Construction Foreman

Job Description

Job Title: Foreman, Columbus, Ohio Market

Business Unit: Ohio Valley Excavating, a Congruex Company

Department: Construction

Reports To: Project Managers (PM)

Employment Status: Full-time non-exempt (hourly)

Primary Location: Columbus, Ohio

Ohio Valley Excavating, a Congruex Company

Founded in 2004, OVE services the utility industry with installation and maintenance for underground electrical and communications infrastructures. OVE’s full-service excavation capacities span commercial and industrial construction as well as emergency repairs, with experience across the private and public sectors in Ohio and the Midwest.

Job Summary:

We are seeking a foreman to join our growing team. The foreman will be responsible for performing their job duties in a safe and professional manner. The ideal candidate will have knowledge of the construction industry, but training is provided.

Must have a valid driver’s license and pass a pre-employment drug screening. The foreman will be responsible to get to various job sites throughout the area and must be willing to lead a crew, in the foreman absence.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

· Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans.

· Perform scope of work and recognize work done outside of scope.

· Delegate individual responsibilities to crew members and subcontractors.

· Lead a crew in normal everyday excavation projects to meet all safety needs, schedule timelines and targeted profit margins.

· Communication from the field to the PM and GC

· Train, manage and mentor employees and contractors.

· Provide adequate resources and staff to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.

· Emphasize safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear and procedures.

· Manage daily jobsite and employee paperwork.

· Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.

· Regularly report project status to project managers, site engineers and other officials

· Schedule material deliveries

· Schedule and manage subcontractors.

· Report injuries and other accidents to the PM.

· Lead morning and afternoon job specific safety / huddle meetings.

· Inspect equipment and perform everyday maintenance.

· Notify mechanic, PM and fill out workorders for equipment repairs.

· Loading and unloading of jobsite materials

· Maintain neat and clean work area.

· Operate (but not limited to) track-hoe, back-hoe, mini excavator, skid steer, dozer, haul truck and trencher.

· Excavate and backfill, in a safe manor, trenches for underground utilities.

· Ability to operate around live utilities in a safe and caution manner.

· Placement of conduit in open trenches

· Proofing conduits

· Potholing existing utilities

· Rigging and setting of structures

· Forming and pouring of concrete

· Placement of asphalt

· Ensure compliance to customer requirements and completed activities.

· Observe and promote safety compliance.

· Complete 20 hours of OVE required safety training annually.

· Participate in random drug screenings.

· Ensure site is clean and organized at the end of each shift.

· Manage rental equipment deliveries and returns.

· A positive can-do attitude and openness to trying things new ways.

· GRIT values – Guts, Reliability, Innovation, and Teamwork

Required Skills & Qualifications:

· Minimum of 5 years of experience and knowledge of underground utility construction

· Customer service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration to develop positive working relationship.

· Analytical skills for handling unexpected issues and delays

· Initiative for generating business opportunities.

· Leadership skills for delegating tasks to subcontractors and employees

· Speaking skills for providing clear orders to subcontractors and employees

· Technical skills for interpreting construction methods, specifications, and drawings

· History of working successfully with a team to complete a common goal, “team player.”

· Time management skills to meet deadlines.

· Writing skills to document work progress, change orders and everyday reporting.

· Regularly report project status to project managers and or GC

· Knowledge and experience on how to read and understand blueprints.

· In-depth knowledge of OSHA guidelines, equipment, and construction procedures

· High school or equivalent education

· Valid Driver’s license with a good driving record

· Subject to pre-employment drug test and MVR

· Ability to follow instruction.

· Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership, and clients.

· Must be able to meet physical demands of the position; ability to lift up to 75 pounds.

· Excellent vision or the use of prescription lenses

· Exceptional manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination

· Perform a variety of manual tasks for extended periods of time in unfavorable weather conditions.

Desired Skills & Qualifications:

· Provide suggestions for continued improvement.

· Minimum of 5 years of operating equipment

· CDL driver’s license

· Computer skills

· OSHA 30 and trench / excavation safety training / competent person training

Who is Congruex?

Congruex designs and builds broadband and wireless communications infrastructure. The work we do enables everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

We deliver turn-key network solutions under a single platform by aligning our engineering and in-market construction operating units. Our vision is to be the best end-to-end provider of network services in the U.S. and our core values of GRIT connect everything we do.

We are building tomorrow, together. Will you join us?

Why Work at Congruex?

No matter what role you play, you are an important part of the One Congruex Family. We offer:

· Medical, Dental & Vision Benefits

· 401(k) Program with a company match

· Bonus program

· The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

· Paid Vacation

· Holiday pay

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relation.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $40.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 60 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $40