Civil - Crew Foreman

Ontivity•Dallas, TX

About The Position

The Civil - Crew Foreman supervises a crew performing tower-site construction and installation work. The foreman participates in and oversees site tasks, checks the quality of each phase of installation, and ensures work is performed safely and according to customer specifications, drawings, and industry procedures. Responsibilities include planning work to make efficient use of crew members and equipment; assisting with ground work and site construction; maintaining vehicles, equipment, tools, and trailers; completing safety and administrative records; and coordinating municipal permit inspections when required. The foreman is expected to contribute to tower operations knowledge and industry education. The role requires daily travel within the company’s geographic footprint, with possible extended stays at external destinations. Travel assignments may last three to six weeks at a time, with appropriate breaks. Work may involve long hours, weekends, adverse weather, frequent climbing, and handling heavy or awkward objects weighing 50 pounds or more. The foreman is the crew’s supervising member and is accountable for overseeing and inspecting work, including grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant use, lead support, and cadwelding as required.

Requirements

Reliable transportation to and from the office location.
Willingness to travel and work a non-structured schedule, including long hours and weekends.
Mechanically inclined, self-motivated, able to learn efficiently, and team oriented.
Demonstrated high proficiency in tasks related to tower-site construction and a high level of responsibility and accountability.
Valid driver's license and ability to obtain DOT physical certification.
Ability to pass a background check for government security clearances.
General tower and fall-protection safety knowledge, including ability to use 100% tie-off techniques at all times.
Ability to properly inspect and use personal protective equipment.
Complete knowledge of the use and care of basic hand tools and power tools.
OSHA 30 certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Basic knowledge and understanding of DOT driver qualifications.

Nice To Haves

CDL Class A certification.
Construction and maintenance experience with self-supporting and guyed towers, monopoles, and antenna structures.
Knowledge of using transits and compasses and setting azimuths according to standard engineering processes.
Forklift and boom-lift equipment certifications.

Responsibilities

Plan and schedule work to use crew members and equipment efficiently.
Oversee crew activities and ensure quality workmanship, safety, and adherence to schedules.
Assist with ground work and the tasks required to build and install a site to customer specifications.
Maintain a safe work environment and complete daily JSA forms.
Maintain vehicles and equipment and assist with overall crew work.
Read and understand drawings, piping diagrams, job specifications, mounting specifications, and testing procedures.
Schedule and attend permit inspections with local municipalities when required.
Participate in and eventually lead tailgate safety meetings.
Ensure daily PPE inspections and adherence to safety protocols.
Assist with preparing timesheets, expense reports, safety logs, and vehicle logs.
Keep tools, vehicles, and trailers clean and operational.
Continue industry education and expand knowledge of tower operations.
Supervise and oversee all on-site work tasks, inspecting each phase as required.
Ensure installation quality and compliance with procedures for grounding, terminations, fastening, bolting, antioxidant use, lead support, and cadwelding as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.