CHICKA/FANDANGO has more than 30 years of combined experience producing events throughout North America and Europe. Located in Baltimore, CHICKA/FANDANGO specializes in corporate, institutional and association event management and production, has been consistently ranked as one of the top 50 event companies by Special Event Magazine, and has been named as a top 100 company by Event Marketer Magazine.

We are looking for Enlisted Personnel honorably discharged with a minimum rank of E-7 to work as our Job Foreman.  We are in the process of building an elite team of individuals who will be dedicated to making substantial change in the quality, character and mental attitude of our crew with focus on customer satisfaction and quality.  We have full and part-time positions available and will be ramping up for our busy fall season.  Come work for us, build your own team and work in a very fun and challenging environment building the most outstanding event productions in the industry.

Job Foreman Job Purpose:  The Job Foreman is a skilled supervisor responsible to work side by side with the producers, warehouse personnel and production staff in order to complete the jobs on-time.  The Foreman will work with the scheduler to ensure proper and adequate staffing for each job, manage the on-site labor, evaluate staff regularly, coach on an on-going basis and make recommendations for improvements.  It is expected that the Foreman will supervise all aspects of the job from start to end.  The Foreman is responsible for ensuring the company quality standards are met for each job.  Additionally, the Foreman will be expected to travel as needed to each job site.  Work week will be standardized, but may vary with several options available (Sun – Thu, Wed – Sun, Tue – Sat, etc) with weekends and evenings being regularly expected if required for the job and falls within schedule.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

CREW MANAGEMENT

·         Work with the Scheduler to ensure adequate skills are planned for the job requirements

·         Train staff on proper techniques, skills, safety and tool handling

·         Have a solid understanding of personnel recruitment, selection, training and compensation

·         Take and recommend disciplinary actions on deserving cases and document accordingly

·         Ensure crew secure company and rented property from warehouse to site and return

QUALITY CONTROL

·         Conduct regular tests and inspections of the crew’s work to ensure the meet standards

·         Ensure the job is complete to meet company quality standards

·         Must be able to visualize from contracts, pull sheets, floor/site planes and/or CAD drawings how the finished product should look

·         Must have an eye for detail

·         Identify the fastest and easiest way to complete a job without sacrificing quality

COMMUNICATION

·         Confidence to determine, manage and communicate agendas for client meetings and site tours

·         Regular communication with Producers regarding job status

·         On-going communication with warehouse and production to ensure deadlines are met

·         Appropriate communication with management to convey necessary and important information

·         Regular documentation of all Human Resource activities including training/coaching sessions, counseling sessions, accident reporting, safety communications/violations, OSHA adherence and other matters as required

FINANCIAL CONTROL

·         Responsible for the managed to the job budget as determined by the Producer including internal and contract labor, fabrication, procurement and sub-contractors

·         Make recommendations on purchases and rentals where appropriate

·         Must have the ability to understand budgeting control and analysis on variances and where to make proper adjustments

The ideal candidate should have 5+ years of industry experience in a similar positions.  Candidates should have complete knowledge of standard construction procedures, methods, practices, materials equipment, tools, safety standards and precautions.  Time management, negation, analytical and problem-solving should be second nature.  This position requires a very scrutinizing eye for detail.  Strong demonstrated leadership skills with polished motivational methods are a must.  Good written and oral communication skills would round out our perfect candidate. 

Candidate should be to:

·         Setup and properly take down pipe and drape

·         Install a ceiling treatment

·         Build a 12’ x 24’ stage

·         Knowledge of cabinet construction

·         Truss assembly

·         Rigging