Civil Foreman

Overview

Your Job:
The job site located in Mt. Belvieu, TX has an opening for a Civil Foreman.

Our Team:
Optimized Process Designs, LLC (OPD) is an engineering/construction company headquartered in Katy, TX with an expertise in the natural gas, natural gas liquids, and petrochemical industries. OPD is part of the Koch Engineered Solutions (KES) organization which provides a variety of capabilities across many industries. OPD was incorporated in 1980 and has developed a strong reputation for honesty, integrity, and the ability to successfully execute projects.

OPD supplies construction services as well as engineering/procurement to provide clients a one-stop shop for the overall project, increasing efficiency and avoiding interface problems. OPD s industry experience, flexibility, and personal attention make OPD a preferred partner and our tight-knit, highly productive team atmosphere makes OPD a great place to work.

Who We Are and What We Do:
As a Koch Engineered Solutions company, OPD provides clients with detailed engineering packages in all disciplines, single-point procurement for equipment and materials, fabrication and direct-hired construction services throughout the United States. We leverage in-house capabilities to deliver faster speed to market and increase cost savings while minimizing risk.

• Strong knowledge of carpentry, tools, procedures, and best practices
• Ability to lead crews
• Conduct morning production meeting with crews to discuss daily plans and concerns
• Assign job tasks to each crew member and ensure that each member is properly trained
• Coordinate work according to priorities and plans
• Act as a safety role model for the team
• Enforce OPD and client-specific safety policies and procedures on the jobsite
• Anticipate and recognize potential safety and environmental concerns and report them to the OPD Superintendent
• Communicate and coordinate with OPD Superintendent, Logistics Manager, and Construction Manager for material requirements and scheduling concrete pours and rebar delivery
• Verify forms and concrete are set within client specifications
• Competent with excavations, trenching, and soil; plan equipment, soil treatment, and safety considerations for all planned civil work
• Lead by example and with respect
• Contribute to and maintain a clean job site
• Use a computer to write daily reports, employee discipline, JSAs, and use e-mail

• Actively participate in a strong safety culture
• Recognize safety hazards and risks
• 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 each day ready for work
• Display a positive attitude and be able to work in a team environment
• Some physical demands of being a Civil Foreman include: outdoor work in extreme conditions
• Capable of lifting and carrying awkward objects up to 60 lbs
• Standing for extended periods (up to 11 hours per day) with breaks approximately every 2.5 hours
• Move the entire body as needed: climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, crawling, twisting, reaching, and bending; use hands to handle, control, and feel objects/tools

• At least 2 years of experience as a civil foreman
• Ability to read and understand civil, structural, and pipe drawings
• Ability to use a sight level and transit to determine coordinates and elevations
• Previous experience in a gas plant construction environment
• Previous experience leading teams of 10-30 people
• Willingness to advance safety culture
• Experience communicating effectively across crafts: civil, pipe, and structural
• Travel is required with extended periods away from home in remote areas at times
• Ability to perform a pre-employment drug screen and background check
• Ability to attend and/or lead employee safety meetings
• Ability to work shifts up to 12 hours per day and 7 days per week
• Must be able to meet all physical demands of the job

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