Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Construction Manager​/ Foreman

Job Title

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide direct supervision and technical guidance to crews performing maintenance and construction activities on underground distribution systems
• Responsible for coordinating essential personnel on-site for the project to include crew mobilization
• Communicate and enforce all safety regulations, and follow all necessary procedures required
• Read and interpret site plans, construction drawings, and scopes of work
• Manage supplies, materials and equipment, collect DVIR forms from crews, tailboards and complete safety observation briefs in the underground
• Monitoring crew performance, in partnership with Project Management and Field Supervisors/Crew Leads
• Understand and follow detailed construction schedules

Skills and Abilities:

• Regularly lift and/or move up to 100lbs
• Ability to work in remote or congested traffic areas
• Willingness to work outdoors in every type of weather
• Ability to work alone or with crews
• Ability to work safely

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in operating various hand tools
• Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test, DOT, and background check
• Available for work requiring travel

Preferred Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• CDL
• Prior construction experience
• 21 years of age or older
• Prior experience as a Foreman, General Foreman or Superintendent highly preferred
• Must have experience with underground distribution line construction and OSHA guidelines
• High School graduate or equivalent
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, blueprints and scopes of work
• Must be able to coordinate and collaborate with multiple personnel from the field to the office
• Must be willing to travel and work away from home
• Experience with digger derricks, bucket trucks, and groundwork with utility crews is required
• Must be able to communicate effectively, have good teamwork skills and able to understand, comprehend, and follow directions in the workplace
• Must have a quality work ethic and be committed to optimum customer service
• Must be able to work additional hours
• A high awareness of safety and compliance with company safety rules is required at all times