Civil General Foreman

About the role

The jobsite located in Stanton, TX has an opening for a Civil General Foreman. Our Team Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the larger Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. Originally incorporated in 1980, OPD has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and ability to successfully execute projects. OPD has a key advantage in being able to supply construction services as well as engineering/procurement. This enables clients to have a 'one stop shop' for the overall project, providing increased efficiency and avoiding potential interface problems.

Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of carpentry, tools, procedures, and best practices
• Able to lead multiple foremen and crews
• Conduct morning production meetings with crews to discuss daily plans and concerns
• Assign job tasks to each foreman and ensure proper training
• Coordinate work according to priorities and plans
• Be a safety role model for the team
• Enforce OPD and client specific safety policies and procedures on the jobsite
• Coach all employees, foremen, and subcontractors on safety policies and procedures
• Anticipate and recognize potential safety and environmental concerns and report them to the OPD Superintendent
• Communicate and coordinate with OPD Superintendent, Logistics Manager, Construction Manager as required for material requirements and to schedule concrete pours and order rebar for delivery
• Plan and schedule any concrete pours and rebar installation with area foreman
• Verify forms and concrete are set within client specifications
• Coordinate with other area GF’s on planning and laying forms and rebar
• Competent with excavations, trenching, and soil
• Able to plan equipment, soil treatment, and safety considerations for all planned civil work
• Lead by example and with respect
• Contribute and maintain a clean job site
• Able to use a computer to write daily reports, employee discipline, JSAs, and use e-mail

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a civil general foreman
• Able to read and understand civil, structural, and pipe drawings
• Able to use a sight level and transit to determine coordinates and elevations
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• Previous experience leading teams of 40-50 people
• Able to communicate effectively across crafts: civil, pipe, and structural
• Able to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Able to meet all physical demands of the job

What will put you ahead

• Three or more years of previous experience as a general foreman
• Completely competent with excavation, trenching, soil jobs and safety considerations
• Consistent progression into field leadership
• Past experience working in multiple crafts: pipe, civil, structural