Foreman (Utility)

Kokosing is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors, serving private and public-sector clients with heavy civil/industrial construction including highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. With over 75 years of experience, $2.8 billion in annual sales, and a commitment to workforce development, Kokosing attracts top technical talent through challenging projects, superior quality, and attractive rewards.

About the role

We are seeking a Utility Foreman in the Richmond, VA area to supervise and coordinate workers engaged in the construction, installation, and repair of roadways and utilities (earthwork/grading for storm, water, and sewer).

Responsibilities

• Review documents and plans to ensure all questions are answered before proceeding with activities.
• Examine blueprints, plans, and profiles to determine dimensions of structures.
• Direct and train crew in performing work as shown on contract drawings and specifications within the production budget of the job estimate.
• Act as OSHA-defined "competent person" on the job.
• Select materials to ensure conformance with project provisions; plan ahead to ensure appropriate materials are on hand.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent and Project Engineer to plan the sequence of activities in two-week schedule planning.
• Assign workers to tasks such as operating machinery and equipment, installing trench boxes, and installing pipes.
• Inspect work performed by subcontractors to ensure conformance with specifications.
• Supervise workers engaged in utility installations and grading for roadwork.
• Study production schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for job completion.
• Maintain a contact list of crew members and know them by name.
• Conduct daily "Huddle" with crew to explain work details and train inexperienced members.
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce disciplinary procedures when needed.
• Evaluate ongoing safety issues and make necessary changes; enforce safety regulations and use of Personal Protective Equipment.
• Establish or adjust work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggest changes in working conditions and equipment use to increase work crew efficiency.
• Analyze and resolve work problems or assist workers in solving them.
• Initiate or suggest plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintain time and production records, including detailed and accurate time sheets with verified quantities and work locations; submit on time.
• Keep the job team informed of progress and problems.
• Estimate, requisition, and inspect materials.
• Set up machines and equipment and supervise their use.
• Maintain a detailed daily job diary.
• Hold meaningful weekly safety meetings for the crew and file reports on attendance and content.
• Perform activities of workers supervised.
• Minimize punch list and complete work activities.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of the crew.
• May manage 1 Lead Person supervising 2 to 3 employees, and directly supervise 3 to 5 non-supervisory employees.
• Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company policies and applicable laws, including training, planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; and addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Requirements

• Five years of related experience and/or training, including experience with water/storm/sewer pipe installation and grading for roadways.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.
• Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands

• Regularly required to stand, walk, use hands to finger/handle/feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, and talk or hear.
• Frequently work or walk on uneven ground.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• Exposed to outside weather conditions and must walk or work on uneven ground.
• May be exposed to high, precarious places, shafts, tunnels, fumes, airborne particles, and vibration.
• Noise level is usually moderate, occasionally loud.

Pay

Expected base hourly range for this position is $33 - $45+, depending on factors such as education, experience, licensure, certifications, geographic location, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package, including medical, life, and disability insurance.
• Paid time off and a 401K plan.