Foreman- Traffic Signal Division

Job Summary:

Plan, direct and budget activities concerned with the construction of structures, facilities, or systems. Read and interpret site plans, construction drawings and scopes of work. Coordinate essential personnel on-site for the project. Manage supplies, materials, and equipment.  They implement company requirements and legal regulations and ensure everyone is following them to make the construction site a safe place to work. A general foreperson may also conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments, ensuring employees are working safely but efficiently. 

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Report project progress to superiors.
• Develop a work schedule for workers.
• Supervise all construction workers.
• Solve disputes between workers.
• Ensure that a project is adequately staffed.
• Assign tasks to construction workers.
• Ensure that the project is staying on or under budget.
• Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Supervise core construction team to comply with Site Superintendent and Construction Manager directives.
• Oversee execution of work, including production.
• Understand and enforce run rates as established by the site management team.
• Manage and guide proper use of tools and equipment.
• Ensure completion of equipment daily maintenance, cleaning and safety checks of equipment.
• Supervises duties of Foremen and Crew members.
• Maintains tracking detail for maintenance for equipment, generators, vehicles, and trailers.
• Communicates status updates to leadership and, when required, customers in a clear, concise, and timely manner.
• Responsible for final Quality Assurance / Quality Control of the work performed by crews.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Prior experience as a Foreman, General Foreman or Superintendent highly preferred.
• Champion and own safety by modeling behaviors, maintaining a drug free work environment and performing corrective action when appropriate.
• Conduct job hazard analysis and present daily/weekly toolbox talks.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

• Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.
• Deep knowledge of the construction industry and processes
• Fluency in English but Spanish would be a plus.
• Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.
• Perform quality checks on construction equipment.
• Ability to travel.
• Aptitude in math and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, equipment maintenance and use, and OSH guidelines
• Valid driver’s license.
• Excellent Computer Skills.
• Completion of a Journeyman Lineman program or equivalent.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Experience managing field crews.

Physical Requirements:

• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.
• Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.
• Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.
• Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.