Foreman - Seymour, WI.

FOREMAN JOB DESCRIPTION

The Foreman is responsible for leadership and oversight of the field crews, safety, communication, and jobsite management to drive delivery of high-quality results. The Foreman will work with crews and manage all aspects of team member work product. This includes but not limited to equipment mobilization, equipment operation, securing/controlling site materials, following all permits, managing onsite resources, meeting or exceeding production goals and project outcomes. The Foreman will establish a cadence of consistent communication with the project manager and will lead by example by working alongside the crews as the project requires to drive high quality results.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

• Leads by example and ensures the success of all teammates
• Exemplifies the right attitude, adapting to dynamic situations that promote positive team morale; understands and adapts their methods to different personalities throughout team
• Ensures the crews represent the Company in a positive, professional manner
• Displays emotional intelligence, maintaining an even-temper in the face of adversity
• Actively trains and mentors field crew members to foster buy-in, accountability and development
• Motivates field crews to enjoy their work, making it more satisfying to achieve proactively and efficiently
• Builds and fosters high quality respectful relationships with team members, customers and vendors
• Ensures that the image and appearance of personnel, equipment, and all workspaces are maintained in a clean, safe, and professional manner
• Prepares for each workday with the objectives of accomplishing our goals, living out our mission, serving our team, customers, and the communities we work in

Safety

• Ensures the team works safely and in compliance with:
  • OSHA regulations
  • HazMat regulations
  • Federal, State, County, and/or local regulations and codes
  • Customer training and safety requirements
  • DOT regulations and Company vehicle operation standards
  • Jobsite traffic control
  • Competent Person knowledge and standards
• Ensures the JSAs is completed at the start of each jobsite, noting discussion items, confirming it is reviewed and signed by each person entering the jobsite, and recorded daily
• Ensures adherence to all Company policies and procedures
• Demonstrates a high level of situational awareness, proactively identifying and mitigating potential issues
• Ensures proper care, readiness and use of tools, equipment, trailers, and vehicles
• Responsible for timely reporting and documentation of:
  • Damaged equipment
  • Property damage
  • Accidents
  • Injuries or illness
  • Utility hits and close calls
• Ensures that the appearance of personnel, tools, equipment, trailers, vehicles, the shop meets or exceeds company standards

Jobsite Management

• Identifies the skills team members need to complete the on-site project activities and organizes these resources to maximize cost effectiveness and ensure timely and profitable completion of projects in accordance with project standards
• Coordinates to assist Project Manager and/or Project Coordination with scheduling and managing sub-contractors
• Organizes onsite materials and resources provided to ensure they are available to complete the project in a timely manner; schedules material deliveries with the Project Manager or Project Coordination as necessary
• Identifies equipment needed to complete work and supports scheduling accordingly
• Solves problems efficiently and effectively, proactively provides solutions
• Consistently communicates project updates, successes and risks to project managers and leadership; coordinates with project managers and project coordinators to maintain workflow
• Notifies Project Manager of any potential change orders to ensure they will be addressed in a timely manner
• Identifies, communicates, and proactively troubleshoots problems on the jobsite
• Maintains project documentation in a timely manner including daily production reports
• Records materials utilization and provides timely reporting to project coordination
• Consistently audits quality of work product
• Practices preventive maintenance of tools, equipment, trailers and vehicles by performing daily inspections

People Management

• Consistently and clearly communicates the plan and expectations to crew members verbally and in writing, providing daily goals and objectives
• Facilitates regular check-ins with crews to proactively facilitate project progress updates
• Recruits new team members
• Promotes career advancement to foster retention of current team members
• Reviews and approves crew timesheets to ensure accurate reporting of labor hours and equipment utilization
• Manages and facilitates employee relations and addresses problems in the field
• Communicates with the leadership team when issues that arise that may affect individual or company culture or are in violation of Company policies
• Establishes a cadence of communication and coordination with the key customer contacts to ensure total customer satisfaction
• Provides feedback on the quality and effectiveness of existing subcontractor relationships

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrates thorough knowledge of infrastructure construction processes and procedures resulting from three or more years of experience
• Exhibits all the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work assigned with solid well organized processes and procedures
• Proficient in reading and understanding blueprints, construction drawings, project manuals, project specifications, and work instructions.
• Able to efficiently operate the required tools, equipment, vehicles and trailers necessary to work on projects; and assists team members in becoming proficient at operating the listed items
• Able to efficiently maintain required tools, equipment, vehicles and trailers required on projects and responsible for assisting team members in becoming proficient at operating the listed items
• Demonstrates experience to effectively manage people
• Builds and maintains high quality relationships
• Works with individuals at all levels and of varying personalities and perspectives
• Strong communication written and verbal communication
• Confident in construction math and terminology
• Proficient at using technology and software on a mobile device or computer to communicate and document work

Required Certifications

• Valid Class A Commercial Drivers License (CDL)
  • With Tanker Endorsement
  • Without Manual Restrictions
• Valid FedMed Card
• OSHA 10
• Competent Person Training
• First Aid, CPR, AED
• High School Graduate (or equivalent)