Job Description: Foreman - Excavation
Functional Summary:
This position is a direct report to the Project Manager. The Foreman is responsible for project layout and crew management. The Foreman provides a broad range of support functions for the Project Manager, along with crew management, site layout, equipment operation, and hand work.
Key Responsibilities:
The responsibilities of the Foreman include, but are not limited to:
- Takes direction from Project Manager and all aspects of on-site work
- Is responsible to perform project within time frame outlined, with manpower, and resources outlined by Project Manager – annual review will tie to this
- Works with, directs and teaches Laborers/operators job-specific skills:
- Clearly communicates goals & objectives
- Maintains discipline
- Maintains quality standards
- Maintains safety protocols
- Responsible for layout and construction of excavation projects, residential house sites, municipal utility work, and commercial site work development projects
- Leads excavation crew through various projects from start to finish. May assist with additional job site tasks
- At the start of each shift, is responsible for preparing materials for each day’s work
- Responsible to coordinate aggregate material needs and delivery with office dispatcher
- LEADERSHIP by example:
- Productive
- Fair
- Orderly
- Clear communication with co-worker’s and subordinates
- Keeps equipment maintained, and site clean and organized
- Responsible for tracking and maintaining material inventory required to perform project tasks. Notifies Project Manager, in advance, when additional materials need to be ordered
- Understands plans & specifications
- Capable of providing lay-out
- Responsible for coordinating daily tasks with concrete crew
Safety:
- Promote, execute and adhere to the company’s Safety manual, and encourage all employees to adopt company’s safety culture
- Participate in weekly safety meeting
- Work in a safe responsible manner to not intentionally or unintentionally injure one’s self or endanger the well-being of others
Qualifications:
Education, Training and certifications
- High School Diploma or Equivalent - required
- Tech School or College education preferred
- Valid Driver’s License - required
Work Experience
- 5 years’ experience in the Excavation work
- Experience with site organization, layout, and crew management
Technical Knowledge
- Total Station knowledge
- Site layout based on a paper plan
- Capable of installing utilities on-line and grade
Transferable Skills
- Interpersonal skills
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Basic mathematical skills
Abilities
- Demonstrate professionalism with co-worker’s and customers
- Have a sense of urgency to meet deadlines
- Ability to manage co-worker’s
- Accountability and dependability
- Come to work as scheduled and on time
- Excellent hand, eye, and foot coordination
- Attention to detail
- Ability to manage stress
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, outdoors, indoors, and in inclement weather
Working Conditions
- Work is performed in an outdoor setting, which could include inclement weather, extreme temperatures, and work sites will have uneven and inconsistent work surfaces
- Must be able to regularly lift 50 LBS
- Use of Personal Protective Equipment is required, ensure crew is utilizing PPE’s as well
- Travel may be required
- Overtime as required
- Work attire – Tee shirts to have a minimum of a 4” sleeve with our company logo, pants, and appropriate work boots
- Drug and Alcohol use will not be permitted during working hours
*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees maybe required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.