Foreman - Paving

About the role

This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision. When directed by supervisor, this position will supervise craft employees assigned to a construction paving crew.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Superintendent to develop and maintain a complete and thorough understanding of the plans and specifications for assigned project.
• Work with the Project Superintendent to develop a plan to meet or exceed the specifications, safety requirements, and production paces.
• Supervise assigned crew members to ensure tasks are safely and productively completed in a timely manner with a high quality finished product.
• Prioritize, schedule and communicate plans and tasks to crew members, customers, and inspecting agency.
• Plan work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, trucking and equipment requirements, and traffic control needs.
• Maintain work performance and productivity of crew members to ensure project rules, procedures, safety requirements, etc. are maintained.
• Complete quantity report daily with diary notes as required.
• Complete employee time reports to accurately reflect hours worked and phases on.
• Advise superintendents and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.; assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Maintain positive relationship with other departments, as required, to support construction schedule.
• Promote positive public relations and image.
• Ensure safe working environment.
• Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Requirements

• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
• Must be CPR and first aid trained.
• Must obtain and maintain all mandatory training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer previous supervisory experience.

Physical Requirements

• Constant (67% %100)Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Constant (67% %100) Ability to work in a field environment with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat and cold.
• Constant (67% %100)Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Constant (67% %100) Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasionally (0% 33%)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs