Job Description
Company is a heavy-civil contractor specializing in earthmoving, utility installation, and structure development for public roadway, industrial and commercial clients.
Summary :
The Foreman is responsible for supervising work crews. Primary responsibilities include :
(1) Safety (i.e. : meet or exceed OSHA Standards)
(2) Quality (i.e. : meet or exceed plan & specification requirements)
(3) Schedule (i.e. : meet or gain project schedule days)
(4) Budget (i.e. : meet or gain on estimated cost to perform work)
(5) Project Records (i.e. : 100% accurate and timely data reporting)
(6) Employee Relations (i.e. : EEO, training)
Responsibilities : Safety
- Ensure the crew complies with OSHA Standards, MSHA Standards and MBC Safety Programs. This includes knowing and applying proper safety practices for field operations, insuring PPE (i.e. : Personal Protective Equipment) is available and properly utilized, trained personnel are utilized (i.e. : competent person, traffic supervisor, etc.) and issue safety violation notices to employees who fail to comply.
- Report Safety Incidents immediately to the Project Superintendent & Safety Manager. Complete a Safety Incident Report in conjunction with the Safety Manager within 48 hours of the incident.
- Conduct a tool box safety talk every morning with your crew and prior to the major start of a new operation.
Quality, Schedule, Budget
Review and understand plans, specifications and standard drawings for the work to be performed. Build the work to meet or exceed specifications.Insure materials utilized are from the approved source and are available when needed.Review crew size (i.e. : trucks, equipment & labor) in HCSS Heavy Job and complete the work within the time & cost allocated (minimum requirement).Care for equipment assigned to the project. Report equipment maintenance issues to the Superintendent immediately.Project Records
Complete and send accurate HCSS Heavy Job Reports to the Archbold office by 10 AM the following day.Complete accurate extra work forms daily (as required) including signature of the owners’ representative (i.e. : inspector / engineer).Review actual cost vs. estimated cost as shown on HCSS Heavy Job . Review with the Superintendent and make adjustments as needed.Employee Relations
Inform employees of all current company policies regarding EEO, Affirmative Action, Sexual Harassment and ADA. Insure policies are met on the project. Report employee complaints and violations immediately to Human Resources for action.Perform on-going training of assigned employees in all areas of the work.Authority :
To direct the work of employees, suppliers, and subcontractors assigned to you on the project.To order materials, trucks and schedule subcontractors necessary to perform the work through the Superintendent.To order equipment and manpower necessary to perform the work through the Superintendent and General Superintendent.To reprimand, terminate and replace hourly employees not performing the work. This must be reviewed with and approved by the Superintendent and General Superintendent.Education & Experience :
Field experience in landfill construction or heavy civil construction with a focus on mass excavation, HDPE pipe installation experience is a plus.Background in heavy equipment operation preferred.30-Hour OSHA certification, MSHA certification and First Aid / CPR training required or willingness to obtain.Experience with estimating, production tracking, and cost control is a plus.