Finishing Foreman

Job Summary

Responsible for overseeing day-to-day finishing activities on the project, including plastering, painting, tiling, ceiling works, flooring, joinery, and final detailing. The role ensures that finishing works are completed to the required quality standards, safety regulations, and project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate finishing workers, subcontractors, and labor teams.
• Monitor daily finishing activities and ensure work progresses according to schedule.
• Read and interpret drawings, specifications, and finishing details.
• Inspect workmanship to ensure quality standards are maintained.
• Coordinate finishing works with other construction activities and departments.
• Ensure materials, tools, and equipment are available when needed.
• Manage finishing materials with minimum wastage.
• Conduct site safety inspections and enforce safety procedures.
• Report daily progress, delays, and manpower status to project manager.
• Ensure proper surface preparation before finishing applications.
• Monitor snag lists and ensure defects are corrected before handover.
• Assist in project closeout and final inspections.

Educational Qualification & Experience Requirements

• Education: Diploma or Level IV technical and vocational school graduate in the construction sector, or related field of study or above.
• Experience: Minimum of 5+ years of experience in construction finishing works (proven experience in finishing construction works, especially on high-rise apartment projects, with experience on a minimum of two apartment projects being advantageous).

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of finishing materials, application procedures, blueprint reading, and workplace safety standards.
• Required Skill Tags: Communication, attention to detail, problem solving, leadership, and time management.
• Desired Skill Tags: High-rise apartment finishing, snag list management, material waste reduction, and quality inspection.