Foreman - Commercial Grade Division

Primary Function

The efficient management of assigned projects or operations.

Essential Duties

• Supervise and direct crew to assure completion of assigned project as instructed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and/or the project manager.
• Ensure that new personnel are adequately trained in company policies, safety requirements and job responsibilities.
• Conduct periodic evaluation of assigned personnel with special emphasis on their contribution to the company and our contribution to them.
• Affiliate with and direct crews in proper use of equipment, improving job performance, controlling cost and quality of work, increasing productivity, improving communication and housekeeping on project.
• Perform equipment inspections, request maintenance and repairs as needed.
• Maintain daily payroll records and log hours worked for each employee assigned to you.
• Maintain daily diary, recording conversations, weather conditions and events which could be used for future reference.
• Complete all required daily reports, verify their accuracy and transmit promptly to the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and/or project manager.
• Ensure all work complies with local laws, ordinances and EPA regulations. This includes all subcontractors working on your project.
• Ensure all work is performed with emphasis on safety. Insist upon compliance of all safety regulations.
• Conduct weekly tool box meetings with safety on the agenda.
• Maintain good relations with general public, engineers, architects, inspectors and customers to facilitate job progress and to promote a positive company image.
• Develop a courteous and considerate attitude toward these groups.
• Encourage the development of corporate unity, insuring team spirit and pride throughout the company.
• Perform additional duties as required in the operations of the project or as directed by the superintendent, assistant superintendent, and/or project manager.

Education

• Minimum requirements: High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum age: 21 years old.
• Minimum work experience: 3 years' experience as a crew leader or foreman.
• Required experience: Experience in NCDOT Roadway and/or Federal projects, experience in grading and paving for sitework, subdivisions, highway work, traffic and erosion control.
• Additional experience: Basic computer skills are a must.

Other

• Must have regular and predictable attendance.
• Must have a clean MVR and a valid driver's license.
• Candidate should be able and willing to work nights, weekends and extended hours as needed.
• Must be a team player with an exceptional work ethic.

Heavy Physical Demands

• Heavy physical effort required including pulling and lifting or moving light weight material with occasional lifting or moving materials or equipment (over 80 pounds).

Physical Activity

• Position requires the ability to continuously work around noise, dust, heat, cold, oil, and heavy equipment.