Foreman, Construction, Heavy Equipment Operator

Posted Thursday, May 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM

The Foreman plans, assigns, schedules, operates equipment, and supervises the work of assigned crew engaged in the construction project.

Other duties may be assigned.

• Learn and follow safety regulations.
• Wear required safety equipment including but not limited to hardhats, safety glasses, safety harness, ear plugs, dust masks and gloves.
• Can operate equipment, install conduit and able to perform all tasks required as part of the crew.
• Read and understand contract documents, such as project plans, to determine construction requirements, plan procedures, and ensure work is within plan/specification requirements.
• Supervise one or more crews engaged in the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of streets, highways, driveways, structures, underground utilities and parking lots.
• Supervise installation of street lights, traffic signals, I.T.S., F.M.S, and conductors.
• The ability and knowledge to work with low voltage and high voltage electricity.
• Skills to place and finish minor concrete pads and foundations.
• Assist with closeout documentation for each phase of the job as completed.
• Inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met.
• Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment.
• Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
• Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates and E-mail correspondence to keep the various people involved with the project informed of important issues.
• Promote and maintain a culture that values safety, health and cleanliness.
• Attend and participate in job site meetings to include weekly Toolbox Meeting with crew.
• Assist the project team in building written work plans, job hazard analysis, and daily task reminders.
• Estimate and coordinate material, equipment, and worker requirements to complete jobs; schedule and assign work accordingly to ensure production aligns with project goals.
• Requisition materials and equipment.
• Coordinate activities with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve obstacles.
• Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans; discipline and document worker issues.
• Instruct and train employees in construction methods, safe operation of equipment, tools and job techniques, safety procedures, and company policies.
• Maintain equipment in a high state of readiness through daily and proactive maintenance.
• Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, hires, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and documentation.
• Other related duties as required or assigned.
• IMSA Level I or Level II (Preferred).
• CDL Class A or B Preferred.
• ATSSA certified preferred or willing to get certified.

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks; develops realistic action plans.
• Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; meets challenges with resourcefulness; generates suggestions for improving work; develops innovative approaches and ideas; presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention.
• Design - Generates creative solutions; translates concepts and information into images; uses feedback to modify designs; applies design principles; demonstrates attention to detail.
• Communications - Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally; expresses ideas and thoughts in written form; exhibits good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
• Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others.
• Quantity - Meets productivity standards; completes work in timely manner; strives to increase productivity; works quickly.
• Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals.; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Education and/or Experience

Requires a general educational knowledge normally acquired through a high school diploma or a General Equivalency Diploma (GED) ; 5+ years in heavy civil and related functions plus thorough knowledge of civil construction industry; or equivalent…