Milling Field Manager (Foreman)

About the Role

The Milling Field Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all aspects of milling operations on construction sites. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in milling techniques, materials, equipment operation, team leadership, and safety protocols. The Milling Field Manager will collaborate closely with project managers, engineers, and field staff to ensure the successful completion of milling projects within established timelines and quality standards. They will be responsible for supervising and directing assigned crew members in preparing, executing, and finishing asphalt milling projects. This role is fast paced requires someone who can take ownership of their work, make informed decisions, and coordinate with and direct the activities of all job site crews, subcontractors, and material and equipment providers. Additionally, the candidate must effectively interface with clients, inspectors, regulatory representatives, and other key individuals within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate technical proficiency in multiple aspects of asphalt milling
• Supervise hourly crewmembers and plan/schedule manpower and equipment as needed
• Manage deliveries from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure safety, profit, scheduling compliance and customer satisfaction
• Ensure customer satisfaction in all customer and inspector relations/interactions
• Plan and direct work and maximize equipment utilization by employing delay free production
• Communicate productivity metrics, quality standards and daily performance to crewmembers
• Ensure work site is prepared for the next crew
• Conduct Daily Huddle meetings
• Follow the Allan Myers Safety Program including preplanning to identify conditions and exposures, proper safety and personal protective equipment and accident investigation and reporting
• Secure all safety equipment and personal protection equipment (PPE) necessary for himself/herself and crewmembers to maintain a safe work operation
• Complete thorough preplanning that successfully identifies unique site conditions, major exposures and controls
• Enforce Allan Myers safety procedures with crewmembers and subcontractors within their work zones
• Coordinate and collaborate with other Field Managers, Superintendents and the customer to implement successful project plans
• Provide on the job training to crewmembers for assigned tasks
• Communicate performance expectations for productivity, quality and safety to crews and ensure progress towards expectations
• Maintain performance documentation and provide input to salary and promotional recommendations
• Administer disciplinary action for crewmembers and subcontractors as appropriate and consult with Superintendent/Trade Superintendent as needed for resolution
• Encourage and promote teamwork, motivation, people development, the Collaborative Way and retention
• Communicate, follow and enforce Human Resources, Equipment/Dispatch, Project Management Foundation Manual policies and other applicable Allan Myers policies and procedures
• Demonstrate Allan Myers Leadership qualities: Proactive, Accountable, Discerning, Innovative, Collaborative, Integrity Based, Successful and Balanced; be an Influencer, Continual Learner, Teacher/Coach and Agent of Change
• Review, understand and apply the terms and conditions of the contract
• Communicate customer issues or clarify contract questions with Project team, as needed
• Develop and implement Three Week Schedules on an ongoing basis
• Review pre-job checklist and identify areas of concern; communicate with Project Team to resolve any issues/problems
• Interpret and monitor crew cost reports and crew cost factors
• Administer timely and accurate documents for project-related activities including change orders, time and materials, purchase orders, daily job control reports and receiving slips/invoices
• Maintain adequate control of materials and all supplies

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly operations personnel including laborers, equipment operators, drivers, etc.
• May supervise Career Track Partners
• May direct the activities of subcontractors and other suppliers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required (continuing education in construction highly desirable)
• Minimum 3 years of construction experience in at least one trade discipline (i.e., excavation, pipe, concrete or paving)
• One or more years construction supervisory experience preferred
• OSHA 10 hour required
• Valid driver's license required

Competencies

• Technical: labor and equipment reporting, operations means and methods, preconstruction planning, quality control/assurance, safety policies and procedures, safe work procedures
• Business: relationship management
• Leadership/Management: accountability, change management, coaching/mentoring, corporate policies, decision making, leadership, people development, progress reporting, supervisory, training/teaching
• Personal Attributes/Skills: business ethics/integrity, conflict resolution, diversity, influence/persuasion, listening skills, negotiations, oral communications, problem solving, time management, written communications

Physical Demands

• Requires the ability to stand, walk, reach, climb or balance
• Occasionally requires the ability to sit, use hands/fingers, stoop, kneel and crouch
• Frequently requires the ability to lift up to 50 lbs
• Requires the following specific types of vision: close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus

Work Environment

• Exposure to the following environmental conditions: wet and/or humid (non-weather) conditions, moving mechanical parts, high/precarious places, fumes or airborne particles, toxic/caustic chemicals, outside weather conditions, risk of electrical shock, work with explosives and vibration
• Subject to loud noise levels due to equipment operation

Benefits

• Competitive pay with generous benefits
• Extensive training and promote-from-within culture
• Career development in the construction industry