Foreman (Utility)

Job Description

We are seeking Utility Foremen for our projects in the Northern VA/DC/MD area.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Reviews documents and plans, making sure all questions are answered, before proceeding with any activities.
• Examines blueprints, plans and profiles to determine dimensions of structure.
• Directs and trains crew in performing work as shown on contract drawings and specifications within the production budget of job estimate.
• Acts as OSHA defined "competent person" on job.
• Selects materials to ensure conformance with provisions of Project.
• Plans ahead to ensure that appropriate materials are on hand when needed.
• With Superintendent and Project Engineer, plans sequence of activities on the Project in two-week schedule planning.
• Assigns workers to such tasks as operating machinery and equipment, installing trench boxes, installing pipes, etc.
• Inspects work performed by subcontractors, to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Supervises workers engaged in utility installations and grading for roadwork.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Knows crew members by name. Maintains contact list.
• Conducts daily “Huddle” with crew: explains in detail the work to be accomplished and how it is to be accomplished; trains inexperienced crew members.
• Interprets company policies to workers.
• Enforces and abides by Company disciplinary procedures when dealing with employee problems.
• Evaluates ongoing safety issues on job and makes changes where necessary.
• Enforces safety regulations and use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records: detailed and accurate time sheets, with verified quantities included and detailed locations of work performed.
• Time sheets turned in on time.
• Keeps job team informed of progress and problems.
• Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
• Sets up machines and equipment and supervises use.
• Maintains detailed daily job diary.
• Holds meaningful weekly safety meeting for crew and files report on attendance and content.
• Performs activities of workers supervised.
• Minimizes punch list; finishes work activities.

Qualifications

• Five years related experience and/or training.
• Experience with water/storm/sewer pipe installation, grading for roadways, etc.

Physical Demands

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear.
• The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.

Compensation

Expected base hourly range for this position is: $40/hr - $50/hr. This compensation range is specific to the job level and takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to: education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity. The range has been created in good faith based on information known to Kokosing at the time of the posting. Compensation decisions are dependent on the circumstances of each case. This salary range does not include any potential incentive pay or benefits, however, such information will be provided separately when appropriate.

Benefits

• Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.