Civil Foreman - 2429

Reports to: Civil Superintendent, General Superintendent, & Civil Project Manager

FLSA: Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

The Utilities Foreman is responsible for on site management of all JHL craft personnel.  Through daily coordination with the Superintendent, this position will track, prioritize, and assign tasks in order to facilitate the needs of the project schedule. He/she will oversee the project in the field to maintain layout control as well as JHL’s safety and quality programs. The Utilities Foreman will be a key player in training and instructing JHL craft for efficient and quality work in addition to the development of skills.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Core Duties / Responsibilities:

• Ability to properly manage a crew regarding preplanning, production, safety, and maintaining a healthy work environment for all employees.
• Attending weekly subcontractor meetings and representing JHL in a professional manner while maintaining the integrity of the project.
• Maintain professional relationships with the site superintendent and all subcontractors on site.
• Proper preplanning and communication with superintendent/project manager to ensure you have all materials & items in place to complete the task at hand on a daily basis.
• Notifying the superintendents/project manager of any unforeseen conditions and potential changes in design/construction.
• Ensuring proper locates are up to date & notify the superintendent/project manager a minimum 5 days in advance if new locates are needed.
• Daily coordination with the site superintendent regarding 3rd party testing/inspections
• A general understanding of the governing municipalities specifications/details, testing, and inspection requirements.
• Maintaining a safe work environment – Ensure all employees have and are utilizing proper PPE, shoring, traffic control, confined space equipment, & all project specific safety items.
• Utilities foreman will be trained on the use of Procore software to utilize & submit the following documents on a daily basis:
  • Daily reports, production completed and material installed, crew member time cards, safety documentation/THA’s (Task hazard analysis), and deliveries/procurement.

Education / Experience:

• A minimum of 5 years experience operating equipment, reading & understanding plans/drawings, & directing crew members for tasks in a safe and productive manner.
• A minimum of 5 years experience laying utilities including – Storm, water, and sanitary utilities
• High School Diploma or GED is preferred

 Knowledge / Skills / Abilities:

• Reading & understanding project drawings, survey staking/layout, ability to read survey staking, use of transit/pipe lasers, shooting grade using grade rods, & the skillful ability to operate excavators, loaders, skidsteers, and other project related equipment.
• Certifications in OSHA 30 hour, MSHA Miner, rigging and signals, trench/shoring safety, confined space, and first aid (JHL will train all personnel for updated certifications).

Physical Requirements: % of Work Time

• Must have the ability to remain in a seated position. 90%
• Must have the ability to speak, write and comprehend English language. 100%
• Must have the ability to lift equipment and supplies, up to 50 lbs. 25%
• Must have the ability to hear clearly. 100%
• Must have the ability to stoop, kneel, bend and reach. 100%
• Must have dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse. 100%
• Must have clear vision or wear contacts & glasses if vision is obscured 100%

TOTAL COMPENSATION:

We offer competitive benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, vacation, sick days, holidays a 401(k)-retirement plan with a match and fringe benefits.  

DISCLAIMER:

This job description is a summary and not meant to cover or include all tasks, duties, or responsibilities that the employee may be required to perform. These duties/responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.

EEO STATEMENT:

JHL Constructors is an EEO Employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, marital status or veteran status.

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