Saw Crew Foreperson

Responsibilities

• Work concurrently with crew as a working foreperson to complete jobs while supervising work
• Ensure established safety and quality values are followed
• Provide work direction and promote teamwork among crew members
• Represent the company on and off job sites; communicate effectively with general contractors and sub-contractors
• Implement company policies and procedures to ensure compliance with ISO, OSHA standards, and DOT regulations
• Hire local union members when required and discharge crew members if necessary
• Provide daily reports to administrative personnel and superintendent on job progress and estimated completion dates
• Serve as interface for internal and external customers to ensure satisfactory job completion
• Communicate all problems to the superintendent in a timely manner
• Verify saw details prior to starting the job
• Complete sawing in a systematic manner to ensure job completion
• Use technical knowledge to expertly saw openings and confirm work completed by others
• Complete work in a manner that minimizes cleanup
• Perform other duties as assigned by superintendent and/or management

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Valid driver’s license
• Five years minimum of saw laborer experience
• Familiarity with general construction practices
• Ability to adapt readily to change
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks
• Ability to plan required work to complete a job in a timely and efficient manner
• Deep understanding of sawing equipment and techniques
• Ability to address conflict and collaborate toward solutions
• Ability to communicate professionally at all organizational levels
• Ability to navigate various technological devices

Preferred Qualifications

• Initiative to develop yourself and others
• Possess extraordinary work habits and demonstrate them to crew members
• Completion of OSHA 30-hour training

Physical Requirements

• Ability to travel
• Ability to work extensive overtime when required
• Ability to work from ladders and aerial work platforms
• Field: Must be able to traverse uneven ground, move a minimum of 50 lbs., demonstrate spatial awareness/depth perception, and climb on a flatbed semi-trailer

Work Environment

Field work in all types of weather conditions (year-round, Midwest and Northeast), including dirt/dust and noise from heavy machinery/vehicles.