Civil Foreman

Baytown, TX – Civil Foreman opening with Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD), an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX. OPD is part of Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) and serves the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD provides construction services as well as engineering/procurement, enabling a one-stop shop for clients.

• Lead crews with strong knowledge of carpentry, tools, procedures, and best practices
• Conduct morning production meetings with crews to discuss daily plans and concerns
• Assign job tasks and ensure proper training for each crew member
• Coordinate work according to priorities and plans
• Serve as a safety role model and enforce OPD and client safety policies
• Anticipate and report potential safety and environmental concerns to the OPD Superintendent
• Communicate with the OPD Superintendent, Logistics Manager, and Construction Manager for material requirements and scheduling (e.g., concrete pours, rebar orders)
• Verify forms and concrete are set within client specifications
• Plan equipment, soil treatment, and safety considerations for all planned civil work; manage excavations and trenching
• Lead by example, maintain a clean job site, and write daily reports, JSAs, and emails

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and participate in onsite safety meetings
• Follow OPD and client safety policies and procedures
• Be aware of changing conditions on an active jobsite
• Be on time to the jobsite and work as a team

• Outdoor work in extreme heat/cold and varying elevations
• Lifting and carrying up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods (up to 11 hours per day) with breaks every ~2.5 hours
• Frequent movement of the body, including climbing, lifting, bending, and using hands to handle tools

• At least 2 years of experience as a civil foreman
• Ability to read civil, structural, and pipe drawings
• Ability to use a sight level and transit for coordinates and elevations
• Previous gas plant construction experience
• Experience leading teams of 10–30 people
• Willingness to advance safety culture and lead across crafts
• Travel with extended periods away from home in remote areas
• Pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Willingness to attend and/or lead employee safety meetings
• Ability to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week

• Three or more years of experience as a foreman
• Fully competent with excavation, trenching, soil work and safety considerations
• Progression into field leadership and experience across multiple crafts: pipe, civil, structural

OPD provides detailed engineering packages, single-point procurement, fabrication, and direct-hired construction services across the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities to deliver faster speed to market and cost savings while minimizing risk. At Koch, employees are empowered to do what they do best to create value for themselves and the company.

We offer a benefits plan focused on physical, financial, and emotional wellbeing, including medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, life insurance, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, and may include infertility assistance, paid parental leave, and adoption assistance. Eligibility varies by region. Please talk to your recruiter about applicable benefits.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Some programs may require drug testing as permitted by law. This employer uses E-Verify.