General Foreman

Job Description

Job Summary:

The General Foreman will work closely with the Supervisor in planning the project, tasking labor, estimating, assembling material lists. The General Foreman is responsible for developing and maintaining a good working relationship with the employees and crews assigned to their scope of work.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Oversees multiple crews that may include Foreman, Laborers, Operators, Lineman, Apprentices, and Groundsman. These crews may be working on multiple projects in multiple states.
  
  

Required Education / Experience & Qualifications:

• Valid Class A License with Tanker Endorsement
• High school diploma or equivalent
• OSHA 10 Certification
• First Aid and CPR Certification
• Must be in a current Foreman role or higher
• One to two years of experience in construction trades as a Foreman
• Must be able to safely direct work of at least five (5) assigned crews and be able to give technical knowledge and help to crews if needed
• Must be comfortable working in a highly critical, fast paced environment with shifting priorities
• Responsible to wear a cell phone and be available for problem escalation protocol for 24 X 7 support as may be needed
• Must be willing to travel when required
• Must have complete and thorough knowledge of powerline construction and maintenance techniques
• Must have a viable means of communication with SSE LLC while on a storm project
• Must be able to communicate clearly and give directions so others will understand
• Must be efficient in completing required paperwork
• Ability to work in a team environment and show exemplary leadership qualities
• Is not overbearing with subordinates but able to gain respect by the way they treat people
• Can take direction and criticism from superiors
• Familiar with and willing to learn of Microsoft programs such as Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook and MS Project scheduling software
• Able to work in a team environment
• Manages stress and/or a fast pace effectively
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Must have a working knowledge of the One Call System
  
  

Preferred Education / Experience & Qualifications:

• OSHA 30 Certification
  
  

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Sets the example for others to follow in all areas of the work including safety, company policies, attitude, conduct and dress
• Has ability to perform all duties of a Foreman
• Reports job progress and problems to Supervisor/Director regularly, accurately, and objectively
• Understands construction plans. Plans well in advance how to avoid scheduling conflicts with the other crews
• Keeps plans and specifications up to date with revisions made on the job
• Provides schedule input for planning and updates. When schedule dates slip or change, provides solutions for recovery to get the work back on schedule without causing project delays
• Confers with Supervisor on questions regarding interpretation of plans, specifications and schedule
• Knows which crews have responsibility for various parts of the job
• Completes a task analysis for the upcoming one to two weeks and determines the amount of manpower required to complete the tasks
• Knows the approximate estimated time that was budgeted to do each task, and whether it can be done most efficiently with one worker, two, or a larger crew
• Anticipates as far in advance as possible the need to increase or decrease the work force
• Advises the Supervisor of tentative schedule of manpower needs and changes in the schedule as promptly as can be determined
• Be sure that workers have all the materials and tools they need to work as productively as possible. Anticipate needs well in advance so there is no loss of productive time waiting for tools, materials, or instructions. Insist that employees report losses or shortages of tools or materials promptly so you can take the necessary corrective action
• Ensures necessary material and equipment needed for the project are ordered timely and available in plenty of time to get delivery to the jobsite in full compliance with schedule requirements
• Assigns each Foreman to available work which employee can do best work
• Coaches any worker whose skills for doing an assigned task are deficient or rusty
• Lays out jobs for Foreman and makes sure each knows his or her tasks and the most efficient methods for completing them
• Determines and enforces a fair and adequate standard of workmanship and productivity for each crew
• Supervises employees in performance of work, following safety rules, and adhering to company policies and procedures
• Recommends disciplinary action when needed
• Knows and strictly enforces all job and company safety rules, sets a good example of safe practices, promptly corrects any potential hazard that can be corrected by your crew, reports other hazards immediately to those responsible, and warns all Foreman of possible causes of accidents. Inattentive, careless or sloppy workers endanger themselves and others and must be warned and corrected
• Understands company policies and carries them out consistently
• Ensures the jobsite is kept clean and safe and enforces good housekeeping
• Wears appropriate PPE when performing tasks
• Monitors Track VO daily and updates equipment location changes if needed
• Performs other duties as assigned
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse and inspect all areas of jobsite in all types of weather; this may include walking, climbing, reaching, bending, crawling, or stretching
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at a time
• Must be able to drive or ride in a vehicle for up to four hours to travel to and from job sites
• Exposure to characteristic construction site dangers
• Must be on-call to address delays, emergencies, bad weather, and other issues at the jobsite
• Able to hear and speak into a telephone and 2-way radio
• Close visual work on a computer terminal
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate any tool required to operate computer keyboard, mouse, and other technical instruments
• Primarily walking, standing, and bending
  
  

Safety Expectations:

• Know and enforce company safety rules and policies to include the company's drug-free workplace policy, incident reporting policy, and fleet / safe driving policies
• Verify safety rules are being followed by performing documented work safety assessments
• Organize and deliver jobsite and shop safety meetings to employees
• Perform documented corrective action with employees when safety rules are broken or when unsafe conditions are discovered
• Recognize and reward employees when safety rules are followed, and unsafe conditions are controlled
• Require, support, and promote pre-work job safety analysis / task safety analysis processes
• Assess special projects and new jobs for safety concerns and prepare safety controls prior to beginning work
• Manage safety equipment and personal protective equipment used by employees in your department and span of control
• Verify and require that all vehicles, supplies, equipment, tools, and machines are used safely and maintained properly
• Stop all unsafe acts by ANY employee and control hazardous conditions and risks that develop throughout the workday
• Empower and authorize employees to work safely, utilize safety gear, and correct unsafe acts and hazardous conditions
• Participate in management-level safety briefs and training
• After an incident, participate in investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective actions
• Must ensure there are enough CPR/FA trained employees on each crew as required by OSHA
  
  

Company Description

Robert “Bob” Sellenriek started his telephone construction company in 1979 with a vision, a used backhoe, a truck, a trencher, and 2 men. Today, Sellenriek Construction, Inc. operates from five locations and employs almost 150 people. Sellenriek Construction was founded on March 12th, 1979 by Robert “Bob” Sellenriek and his wife, Dixie. Prior to this, Bob had worked for L,P&H and Burnup & Sims for ten years. At its beginning, Sellenriek Constructions areas of service were primarily in east-central Missouri.

During the first decade in operation, there were many changes within the company. In 1981 the company placed its first fiber optic cable. On November 17th, 1986 Sellenriek Construction was incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri. Sellenriek Construction work areas had expanded and employment grew to roughly twenty-five employees. In addition to the growth of service areas and employees, Bob and Dixie now had three children, Steve, Heath and Joy.

Services Sellenriek Construction could provide grew in 1991 when it purchased its first horizontal directional boring machine. In January 1998 the corporation purchased Cable Plow, Inc. located in Lewistown, Missouri allowing Sellenriek Construction Inc. to better serve its growing list of clients. Also, in 1998 and 1999 respectively, Bob & Dixie’s sons Steve and Heath started working for the company.

In 2002 Sellenriek Construction opened its third office located in Columbia, Missouri. Sellenriek Construction Inc. service’s expanded yet again to include electrical distribution and directional boring of large diameter pipe. In 2003 Joys future husband, Joe Oden, started working for the company and was followed by Joy in 2004.

During 2009, being Sellenriek Constructions 30th year in business, major changes took place. A construction yard was opened in Warrensburg as well as a fifth location in Jefferson City. Currently Sellenriek Construction has almost 150 dedicated employees throughout the state of Missouri. Sellenriek Construction, Inc. remains a family owned and operated company. Bob is President of the corporation and is still very active in the company. Besides being officers, Steve, Heath, and Joy are actively involved in the day to day operations of the company.

From its humble beginning through today, Sellenriek Construction Inc. has done business with a simple motto – Do what is right for the customer. Proof of this is the fact that Sellenriek Construction Inc. has had many of the same clients for over 30 years and plans to work these same clients and more for the next 30.

“Nothing the company has accomplished would have been possible if it weren’t for the many dedicated employees who work for Sellenriek Construction. It is their hard work and dedication that has allowed the company to grow and diversify to where we are today” – Bob Sellenriek

Robert “Bob” Sellenriek started his telephone construction company in 1979 with a vision, a used backhoe, a truck, a trencher, and 2 men. Today, Sellenriek Construction, Inc. operates from five locations and employs almost 150 people. Sellenriek Construction was founded on March 12th, 1979 by Robert “Bob” Sellenriek and his wife, Dixie. Prior to this, Bob had worked for L,P&H and Burnup & Sims for ten years. At its beginning, Sellenriek Constructions areas of service were primarily in east-central Missouri. During the first decade in operation, there were many changes within the company. In 1981 the company placed its first fiber optic cable. On November 17th, 1986 Sellenriek Construction was incorporated under the laws of the State of Missouri. Sellenriek Construction work areas had expanded and employment grew to roughly twenty-five employees. In addition to the growth of service areas and employees, Bob and Dixie now had three children, Steve, Heath and Joy. Services Sellenriek Construction could provide grew in 1991 when it purchased its first horizontal directional boring machine. In January 1998 the corporation purchased Cable Plow, Inc. located in Lewistown, Missouri allowing Sellenriek Construction Inc. to better serve its growing list of clients. Also, in 1998 and 1999 respectively, Bob & Dixie’s sons Steve and Heath started working for the company. In 2002 Sellenriek Construction opened its third office located in Columbia, Missouri. Sellenriek Construction Inc. service’s expanded yet again to include electrical distribution and directional boring of large diameter pipe. In 2003 Joys future husband, Joe Oden, started working for the company and was followed by Joy in 2004. During 2009, being Sellenriek Constructions 30th year in business, major changes took place. A construction yard was opened in Warrensburg as well as a fifth location in Jefferson City. Currently Sellenriek Construction has almost 150 dedicated employees throughout the state of Missouri. Sellenriek Construction, Inc. remains a family owned and operated company. Bob is President of the corporation and is still very active in the company. Besides being officers, Steve, Heath, and Joy are actively involved in the day to day operations of the company. From its humble beginning through today, Sellenriek Construction Inc. has done business with a simple motto – Do what is right for the customer. Proof of this is the fact that Sellenriek Construction Inc. has had many of the same clients for over 30 years and plans to work these same clients and more for the next 30. “Nothing the company has accomplished would have been possible if it weren’t for the many dedicated employees who work for Sellenriek Construction. It is their hard work and dedication that has allowed the company to grow and diversify to where we are today” – Bob Sellenriek