Foreman - Paving

About the role

This hourly, non-exempt position works with direct and indirect supervision to supervise craft employees assigned to a construction paving crew.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Project Superintendent to develop and maintain a complete understanding of project plans and specifications.
• Develop and implement plans to meet or exceed specifications, safety requirements, and production paces.
• Supervise assigned crew members to ensure safe, productive, and timely completion of high-quality work.
• Prioritize, schedule, and communicate plans and tasks to crew members, customers, and inspecting agencies.
• Plan work schedules, including manpower levels, material quantities, trucking, equipment requirements, and traffic control needs.
• Monitor crew performance and productivity to ensure compliance with project rules, procedures, and safety requirements.
• Complete daily quantity reports with required diary notes and accurate employee time reports.
• Advise superintendents and project management of potential problems, work interferences, or schedule difficulties; assist in resolving issues.
• Maintain positive relationships with other departments to support the construction schedule.
• Promote positive public relations and ensure a safe working environment.
• Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment.
• Work more than 40 hours per week and non-traditional hours, including nights, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.

Knowledge

• Safety regulations, project scheduling, cost control, plans, specifications, special provisions, and project phases.
• Equipment, tools, and materials required for the project.
• Haul time and traffic control requirements.
• Communication hand signals.

Skills

• Ability to learn, follow, and enforce company policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate operations; supervise and evaluate crew performance.
• Create construction plans to minimize traffic disruptions and maximize safety.
• Cross-train crew members on all aspects of construction tasks.
• Work with indirect supervision and use heavy job field applications as required.
• Use a computer and related office equipment.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record per company standards.
• Basic math skills.
• Successfully completed PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
• CPR and first aid trained; must obtain and maintain all mandatory training.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of construction experience preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Previous supervisory experience preferred.

Required Training

• PennDOT Flagger Training
• Work Zone Traffic Control
• PennDOT Personal Protective Equipment Plan
• Reading/Construction Math
• Overhead Lines Basic Leadership Training
• Excavating & Confined Space
• Respiratory Protection/Awareness Training
• Medical Services/First Aid
• OSHA 10 Hour
• OSHA 30 Hour (preferred)
• Drug-Free Workplace Basic Management
• Biannual Paving Day
• CPR/First Aid
• MSHA PPE

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, 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.