Construction Foreman

Description

• The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of asphalt paving crews, subcontractors, and inspectors
• Monitor and control project budgets, schedules, and material usage
• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.
• Ensure work quality meets safety standards and project specifications
• Plan, schedule, and direct daily paving operations and projects
• Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to needs.
• Comply and enforce company’s environmental, health and safety policies as well as ensuring all crew members comply with safety regulations and wear appropriate PPE and adhere to company’s code of business.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance.
• Train and evaluate crew members on proper techniques and safety procedures
• The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk, or listen.
• Producing and submitting daily timecards for crew on a timely basis
• Innovation - Generates suggestions for improving work.
• Communicate with project managers and superintendents regarding progress and issues
• Interpret construction plans and ensure compliance with contract requirements
• Operate and maintain paving equipment as needed

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certifications preferred
• Ability to operate heavy equipment and perform physical labor
• 3-5 years of experience in asphalt paving, with a focus on highway construction
• Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; able to consistently work independently.
• Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure; Accepts responsibility for own actions.
• Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time.
• Judgment - Exhibits sound and accurate judgment.
• Ability to work in a safety sensitive construction setting, including exposure to moving machinery and heavy equipment.
• Must pass pre-employment physical, drug screen and criminal background check.
• Ability to brief crew members at daily/weekly safety tailgates
• Adaptability - Adapts to changes in the work environment; Changes approach or method to best fit the situation; Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Planning/Organizing - Uses time efficiently.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and quality control procedures
• Knowledge of road construction methods, materials, and industry standards
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• To perform this job successfully, an individual should be to work in constant exposure to the outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work collaboratively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid commercial driver’s license with ability to drive company provided vehicle
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Benefits

• Highly competitive base pay
• Group retirement savings program
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance