Heavy Construction Foreman

Essential Duties

• Take responsibility for the safety, quality and productivity of the team you are leading on the job site you are working on.
• Train employees in the safe and proper methods needed for completing specific job tasks and help coach the team members to promote cross training and new skills.
• Ensure that job site is clean, organized and operating in a safe manner.
• Ensure that the work being completed meets the quality requirements set forth in the project plans and specifications.
• Plan out the daily goals and tasks to be accomplished and effectively communicate and lead the team in the execution of these goals.
• Provide guidance and support to subcontractors when on site.
• Work to resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Communicate with managers daily to keep them informed of project status and anticipated future needs.
• Track and record completed quantities and crew time for submission to managers.
• Other items as needed and as related to leading the on-site team and execution of the work.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Well experienced in heavy construction, road/underground work, and best practices.
• Mechanically inclined and knowledgeable regarding heavy equipment operation and proper preventative maintenance.
• Display a respectful and positive attitude.
• Effectively work in a variety of outside weather conditions.
• Able to assist and help with manual labor tasks when appropriate.
• Able to read and interpret project plans and specifications and perform necessary calculations (slope, layout, setting grades, etc).
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment physical and drug screen.