Foreman, Construction, Construction Manager​/ Foreman

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.

We are currently looking for an experienced heavy civil foreman to join our San Diego Area. The person in this position will coordinate and supervise activities of field workers and construction needs for all phases of a project.

• Pre-plan and schedule assigned work based on project schedule that has been set up by Project Superintendent or Project Manager.
• Coordinate and supervise activities of field workers and construction needs for all phases.
• Organize and schedule necessary equipment through dispatch.
• Initiate, maintain and complete timesheets and other related paperwork on a daily basis and in a legible manner.
• Assign workers to their respective duties and making sure that they have the appropriate training and tools to execute their jobs accurately.
• Make sure that regulatory needs and safety measures are maintained.
• Assessthe most efficient way to complete a project without sacrificing quality of the work being done.

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.

• A thorough understanding of construction procedures, methods, practices, equipment, tools, materials, and utilities.
• Strong background in all facets of AC paving, including the placement, rolling and compaction, and quality management of materials.
• Highly motivated to train and develop the crew.
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, leadership and motivational skills.
• The ability to pre-plan, schedule and organize work and the work of others.
• An understanding of safety regulations and the ability to enforce those regulations to protect the employees and the company.
• Ability to manage multiple ongoing projects at different worksites.
• Ability to work in high pressure situations at a construction site.
• Able to effectively work with Agency and Owner representatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication is required.
• Willingness to travel across San Diego County and surrounding areas.
• Must have a valid driver’s license as driving on behalf of the company is required.

• Several years of experience running heavy civil jobs.

• Frequent driving – up to 5 hours per day.
• Occasional sitting for up to 3 hours at a time.
• Contact walking, standing and bending.
• Occasional squatting and kneeling.
• Frequent twisting at the neck and waist.
• Occasional grasping with both hands.
• Occasional pushing and pulling with both hands of object weighing up to 100 pounds
• Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Constantly working around heavy equipment and machinery.
• Constantly walking on uneven ground.
• Constant exposure to excessive noise.
• Frequent exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity and wetness (depending on time of year). Primarily working outdoors.
• Occasional exposure to bio-hazards, including sewage.

The salary range for this position starts at the Foreman wage scale for the following unions:
Operators, Laborers and Carpenters.
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Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.