General Purpose: Provide direct supervision of crews working on underground utility installation and site earthwork/grading operations. Coordinate all activities related to a construction project. Complete work ahead of schedule, within budget and within specifications.
Work Schedule: Days and hours vary depending on the assigned project.
Responsibilities & Duties
Must be able to perform all duties required of a foreman position
Promote and comply with all Company and safety policies and procedures
Enforce company safety policy to develop culture of safety
Plan for safety and train workers on safety
Directly supervise and coordinate daily activities of Foreman and/or more than one crew
May work with client in order to keep the project on schedule and under budget
Ability to plan ahead and order necessary materials or equipment to maintain crew productivity
Thorough working knowledge of specifications and how they impact the job quality and production
Resolve contract disputes
Document any change order request from client
Recommend best practices improvement for production, performance, quality and safety
Responsible for receipt of all deliveries
Ensure timely delivery of materials, confirm there is no damage to the materials and verify quantities
Document all damage to materials on packing slips, or photograph if necessary
Understand specifications, blueprints, addendums and change orders
Must be able to recognize any changes to work plans and track accordingly
Perform minor job layout with levels, transit and string line
Forecast goals and work ‘look ahead’ for job
Lead crew, subcontractors and other supervision to achieve tight deadlines and production goals
Check quality of completed work
Direct and schedule the work of the job
Establish and maintain good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business
Monitor productivity reports and corresponding payroll records
Handle customer complaints immediately
Monitor paper flow to ensure all document are accounted for, filled out completely and legibly and filed or distributed to the appropriate parties
Ensure that proper safety equipment is available and being used properly
Facilitate and/or conduct technical and safety training and send employees to appropriate training schools as needed
Assist Human Resources and Project Superintendent by interviewing, hiring and training, appraising work performance and addressing complaints of employees in the field
Maintain a professional appearance
Other duties as assigned by Project Superintendent or Project Manager
Required Education
High school diploma or equivalent GED.
Required Experience
Minimum of 5 year of experience
Should have the same basic aptitude and interests as those working in the craft, being supervised plus additional reading, writing and math skills
Required Skills/Licenses/Certifications
North Dakota: Sewer and Water Installer Licensure
Knowledge of equipment, materials, methods, and techniques relative to civil work including underground utilities, earthwork, and grading.
Valid driver’s license to operate motor vehicles.
Must possess strong communication and management skills
Computer skills
Microsoft office (word, excel, outlook)
Complete timecards and daily reports
Proficient in one or more craft areas
Ability to work well under pressure and work within timelines
Read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
Add and subtract two digit numbers and multiply and divide with 10’s and 100’s, ability to perform these operations using unit weight measurements and volumes.
Apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written or oral form
Workers should be able to work within precise standards of accuracy and follow set procedures and standards
Supervisory Responsibility
Supervise and delegate activities for up two Foreman and thirty employees
Carryout supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws
Responsibilities include planning, assigning and directing work; rewarding and disciplining employees’ addressing complaints and resolving problems
Physical Demands & Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
Able to bend, stoop, squat, crawl, climb, kneel, balance, push, pull, and reach overhead for extended periods of time.
Lift and carry at least 50 to 100 pounds.
Climb and descend all types of ladders.
Wear personal protective equipment (e., hardhat, eye protection, respiratory protection, fall protection, etc.)
Required Tools
See Tool Requirements
Travel Requirement
May be required to travel to different jobsites on limited notice
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position requires working in all elements – heat, cold, rain, or snow – depending on job location and time of year.
May require use of personal vehicle for transportation to and from work site.
Must be able to utilize job site sanitary facilities (e., Portable Toilets).
May require work in restricted areas (e., excavations, utility tunnels, manholes, tanks, crawl spaces, attics, etc.).
May require working at various heights, up to 100-feet, from ladders, scaffolds, aerial lifts, catwalks, or other safe work areas.