Construction Foreman

Tower Engineering•Elgin, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Tower Engineering Professionals is seeking a full-time Civil Construction Foreman in our Elgin, IL office. As a Civil Construction Foreman, you will serve as an integral member of our design/build team.

Requirements

Must have experience running teams of civil crews and solving team issues.
Ability to manage and forecast labor hours for crew members to keep projects within company budget.
Knowledge of the hazards associated with tower climbing, construction equipment, and working near energized lines and equipment.
Ability to operate heavy machinery and lift up to 50 lbs.
Must have experience with all aspects of tower construction, steel fabrication, and antenna equipment installation.
Ability to use and maintain hand tools and mechanical equipment.
Ability to effectively report verbal and written reports back to manager.
Must have experience with completing “close out” packages.
Must maintain level of excellence in crew’s quality of work and mindset.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
4+ years of experience in construction.
Candidate must be comfortable with traveling and being away from your home base for periods of time as needed.
Must have High school diploma or equivalent
Must be at least 21 years old, have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record to operate a company vehicle
4+ years of Civil/Construction Experience

Responsibilities

Manage the day-to-day activities of a group of Tower Construction Technicians ensuring that a quality installation or maintenance has been performed, including rigging, hoisting, landing, fastening, load-hopping
Manage and work on communications towers for installing, replacing, repairing structural systems, antenna installations and civil inspections.
Analyze situations accurately and adopt an appropriate course of action
Follow instructions accurately and complete assigned course of action
Recognize safety hazards and perform duties in a safe manner
Analyze field data and complete closeout reports with the use of MS Word/ Excel and Adobe PDF