Construction Foreperson

Job ID : 502378

APAC Central Inc., is a CRH company producing and providing crushed aggregate materials, sand, ready-mix concrete, asphalt, and performing as a regional heavy highway / infrastructure construction firm serving Arkansas, Oklahoma, and southern Missouri.

APAC-Central, Inc. and its founding companies have been serving our customers since early in the 20th Century and look forward to continued success in the 21st Century!

Sign on Bonus $1500

Construction Foreman : Do you want to work for a company that values your skills? Do you want to work for a company that values safety above all else?

Are you looking for opportunities and benefits of a large corporation with a small company feel? Then Oldcastle Materials is the company for you! Apply for the Construction Foreman position today and jump start your career with the Oldcastle Materials family.

Job Description Summary

The selected candidate will be required to work in a team environment with other co-workers and managers.

• Receive daily specific instructions from a Project Superintendent
• Schedule the mobilization of needed equipment
• Supervise / coordinate, train, and coach assigned personnel in the completion of jobs and daily work duties
• Read plans and set engineering grade stakes to guide equipment operators
• Supervise equipment operators and laborers to ensure that work is being done according to the field layout and the plans
• Supervise personnel to assure proper compaction is obtained on the soil or base
• Perform the duties of a heavy equipment operator when necessary
• Perform the duties of a construction worker / laborer when necessary
• Notify the Project Superintendent when conditions on the job change causing a variation to previous instruction. (Approval should be received from the Superintendent before adjusting plans)
• Ensure that employees operate and maintain equipment properly
• Notify the shop of equipment mechanical issues
• Lead crew in our safety culture and help ensure a safe working environment
• Maintain time and material records necessary for completing daily job costing
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Able to perform essential job functions with / without reasonable accommodation.

Work Requirements

The ideal candidate will :

• Pass pre-employment drug screen and criminal background check.
• Pass a pre-employment Fit for Work physical.
• Be able to provide valid documentation for the I-9 Immigration document.
• Display a professional and courteous attitude to co-workers, supervisors and the general public at all times.
• Report to work at the designated start time.
• Be able to work long hours when required.
• Strictly adhere to safety requirements and procedures as outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Have the willingness to work in a team environment and assist co workers or supervisors with other duties as required.
• Must be able to complete safe driver training, possess a valid driver’s license with a good driving record.
• May be required to have or acquire a CDL as necessary
• Be at least age 18 years of age.

Education / Experience

• Must be proficient in Microsoft Applications with the ability to learn new software systems as needed.
• Be able to communicate appropriately with direct reports, co-workers, supervisors, and the general public.
• Be knowledgeable of materials and equipment needed to perform tasks.
• Be able to read plans and specifications
• Ability to use decision making skills for cost effective solutions on jobs in the absence of a superintendent
• Mathematical understanding in order to calculate grades, slopes, dumps, etc.
• Related experience in construction field, minimum 5 years ( desired )

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls;

reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The position will be primarily outside in the elements and may be required to work in inclement weather as needed.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family.

CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application.

Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day.

Thank you for your interest!

APAC Central Inc., a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE / Vet / Disability If you want to know more, please click on this link .