Foreman - Paving

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When directed by supervisor, this position will supervise craft employees assigned to a construction paving crew. This hourly, non‑exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.

• Work with the Project Superintendent to develop and maintain a complete and thorough understanding of the plans and specifications for assigned project.
• Work with the Project Superintendent to develop a plan to meet or exceed the specifications, safety requirements, and production paces.
• Supervise assigned crew members to ensure tasks are safely and productively completed in a timely manner with a high quality finished product.
• Prioritize, schedule and communicate plans and tasks to crew members, customers, and inspecting agency.
• Plan work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, trucking and equipment requirements, and traffic control needs.
• Monitor work performance and productivity of crew members to ensure project rules, procedures, safety requirements, etc. are maintained.
• Complete quantity report daily with diary notes as required.
• Complete employee time reports to accurately reflect hours worked and phases on.
• Advise superintendents and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.; assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Maintain positive relationship with other departments, as required, to support construction schedule.
• Promote positive public relations and image.
• Ensure safe working environment.
• Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non‑traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

• Safety regulations, project scheduling, cost control, project plans, specifications, special provisions, and phases needed to complete the project.
• Equipment and tools needed for the project.
• Materials required for the project.
• Haul time to the job in order to efficiently plan trucking requirements.
• Communication hand signals.

• Learn, follow and enforce GOH company policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate operations.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of crew members.
• Create construction plans to minimize traffic disruptions and maximize safety for our employees and the traveling public.
• Cross train crew members on all aspects of tasks related to particular construction discipline.
• Work with indirect supervision.
• Utilize heavy job field application as required.
• Use a computer and related office equipment.

• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
• Must be CPR and first aid trained.
• Must obtain and maintain all mandatory training.

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Minimum 3 years of construction experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer previous supervisory experience.

• PennDOT Flagger Training
• Work Zone Traffic control PennDOT
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Plan Reading/Construction Math
• Overhead Lines
• Basic Leadership Training
• Excavating & Confined Space
• Respiratory Protection/Awareness Training
• Medical Services/First Aid
• OSHA 10 Hour
• OSHA 30 Hour (preferred)
• Drug Free Workplace
• Basic Management
• Biannual Paving Day
• CPR/First Aid
• MSHA
• PPE

• Constant (67% %100) Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Constant (67% %100) Ability to work in a field environment with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat and cold.
• Constant (67% %100) Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Constant (67% %100) Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasionally (0% 33%) Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction