Civil - Crew Foreman

Ontivity•Manchester, TN

14d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil - Crew Foreman provides supervisory support to a ground crew for construction activities, including pouring foundations, installing fencing, assisting with grounding, and maintaining the areas surrounding towers. This is a safety-sensitive, full-time position that requires extensive travel, typically 80–100% of the time, and work outdoors in all types of weather. The role supervises 2 to 4 crew members and is responsible for crew safety, quality, timeliness, performance, and schedule. Work is generally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with overtime requirements; long and unpredictable hours may be required. The position requires construction experience on a tower crew, the ability to lead a construction crew, some electrical experience, and the ability to read construction drawings and specifications and operate equipment and tools. A high school diploma or GED is required. Related trade school education is preferred. The role also requires successful completion of industrial first aid and rescue training, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to pass pre-employment background and drug testing. A CDL is a plus.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three to five years of experience working on a tower construction crew.
A combination of education and experience totaling five years.
Demonstrated ability to lead a construction crew to complete a project.
Some electrical experience.
Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
Ability to operate equipment such as a backhoe and forklift, as well as electrical and hand tools.
Successful completion of industrial first aid and rescue training.
Ability to communicate in person, by phone, and by radio with the supervisor, Construction Manager, and coworkers.
Ability to work in a team environment.
Good physical condition and ability to stoop, crawl, bend at the knees and waist, squat, and lift 50 pounds, including body weight, equipment, tools, and boxes.
Willingness to travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time; travel is usually 80–100% of the time.
Ability to pass pre-employment background and drug testing.
Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Related trade school education.
Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

Supervise on-site construction activities within the scope of work, during both day and night work.
Maintain the project timeline provided by the Project Manager.
Complete daily site field reports and Job Safety Analysis forms.
Provide input on site scope.
Collect on-site closeout documentation, submit it to the closeout manager according to deliverable timelines, and review it for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
Participate in company-provided continuous training, including the weekly safety call.
Oversee crew quality, timeliness, accuracy, and schedule, and supervise 2 to 4 crew members, including scheduling, performance management, and safety.
Perform grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
Assist with site construction and installation tasks according to customer specifications, maintain a safe work environment, assist with crew work, and maintain vehicles and equipment.
Read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
Work as a cooperative and valued member of the crew and company team.
Schedule and attend permit inspections with the local municipality when required.
Perform other duties as assigned.