Civil - Crew Foreman

Ontivity • Little Rock, AR

8d • 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 sites and towers. This is a safety-sensitive position that operates in a field environment and involves extensive travel, typically 80–100% of the time. The role supervises 2 to 4 crew members and is full-time. Workdays and hours are typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some overtime requirements. The foreman may need to work long and unpredictable hours and in all weather conditions, including extreme heat, cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED. Related trade school education is preferred. Desired experience includes 3 to 5 years working on a tower construction crew, or a combination of education and experience totaling 5 years, as well as demonstrated ability to lead a construction crew through project completion. The foreman must have excavator experience, successfully complete industrial first aid and rescue training, and be able to operate equipment such as backhoes, forklifts, electrical tools, and hand tools. A valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles are required; a commercial driver's license is a plus.

The role requires good physical condition, including the ability to routinely bend, squat, climb, kneel, push, pull, lift 50 pounds or more (including in awkward positions), stand, and twist for extended periods. Candidates must be willing to travel out of market or state for up to several months at a time and pass pre-employment screening that includes a DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing, as well as participate in random testing. Ontivity offers competitive pay and benefits including health, dental, and vision plans, a 401(k) program, life and disability insurance, and paid time off.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Excavator experience.
• Successful completion of industrial first aid and rescue training.
• Ability to work in a team environment and contribute as a valued crew and company member.
• Ability to read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
• Ability to operate equipment such as backhoes, forklifts, electrical tools, and hand tools.
• Ability to communicate effectively 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-motivation and willingness to learn new things.
• Leadership and coaching skills, with 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.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive company vehicles.
• Willingness to travel extensively, including out of market or state for up to several months at a time.
• Willingness to work in all weather conditions and potentially long, unpredictable hours.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including lifting 50 pounds or more and routinely bending, squatting, climbing, kneeling, pushing, pulling, standing, and twisting for extended periods.
• Ability to pass pre-employment screening, including a DOT physical, background check, and drug/alcohol testing, and participate in random testing.
• Full-time availability, typically Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., with some overtime requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Related trade school education.
• Three to five years of experience working on a tower construction crew.
• A commercial driver's license (CDL).
• A combination of education and experience totaling 5 years.
• Demonstrated ability to lead a construction crew to complete a project.

Responsibilities

• Prioritize safety over production at all times.
• Supervise on-site construction activities within the scope of work, during both day and night work.
• Supervise, lead, coach, mentor, and develop team members, setting clear expectations and goals.
• Maintain the project timeline set by the Construction Manager or Project Manager.
• Complete daily site field reports and Job Safety Analysis forms.
• Provide input on site scope.
• Collect on-site closeout documentation and submit it to the closeout manager within deliverable timelines.
• Review on-site closeout documentation for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness.
• Participate in CMS training, including weekly safety calls.
• Ensure crew quality, timeliness, accuracy, and adherence to schedule.
• Perform grounding, terminations, fastening, proper bolting, antioxidant application, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
• Assist with groundwork and tasks required to build and install sites to customer specifications.
• Maintain a safe work environment and assist with crew work, vehicle maintenance, and equipment maintenance.
• Assist in coordinating, preparing, and cleaning job sites.
• 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.

Benefits

• Health insurance plans for employees and their families.
• Dental insurance plans for employees and their families.
• Vision insurance plans for employees and their families.
• 401(k) program.
• Life insurance.
• Disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Competitive pay.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED