Program Overview

AGENDA

• Overview of Program Content to Date– Student satisfaction results

• Review of Train the Trainer Workshops– Trainer satisfaction results

• Next Steps– Program Guidelines

• Review of Production Module

Action Learning andThe Foreman’s Development Series

The Role of the ForemanForeman’s Development Series

Why Become a Foreman?

• Why do you want to become a foreman?

– Take on the responsibility to have a greater impact on a project.

– You are ready to take on new challenges and learn new skills.

– Share your knowledge and experience with others.

– You are a problem solver.

What Does A Foreman Do?

• Project T.I.M.E.R.S.

T = Tools

I = Information

M = Material

E = Expectations

R = Recognition

S = Safety

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Role of the Foreman Evaluations

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4.43* 8 Locals

Project Start-UpForeman’s Development Series

Objectives

• To become familiar with the documents, terms, methods and procedures that are necessary in a new project “start up.”

• To help ensure the greatest chance of a successful project by starting the project out right.

• Specifications Questionnaire• Submittal Questionnaire• Activity using specs, submittals,

contract, scope letter and drawings.

Activities

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Project Start Up Evaluations

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4.67* 4 Locals

Labor RelationsForeman’s Development Series

Labor Relations -Objectives

• Understand process for hiring an Electrician• Learn how to set performance expectations• Discuss what makes a good worker• Identify and resolve performance issues• Learn how to handle misconduct using progressive

discipline• Understand the process for termination of an

employee• Discuss the Union Agreement and the role of the

Steward

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• Discuss scenarios - explain/demonstrate how you would handle it and why.

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Labor Relations Evaluations

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4.6* 5 Locals

Understanding the EstimateForeman’s Development Series

Objectives

The purpose of this Module is to give you a brief overview of:

• How the electrical contractor gets work and the bid process involved.

• How the Contractor arrives at his cost estimate.

• How the successful bid estimate is turned into the Job Budget of labor and material that you, as the Foreman, will be responsible for.

What’s the Point?

When the Contractor is successful, the Job Estimate will affect all other aspects of the Project:

Job Estimate Job

Budget and Cost Codes

Project Buy-Out

Monthly Job Cost Reports

Schedule of Values

Man-Loaded Schedule 2 Week

Look-A- Head

Pay Application

Take off the Electrical Materials Required for this RoomScale is 2 squares = 1 foot8’ T-grid Ceiling, Metal studs @ 24” OC. Room is 20’ from electrical panelUse ½” EMT & #12 THHN wire

Use 4 sq boxes with 5/8” mud ringsUse 6’ long, ½” flex to lightsReceptacles are 18” AFF. UNO Switches are 48”AFF.Home runs are overhead at 8’-6”AFF

What do You Think?Group Activity

Group ActivityFor the average Union Electrical contractor the total Estimate costs can be broken down into the following typical percentages:

? % - Material ? % - Labor = ? % wages + ? % Labor Burden ? % - Jobsite overhead= ? % - D.J.E. or Direct Job Expenses

+ ? % - Company overhead+ ? % - Profit (Of the gross project price, before taxes)

= 100%

Average Job Costs

For the average Union Electrical contractor the total Estimate costs can be broken down into the following typical percentages:

34% - Material 42% - Labor = 28% wages +14% Labor Burden 9% - Jobsite overhead= 85% - D.J.E. or Direct Job Expenses

+12% - Company overhead +3% - Profit (Of the gross project price, before taxes)= 100%

What Costs Can We Control?

•As Foremen, what part of the Job Costs do we have control over?

•Which ones can we improve upon?

34% Material

28% Manhours /

Labor14% Labor

Burden

9% Jobsite Overhead

12% Company Overhead

3% Profit

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Understanding the Estimate Evaluations

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Man Loading & Scheduling

FOREMAN’S DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Objectives

– Understand common terms used in Scheduling.

– Compare GC Schedule and Electrical Budget to learn how they relate to each other.

– Understand how to use the GC Schedule and Electrical Budget to man load a project.

– Learn how to utilize the man loading data to develop a Three-Week Planner.

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Manloading and Scheduling Evaluations

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4.72* 4 Locals

The Foreman’s RoleIn Jobsite Safety

FOREMAN’S DEVELOPMENT SERIES

Objectives

The purpose of this Module is to explore the Foreman’s role in:

• Creating an Injury Free workplace– Values and Choice

• Motivating Safe Behavior • Key Safety Practices

Pre-Task Plan ScenarioOverhead workThe upper floors are ready for the overhead conduit rough-in. The space from floor to floor is 16’. The Tinner and Plumber have already run their ductwork and pipe racks and the framer wants to install his firewall framing and rock the above ceilings so the fire stopping can be completed.Should this work be done off of ladders or scissor lifts? What tools and materials will be required? What are the hazards? Is fall protection required?

Module Summary

• An Injury Free Environment is the goal.• Safety must be a value and a choice.• The Benefits of this will be saving lives,

reducing costs and improving productivity• Be a leader, set the example, enforce the rules

–without exception • Train, communicate and motivate• Take the time on your job to do it right!

…and the people in our care will make it home from work again tonight – healthy and

alive!!

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Safety Evaluations

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4.61* 4 Locals

CommunicationForeman’s Development Series

Video

Objectives

• Discuss why communication is important

• Explore the common barriers to good communication and how to resolve them

• Apply proven techniques to improve your daily communication.

• Learn how to navigate through conflict situations and difficult conversations.

Pass It On

• Add Dave Elkins Video

Who Does a Foreman Communication With?

List some of the people that a foreman communicates with on a daily basis.

The Crew General Contractor

Subcontractors

The OwnerVendors/Suppliers

P.M./P.A.Supt.

How might the communication differ from one group to the next?

Daily Plan Activity

• Get one table to deliver a daily plan.

• Drawing from the 3 x 5 cards this table will demonstrate the roles assigned.

• Do not share your roles with other team members or the rest of the class.

Module Summary• As a Foreman, communication is one of the

most important skills you can develop. It is worth spending the time to get it right.

• Active Listening is a key part of good communication skills.

• Use both positive and constructive feedback when communicating with your crew.

• When dealing with conflict remain calm.

Material ManagementForeman’s Development Series

OBJECTIVES

• To examine the various problems associated with ordering and handling jobsite materials

• To study a series of Best Practices that will result in better Material Management on your project.

Major Goals

8 hours of material within 10 feet of Installer- How many of you have seen this happen?

Handle your materials as few times as possible-On average how many times do you think material is moved on the job before it is installed?

8 Times!

(Based on study by the University of New Mexico and Texas A&M)

How do we achieve these goals? Get a System!

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Summary

• Every Foreman struggles with Material Management – There are no perfect solutions– Every job will have unique challenges

• Set up an effective Material Management System that works - Ordering, Handling and Removing

• The Goal is 8 hours worth of material within 10’ of your workers and NO LOST TIME!

• Good Material Management on your project will:– Make your life easier and the job run smoother– Save your company money on both labor and

materials

DocumentationForeman’s Development Series

Who?

What?

When?Where? Why?

How?

Documentation - Objectives

Activities• Gave them a scenario illustrating a difficult

day, and had them fill out a Daily Report Form.

• Gave them a narrative and had them fill out a Time Card.

Module Summary

• Generally… everything on the job should be documented.

• Documentation should be objective and factual• Accuracy is top priority • Documentation needs to be organized and done

in a timely manner.

FINAL THREE MODULES

• Change Management• Managing Production• Project Closeout