Webber - Foreman - Heavy Civil

About the Role

The Foreman I provides management for construction crew and their material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Create and complete a job safety analysis every morning to address safety concerns and ensure employees work safely.
• Oversee crew’s activities efficiently.
• Supervise, manage, and direct the training, development, appraisal, and work assignments of crew members.
• Have a strong understanding of project plans for specific duties.
• Have a strong comprehension of blueprints and specifications.
• Manage tools, materials, and supplies.
• Manage equipment utilization.
• Respond immediately to site production issues.
• Report crew’s hours worked and code time accurately on daily timesheets.
• Enhance the operations of the company.

Other Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices, and procedures.
• Report all unsafe activities to Safety Representative and/or supervisor.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
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Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience building highways/roads is required.
• Knowledge of one or two phases of construction (Structures, Dirt, Pipe, Pavement, etc.).
• Less than a high school diploma.

Certifications and Licenses

• Driver's License
• OSHA 10/30
• First Aid and CPR

Skills

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and recognize similarities and differences between words and series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.
• Mathematical skills: add, subtract, multiply, and divide using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; compute rate, ratio, and percent; draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Reasoning ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed written or oral instructions; deal with problems involving concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Planning/organizing: handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Manual dexterity: reach/handle items, work with fingers, and physically maneuver minor obstacles at construction projects.

Working Conditions

• Outdoors, sometimes exposed to changing weather conditions (rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.).
• Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.

Note: The statements herein describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required. They do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the employer's discretion.