Foreman 2-4

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Company Information:

Elite Earthworks and Engineering is seeking ELITE employees to join our team. Being ELITE means we maintain exceptionally high standards of quality, service, and performance, we are considered top-tier, distinguished, and admired within the industry. By joining this team you are joining a company that hires and trains ELITE individuals.

Are you ELITE?

Do you want to become ELITE?

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Carefully read the ENTIRE JOB POSTING and select the level you wish to be evaluated in. Applications which do not demonstrate the skills and prerequisites for the level selected will be rejected. THIS IS NOT AN ENTRY LEVEL POSITION. Do not apply to this position if you do not possess at least five (5) years in the grading, excavating, and demolition industry. 

Basic Function:

The function of a Foreman is to manage the utilization of equipment and personnel on a job site to maximize job profitability and meet performance objectives. S/he plans and maintains job schedules, develops and implements strategies, measures progress and identifies and solves problems affecting operations including scheduling, equipment, personnel, and quality.

Qualifications:

Foreman 2:

Prerequisites:

• Must possess at least six (6) years of experience in the grading, excavating, and demolition industry
• Must possess at least one (1) year of experience at the foreman level in the grading, excavating, and demolition industry

 Skills:

• Good understanding of how to productively and proficiently execute required work items on the project in order to meet the budget.
• Scheduling your jobsite Crews and Equipment with Dispatch and Project Manager.
• Excellent understanding of soil, compaction, and moisture.
• Proper understanding of trucking operation (productivity, pitfalls, and proper cost controls)
• Good documentation skills as it pertains to T&M Change Orders.
• Jobsite closeout and documentation for compaction, line and grade, topography, PM Signoff, and coordinate drone flights.

Leadership:

• Able to profitably manage (1) job with little to no assistance on a foreman level.
• Proper scheduling and coordination of the Two Week Look Ahead with Project Manager.

• Proactively promoting safety and following ELITE safety policies.
• Attend and participate in Foreman Meetings
• Complete all required Job Tracking Documentation timely (Dailies, Safety Forms, Timecards, and Incident Reports)
• Excellent documentation skills
• Planning and prioritizing daily activities
• Proper and effective communication with all project stakeholders including Customer field representatives.

 Company Paid Training:

• Understanding the difference between Rough and Fine Grading from a production mindset - Superintendent
• Elite Scheduling Process – Superintendent / Project Manager

• Job Tracking Software Training – Human Resources
• Thorough understanding of Elite Policies and Procedures – Human Resources
• Proper understanding of trucking operation (productivity, pitfalls, and proper cost controls) - Superintendent
• Cost codes and Budget – Superintendent
• Equipment, production, and capabilities - Superintendent
• Production mindset - Superintendent
• Daily Production vs Budget – PM / Superintendent Project Closeout
  
• 9 online trainings and certifications

Foreman 3

Prerequisites:

• Must possess the qualities of Foreman 2 and the following:

 Skills:

• Expert understanding of soil, compaction, and moisture.
• Good documentation and communication with project manager.
• Meet or exceeding profit goal

Leadership:

• Able to manage and run (2) jobs solo with little to no assistance from Project Manager/Field Superintendent.
• Willing and able to teach Earthwork Knowledge and skill as it relates to Laborers, Grade checkers, Teamsters, and Operators.

 Training:

• Promoting teamwork, comradery, and culture – Superintendent / Seminars
• Leadership mindset – Superintendent / Seminars

Foreman 4

Prerequisites:

• Must possess all of the qualities of Foreman 2, and 3

 Skills:

• Proven production excellence
• Ability to manage and lead complex large job sites and projects.
• Consistently beats job budget goals

Leadership:

• Teach, train, and develop all lower-tiered personnel.
• Manage multiple crews and scopes of work simultaneously.
• Manage subcontractors
• Promote the company and its culture. Cultivating a positive, hard-working environment.

 Training:

• Leadership mindset – Superintendent / Seminars
• Management skills
• Assigned Reading

• Good time management skills.
• Ability to effectively represent the company and communicate with others at varying technical levels.
• Ability to work independently.
• Good documentation skills. Understanding and knowledge of budgets and job costing.
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills.
• Proven team leader capabilities and supervision experience.
• Ability to make complex, immediate, and flexible decisions.
• Sales and negotiations experience.
• A Bachelors Degree in construction management, civil engineering, project management, and operations management are preferred but not required. Other management majors may be considered. College degree is not required with proper substitution of experience.  
• OSHA 30HR Certification Required; assistance in training will be offered at Elite.

What's in it for you!

• Competitive compensation package!
• Be apart of fun growing team!
• Hard work that is recognized and rewarded by your employers!
• Health Insurance Benefits
  

Responsibilities

• Comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations.
• Conduct all activities in compliance with the Company code of conduct.
• Create a positive work environment and attitude building supportive morale
• Document "lessons learned" and share with other employees, as appropriate.
• Enforce and adhere to ethical business practices.
• Enforce and adhere to the codes of the company's Mission Statement.
• Identify any issues to superior (document if possible).
• Report and correct unsafe working conditions.
• Assist all direct subordinates in developing proper reporting to regulate their functional areas effectively.
• Assist with interviewing and testing new employees as required.
• Audit internal company procedures, policies and expenditures to protect against wasteful, inefficient or fraudulent practices on an ongoing basis.
• Complete initial 6 week and semi-annual performance reviews of all direct subordinates and update their job descriptions.
• Create and update procedures on tasks relating to the duties of this position.
• Develop cross training programs with defined actions and goals for all subordinates and coach direct subordinates to improved levels of performance.
• Ensure all direct subordinates are scheduling their workload appropriately, maximizing productive time and allowing all employees to meet management's expectations.
• Ensure all workers are working diligently, efficiently, accurately, and safely.
• Assist with interviewing and hiring. Train, motivate, supervise and discipline (excluding termination) all direct subordinates.
• Make recommendations for process improvements.
• Recommend compensation increases/decreases within established guidelines for each position under your direct report.
• Understand all equipment capabilities and equipment costs in order to calculate hourly production rates and unit costs.
• Ensure that grades are checked and direct equipment as required.
• Familiar with set up, benching in, and use of EL-1 type lasers, Trimble GPS systems
• Maintain familiarity with the proper operation of all equipment.
• Offsets staking and blue topping from surveyors layout.
• Monitor basic machine maintenance, including fluid checks, oil and lube, greasing, etc. and mechanical repairs, as necessary.
• Read plans, perform elevation calculations as required (e.g. between grid breaks), stake and lay out from plans.
• Report all equipment problems to the Mechanic
• Take advantage of opportunities to promote Elite in order to generate interest in the company.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Elite Earthworks and Engineering (EEE) is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: EEE is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at EEE are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. EEE will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. EEE encourages applicants of all ages.

DRUG FREE WORK PLACE:

Elite Earthworks and Engineering is a drug and alcohol free workplace. Applicants offered a position will be screened prior to first day of work and may be subject to randomized testing at any time. 

 **Hiring bonus subject to terms and conditions

Salary : $40