Foreman-Civil Construction

Description

Capital Paving & Construction is a heavy highway and civil construction company recruiting for a Foreman experienced in wastewater, earthwork, & concrete structures. Successful candidates for this position will have experience in heavy civil construction and will be directly responsible for supervising and coordinating a crew of workers to perform daily activities on roadway, highway, bridge, and heavy construction projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans work activities with Superintendent to develop the most appropriate sequence and to discuss the best means and methods. Manages a crew of up to six or more skilled and common laborers.
• Directly supervises and coordinates daily operations on assigned project to ensure that proper resources (labor, equipment, material) are in place for the timely completion of work.
• Promotes and complies with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Reviews all contracts, specifications, plans, and project documents to ensure that the work is built to the appropriate standards.
• Takes responsibility for crew’s performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and compliance with policies and procedures. Takes corrective and/or disciplinary actions to address deficiencies and policy violations.
• Monitors quality of work being performed on a daily basis.
• Assists with jobsite orientation and acts as a mentor to all new workers.
• Coordinates equipment needs, ensures operators are qualified, and communicates maintenance issues with mechanics in a timely manner.
• Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by routinely holding safety meetings, enforcing safe work practices, and seeing that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel.
• Conducts meetings with the crew members to discuss both individual performance as well as crew/project production goals on a regular basis.
• Prepares time sheets for labor and equipment, as well as maintains detailed records of work performed with the appropriate quantities daily.
• Prepares accident and/or injury reports for any jobsite incident and ensures that all appropriate paperwork is submitted to the home office in a timely manner.
• Performs other related administrative tasks and duties as assigned by Superintendent and/or Operations Managers.

Qualifications

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Foreman in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with equipment, materials, and methods used in the construction industry; to include bridge & highway construction.
• Ability to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to keep organized records and to prepare work and time reports accurately.
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within established timelines.
• Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices.
• Must be accustomed to working outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that may require climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, and handling of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment as required by the company.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work out of town on various jobsites.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.

This is a full-time, benefits eligible position. We offer competitive wages and great employee benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) plan, life insurance and short and long-term disability.

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.