General Foreman Locate Division

About the role

Primoris Gas Operations, consisting of companies like Q3 Contracting, ARB, Primoris Distribution Services, Snelson and Pipejacking Trenchless, has over 60 years of experience in the natural gas distribution industry. Over this period, we've maintained numerous customer relationships spanning more than two decades. Ensuring a safe environment, quality workmanship, and exceptional value to our customers is our primary focus.

Responsibilities

• Perform normal and customary duties associated with Underground operations
• Directly supervise field crew/employees
• Participate in pre-job meetings as requested
• Communicate thoroughly with the Area Supervisor for all jobs
• Absolutely ensure the crew starts working as soon as they clock in
• Prepare a two-week "look-ahead" for manpower, equipment, and tools needed for all jobs; submit weekly with timesheets
• Absolutely maintain all necessary tools and equipment in good working condition for daily tasks
• Accurately prepare field change memos and daily reports and submit in a timely manner
• Hold weekly safety "tailgate" meetings with all crew members and complete the necessary paperwork
• Maintain a construction journal on all jobs, recording jobs worked on, conditions of each site (pictures if appropriate), weather conditions, hazard conditions, and any unusual circumstances that occurred while on the job; journal is to be completed and updated daily to ensure accuracy
• Absolutely ensure the quality of work done on the job, making sure it meets or exceeds the customer's or our Q3 CONTRACTING standards and requirements, whichever is greater
• Inspect work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications and that the work adheres to construction schedules
• Communicate to the Area Supervisor any complaints and grievances with the workforce as needed, documenting the problems and resolution; assist in mediating and resolving employee conflicts
• Absolutely accurately record employee time, equipment usage, production quantities, materials, and job notes and submit the information in the required timeframe
• Maintain assigned equipment in good working order and perform field repairs as needed; coordinate equipment maintenance with the Area Supervisor and notify him/her of breakdowns and required repairs
• Train and mentor laborers on the crew ensuring their performance is at a consistent Q3 CONTRACTING level
• Maintain neat and orderly work areas that are secure from unlawful intrusions and also protect the public
• Communicate and cooperate with the homeowners, business owners, and job inspector(s) on job sites
• Communicate and cooperate with the job inspector, Area Manager, Support Services Group, and Safety Manager on job details and requirements
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Strong leadership skills (three years minimum experience in a leadership role)
• Five years previous Underground Locating experience
• Strong knowledge, skills, and abilities in Underground, both hard and soft surfaces
• Ability to share expertise with others and continually build their knowledge and skills
• Ability to focus on solving conflict, not blaming
• Maintain confidentiality at all times
• Ability to project labor and equipment needs
• Build a positive team spirit
• Inspire respect and trust among the crews
• Delegate work assignments
• Knowledge of the EEO policy and promotion of a harassment-free work environment
• Treat people with respect and uphold the organizational values
• Follow policies and procedures; complete administrative tasks correctly and on time
• Consistently meet or exceed productivity standards
• Deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events
• Critical thinking, problem-solving, and precision work skills

Physical Demands

• Must be able to lift and/or move 100 pounds
• Exposed to outside weather conditions, moving mechanical parts, wet and/or humid conditions, fumes or airborne particles, extreme cold, extreme heat, risk of electric shock, and vibration
• Exposure to noise levels in the work environment can often be loud
• Subjected to standing, walking including and primarily on uneven surfaces, turning, stooping, kneeling, crouching, speaking, and hearing are required continuously
• Close vision is required for some functions and distance and peripheral vision is required for safety
• Work environment includes slow- or fast-moving traffic in the work environment

Benefits

• Highly competitive, union wages paid weekly
• Outstanding, paid on-the-job training
• Union benefits offerings (Determined by trade and location)
• Award-winning safety programs
• Overtime opportunities
• Growth Opportunities

Compensation

$37-43/hr. depending on experience

Schedule

Not specified

Pay

Not specified