Civil Foreman (Tulsa, OK) Austin Industrial

Austin Bridge & Road•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

The Civil Carpenter Foreman supervises and coordinates skilled and unskilled workers on civil construction projects, including highway structures, right-of-way clearing, pile driving, subgrade preparation, road surfacing, curb installation, underground utilities, traffic control, concrete paving, and related lime and dirt work. The role plans and schedules work to meet deadlines safely, comply with plans and specifications, and stay within estimated costs. It also maintains working relationships with inspectors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors. The foreman manages crews, equipment, materials, logistics, work plans, and look-ahead schedules. Responsibilities include planning construction phases and manpower needs, monitoring labor costs and productivity, coordinating inspections, checking work quality, enforcing safety requirements, training and developing personnel, and maintaining accurate timecards and daily activity reports. The position may also support project closeout and perform other assigned duties.

Requirements

Five or more years of industrial and supervisory experience preferred.
Valid driver's license.
No minimum education requirement.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa.
Able to perform assigned duties involving sitting, standing, walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, and use of hands and fingers.
Able to lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds; work may involve elevations, uneven surfaces, or confined spaces.
Must have sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to perform job responsibilities safely.
Able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies; exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.
Able to wear required PPE and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.
Maintain a constant commitment to safety, quality, and productivity expectations.

Responsibilities

Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to establish work scope, materials, and craft manpower requirements.
Execute work plans for major work components and monitor adherence to them.
Order self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers, and ensure timely requisitions for needed materials and equipment.
Monitor daily labor costs and production rates against budgets, taking corrective action when productivity or costs fall outside expected norms.
Encourage efficiency improvements and provide craftsmen with feedback and coaching.
Complete hourly timecard reporting and accurately maintain Foreman's Daily Control records, including employee hours, job numbers, cost codes, and quantities.
Maintain assigned crew equipment, provide preventive-maintenance training to operators, and ensure proper use and end-of-day storage of equipment and tools.
Provide detailed daily construction plans and general weekly plans, and manage work to remain on schedule.
Schedule QA/QC inspections needed for owner acceptance.
Inspect work in progress, ensure established tolerances and performance standards are met, and take corrective action when needed.
Manage crews as coordinated working units and promote a motivating atmosphere.
Foster subordinate training and development through on-the-job opportunities and company-sponsored programs.
Recommend personnel actions and suggest plans to motivate workers toward goals.
Supervise subcontractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules.
Conduct toolbox and JHA safety meetings and enforce safety regulations and company policies.
Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality, and work to resolve issues.
Ensure compliance with plans and specifications and assist with closeout punch lists and demobilization.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily reports of field construction activities.
Ensure equipment is used for its intended purpose and in the correct manner.
Communicate company policies, including the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, to workers.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Manage a small onsite equipment fleet, recruit hourly trade personnel, execute look-ahead schedules, manage resources and logistics, and support safe, productive, quality work.