Position Summary

Earthwork Foreman will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of an earthwork crew on the project and be responsible for maintaining owner/contractor relations, crew coordination and equipment, production, safety, and quality.

Required Qualifications and Skills

  • A minimum of two years’ experience working in the construction field as an earthwork foreman and two years’ experience supervising earthwork crews and maintaining equipment.
  • Heavy Highway and Civil Construction experience preferred.
  • High school Diploma, or GED equivalent.
  • Possess a valid Driver’s License and acceptable driving record.
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  • Ability to layout line and grade using surveying equipment (level, laser, GPS, etc.).
  • Utility coordination, logistics and project scheduling.
  • Generalized knowledge of multiple construction trades and equipment.
  • Workload may include travel and may require extended hours.
  • Safety knowledge

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Pre-Construction/Construction:

  • Interpret and explain plans for construction of new projects; read and apply methods and procedures in drawings and layout work.
  • Familiarity or ability to learn Autodesk (Plangrid) platform for plan review, mark ups, safety reports, etc.
  • Partner with the Project Manager/Superintendent to coordinate work schedules of all subcontractors on project(s).
  • Set elevations for grading.
  • Attend all project related meetings/events such as safety meetings, supervisory meetings, and scheduled training.
  • Confer with project supervisory personnel, representatives from the owner, subcontractors, vendors, and utility companies to coordinate various phases of construction to resolve problems and prevent delays.
  • Maintain and secure company materials, supplies, tools, and equipment.
  • Know and apply safety rules and instructions in the use and maintenance of tools and equipment.
  • Know and comply with the Company’s safety rules/policies and OSHA regulations.
  • Model and enforce safe work practices, including articulating safety regulations and wearing of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required for the safe performance of work.
  • Attend, complete, and/or present daily Job Hazard Analysis reports, weekly toolbox talks.
  • Immediately report any safety violations, accidents, injuries, property damage or other claims.
  • Responsible for recognizing and correcting any unsafe conditions that may exist or occur on the job site. This includes assisting with job site inspections and reporting and following through with directions for abatement of any unsafe condition or hazard.
  • Stay current on the location of overhead and underground utilities. Attendance at Gopher One Meets, and communication with facility locators, and verification of marked facilities.

Supervision

  • Conduct daily safety job hazard analysis meetings and complete weekly “Tool Box Talks” on assigned subjects.
  • Together with Superintendent or Operations Management, review field personnel at the conclusion of each season.
  • Oversee field crew to ensure correct methods of construction are employed and strict adherence to safety rules/regulations is in place.
  • Look ahead and order appropriate materials and equipment.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of construction workers will vary depending on the work environment and will often change in real time.

  • The employee must be able to lift (including above shoulder or head), move, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
  • Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to input information, handle, carry (with and without assistance), feel objects, tools (of varying size and weight), or controls.
  • Frequently reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear, and taste or smell.
  • Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
  • Frequent exposure to high noise levels.

Work Environment

  • There is constant exposure to various weather conditions typical in the states where the work is performed, including noise, dust, and other materials.
  • The work environment is in areas where heavy equipment, power tools and traffic are present.
  • There is exposure to heights up to 50 feet and depths of up to 80 feet in this construction work environment.

    Benefits are provided through the union.

    AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER, INCLUDING M/F/VET/DISABILITY

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