E&S FOREMAN (Night Shift)

Position Summary

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a dependable, hard-working Erosion and Sediment (E&S) Foreman to join our well-established, growing company. The E&S Foreman is responsible for all aspects of erosion control and stormwater permit management. As the liaison between workers and supervisors, the Foreman is the key person overseeing the completion of the project and must be able to see the “big picture” at all times, being aware of material expenses, permits, regulations, and employee safety.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures crew maintains professional relations with Owner, Engineer, and other members of the team.
• Maintain a quality control program to control erosion, prevent sedimentation and follow provisions/conditions of permits.
• Prior to commencing work activities, develops and executes an effective plan in cooperation with the Superintendent for his/her area of responsibility and determines the means and methods necessary (including individual work activities) to meet project goals.
• Incorporate erosion control into the work in a timely manner and stabilize disturbed areas with mulch/seed or vegetative cover on a section‑by‑section basis.
• Use flocculants approved by state regulatory authorities where appropriate and where required for turbidity and sedimentation reduction.
• Ensure proper installation and maintenance of temporary erosion and sediment control devices.
• Remove temporary erosion or sediment control devices when they are no longer necessary as agreed upon by the Engineer.
• Assures the proper storage of materials and rented equipment, including regular checks of job for material and equipment inventory.
• Ensures compliance with Miss Utility regulations.
• Preplans and schedules craft activities on a daily basis as required.
• Knowledge of inspection requirements and material or equipment requirements.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any requests for extra work.
• Prepares or assists the Superintendent in the preparation of daily reports, work unit quantity reports, equipment reports, and receipt of materials.
• Assures quality control and contract compliance of E&S under his/her supervision.
• Corrects or reports to the superintendent any suspicions of inaccurate layout.
• Is in direct charge of safety and accident control for the E&S under his/her supervision.
• Participates in safety meetings and the implementation of effective safety programs and communication of Miss Utility policy.
• Cooperates with Corporate Safety managers to ensure OSHA compliance at jobsites.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Erosion & Sediment control certification required.
• 3 to 5 years of experience with stream restoration, storm water pond/sediment basin construction, and erosion control measures installation.
• Working knowledge of applicable standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws.
• Valid driver’s license and must meet Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintain “Approved Driver” status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use good judgement with the ability to be an effective decision maker.
• Ability to get the job done with minimal supervision, on time, within budget or better.
• Does not permit shortcuts, or substandard work.

Compensation

Salary Min: $52,209.50 – Salary Max: $89,485. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Competencies

• Decision Making/Judgment
• People Management
• Communicating Effectively
• Controlling Costs
• Work Environment/Safety

Work Environment / Safety

Travel is infrequent at the project site; however, the employee should be willing and able to travel to project sites as needed. The position requires on‑call availability during early/late hours to address delays, bad weather, and emergencies. The foreman is directly responsible for safety and accident control for the E&S crew and must cooperate with corporate safety managers to ensure OSHA compliance.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The role frequently involves standing, walking, twisting, bending, handling objects, reaching outward and above head and shoulders, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and occasionally lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, moving, or dragging objects up to 50 lb on flat ground or steep slopes.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will potentially supervise five or more employees.

Travel

Travel is infrequent at the project site, but the employee should be willing and able to travel to project sites as required.