Road Foreman - Primoris Heavy Civil - Laredo, TX

Description

• Report any extra work, back charges to subcontractors, or delays caused by owner, utility company, or others.
• Set daily work objectives that meet the goals of the schedule and communicate them to the crew while encouraging the crew’s input in the setting of the goals.
• Train laborers and craftsmen in the basic skills required to perform the tasks with minimum supervision.
• Recommend changes in material suppliers and truckers, which must be coordinated the superintendent.
• Has authority to dismiss laborers and operators when necessary and in accordance with established company guidelines.
• Meet contract specifications and company quality standards.
• Maintain and encourage job safety.
• Schedule and request needed personnel as indicated for timely project completion in conjunction with superintendent.
• Review labor reports weekly.
• Assume responsibility for quality of workmanship.
• Inspect materials when delivered to ensure they comply with quality standards and specifications.
• Report daily time of crew, equipment, and materials used, as well as quantities of work completed.
• Strive to meet company’s EEO/AA goals by assisting management in hiring and identifying qualified minorities/females/veterans for employment, training, and/or promotion.
• Determine and recommend improvements in methods, schedules, and procedures where practical on the project
• Sign and code delivery tickets.
• Assist the supervisor in identifying and resolving quality control problems on job and plant sites.
• Ensure material is delivered to the construction site per established agreements and in a timely fashion.
• Assist in the interview and selection of new hires.
• Work performed in confined areas

Requirements

• Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, labor relations, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings, and other documents.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)
• Work performed at low and/or high elevations
• 5 years of foreman experience in road, bridges and highway construction.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).
• Ability to supervise and evaluate craft performance essential.

Benefits

• New Hire Orientation Quiz
• Uneven ground level
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• Award winning safety programs
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Predominately outdoor climate
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Competitive compensation paid weekly

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance