Civil - Crew Foreman

Ontivity•Houston, TX

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Civil Crew Foreman provides supervisory support to a ground crew performing construction work, which may include pouring foundations, installing fencing, assisting with grounding, and maintaining areas around sites and towers. This is a safety-sensitive, full-time field position supervising 2 to 4 crew members. Work is typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some overtime requirements. Extensive travel is required, usually 80 to 100% of the time, and may include working out of market or state for up to several months at a time. The role may involve long and unpredictable hours and work in all weather conditions.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Must be able to work in a team environment and contribute as a member of the crew and company.
Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
Ability to operate equipment such as backhoes and forklifts, as well as electrical and hand tools.
Successful completion of industrial first aid and rescue training.
Excavator experience.
Effective communication in person, by phone, and by email with team members and clients.
Ability to lead a crew and maintain a positive attitude in work-related settings.
Self-motivated, with a desire to learn.
Leadership and coaching skills, and competence in conflict and crisis management.
Ability to read, comprehend, and carry out instructions.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team as required.
Ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50 pounds or more, lift in awkward positions, stand, and twist for extended periods.
Willingness to travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time; extensive travel is usually 80 to 100% of the time.
Willingness to work long and unpredictable hours and in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
Must pass pre-employment screening, including a DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing, and participate in random testing.
Valid driver’s license and ability to drive company vehicles.
Willingness to continue working toward training and certifications for related work.

Nice To Haves

Commercial driver's license (CDL).
Related trade school education.
3 to 5 years of experience working on a tower construction crew.
Combination of education and experience totaling 5 years.
Demonstrated ability to lead a construction crew to complete a project.

Responsibilities

Put safety first and production second.
Supervise on-site construction activities within the scope of work, during both day and night.
Lead, coach, mentor, and develop team members; set clear expectations and goals.
Maintain the project timeline established by the Construction Manager or Project Manager.
Complete daily site field reports and Job Safety Analysis forms.
Provide input on site scope.
Collect, review, and submit accurate, complete, and timely on-site closeout documentation to the closeout manager.
Participate in company training, including weekly safety calls.
Ensure crew quality, timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to the schedule.
Perform grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
Assist with groundwork and other tasks required to build and install a site to customer specifications.
Help maintain a safe work environment and assist with crew work, vehicle and equipment maintenance, and daily JSA completion.
Assist with job-site coordination, preparation, and cleanup.
Schedule and attend permit inspections with the local municipality when required.
Continue working toward training and certifications related to the work.
Perform other duties as assigned.