GENERAL FOREMAN (Night Shift)

Position Summary

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a dependable, conscientious General Foreman to join our well‑established, growing company. The General Foreman supervises or assists the superintendent in supervising craft activities to ensure optimum productivity and construction compliance. The foreman is responsible for overseeing multiple crews, supervising subcontractors, securing daily time slips, and reviewing cost status reports for accuracy and integrity.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Ensures crew maintains professional relations with Owner, Engineer, and other members of the team.
• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Supervises the lay out, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of utility pipe.
• Develops and executes an effective plan in cooperation with the Superintendent for pipe installation, determining means and methods (including individual work activities) to meet project goals.
• Assures proper storage of materials and rented equipment, including regular checks of job inventory.
• Assures proper operation and maintenance of equipment under their control, including appropriate applications for the respective equipment.
• Reviews Miss Utility policy and ensures employee compliance.
• Preplans and schedules pipe installation on a daily basis as required.
• Knowledgeable of inspection requirements and material or equipment requirements.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any requests for extra work.
• Prepares or assists the Superintendent in the preparation of daily reports, work unit quantity reports, equipment reports, and receipt of materials.
• Assures quality control and contract compliance of pipe installation under supervision.
• Corrects or reports to the superintendent any suspicions of inaccurate layout.
• Directly responsible for safety and accident control for pipe installation under supervision.
• Participates in safety meetings and implements effective safety programs and Miss Utility policy communication.
• Cooperates with Corporate Safety managers to ensure OSHA compliance at job sites.
• Assists in conducting post‑incident investigations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 10‑hour OSHA certification required; 30‑hour certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and DOT guidelines.
• 5+ years’ experience with highway/utility construction.
• Valid driver’s license and compliance with Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements; must maintain “Approved Driver” status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use good judgment and be an effective decision maker.
• Ability to get the job done with minimal supervision, on time, within budget or better.

Compensation

Salary range: $65,481.50 – $112,240. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job‑related factors.

Competencies

• Leadership
• Budgets/Cost Control
• People Management
• Work Environment/Safety
• Delivering High Quality Work

Travel

Travel is infrequent at the project site. However, the employee should be willing and able to travel to the project site as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will potentially supervise five or more employees.

Physical Demands

The employee is regularly required to talk and hear, frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, handle objects, reach outward and above head and shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, move, or drag up to 50 lb on flat ground or steep slopes. Entry into confined spaces by climbing or crawling may be required.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full‑time position typically involving 50+ hours per week. The employee must be available on‑call during early/late hours to address delays, bad weather, and emergencies at the job site.

Location

Nearest Major Market: Roanoke