding of budgetary compliance for projects, including time and materials spend. 

Qualifications

Work requires a High school diploma or equivalent and five years experience in building trades and facility maintenance with a minimum of three years experience in a supervisory position. Valid drivers license with no pending violations and a acceptable driving record as stipulated by SJH policy and, if applicable, the SJH insurance carrier, for those required to drive a hospital vehicle. Work requires the ability to resolve problems that require the use of basic scientific, mathematical, or technical principles. OSHA - 30 preferred.

About Us

St. Joseph’s Health is recognized for the expertise and compassion of its highly skilled and responsive staff. The combined efforts of the organization’s outstanding physicians, superb nurses, and dedicated clinical and professional staff have made us one of the most highly respected healthcare organizations in the state, the largest employer in Passaic County, and one of the nation’s “100 Best Places to Work in Health Care”.

Benefits Eligibility : (Full-time and Part-time Employees-over 20 hours a week)

• Competitive salary*
• Robust benefits with health, dental, Rx and vision plans
• 403b retirement plan options with company match**
• Health & Wellness*
• Non-Profit Health System – eligible for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
• PTO, and paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• LTD : Long Term Disability
• Life Insurance Options
• Onsite Day care Program

*Available for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

**403b Company Match not applicable for Per Diem Employees and Part-time Employees working under 20 hours per week.

Pay transparency : St. Joseph’s Health provides a salary range to comply with New Jersey Law. The rate of pay for each position will be determined based on a variety of factors including the candidate's relevant experience, qualifications, skills, etc.” The salary range does not include incentives, differential pay or other forms of compensation.

About the Team

St. Joseph’s University Medical Center is an academic tertiary care medical center and state designated trauma center, located on the Paterson campus, regularly accepts referrals of difficult or unusual cases from other hospitals and physicians and performs both complex and routine procedures. 

The Medical Center offers a full complement of specialty and subspecialty services including ambulatory, behavioral health, cardiovascular, emergency/trauma, internal medicine, neuroscience, oncology, orthopedic/spine, rehabilitation, surgical specialty, women’s health, imaging and pediatrics. 

The nursing team at St. Joseph’s University Medical Center, which includes St. Joseph’s Children’s Hospital, has held the Magnet Award for Nursing Excellence, the profession’s highest honor, since 1999. They are also recipients of the prestigious 2010 Magnet Prize™ - one of only 8 Magnet-designated hospitals to ever receive The Magnet Prize, and the only one worldwide to receive the 2010 award.