Civil Foreman (Tulsa, OK) Austin Industrial

Austin Careers•Tulsa, OK

About The Position

Austin Industrial is hiring a Civil Foreman to supervise and coordinate skilled and unskilled workers on construction projects. Work may include highway structures, right-of-way clearing, pile driving, subgrade preparation, road surfacing, curb installation, underground utilities, traffic control, concrete paving, and related lime and dirt work. The role is responsible for planning and scheduling work safely, in accordance with plans and specifications, and within estimated costs. It may also involve maintaining effective working relationships with inspectors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors. The position oversees skilled and semi-skilled hourly employee-owners and coordinates crews, equipment, materials, work plans, training, purchasing, safety, and quality. The foreman reviews project documents, plans daily and weekly work, monitors labor costs and production, manages equipment and materials, coordinates quality inspections, and ensures work meets required tolerances and schedules. Responsibilities also include conducting safety meetings, training workers, maintaining accurate daily and timecard records, supervising subcontractors, and supporting project closeout. Work takes place in industrial and construction environments, potentially involving weather and temperature extremes, noise, dust, fumes, moving equipment, vibration, elevations, uneven surfaces, and confined spaces. The role requires wearing required PPE and meeting applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; Austin Industrial cannot sponsor or assume sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Requirements

Five or more years of industrial and supervisory experience preferred.
Valid driver's license.
Must be legally authorized to work for any employer in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Must be able to read, comprehend, and follow safety procedures, work instructions, and company policies.
Must be able to exercise sound judgment, solve problems, maintain attention to detail, manage stress, and adapt to changing priorities.
Must possess sufficient visual, hearing, communication, and motor skills to safely perform job responsibilities.
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment and meet applicable customer, site, regulatory, medical, and fitness-for-duty requirements.

Nice To Haves

Five or more years of industrial and supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate skilled and unskilled workers and manage crews as an effectively coordinated working unit.
Review contract documents, submittals, shop drawings, and schematics to establish the scope of work, materials, and craft manpower requirements.
Develop and execute Work Plans for major work components and monitor adherence to them.
Order self-perform materials, supplies, and small tools from approved suppliers, and requisition needed materials and equipment in a timely manner.
Monitor daily labor costs and production rates, take corrective action when productivity falls below expectations, and provide coaching and feedback.
Complete hourly timecard reporting and maintain accurate Foreman’s Daily Control records, including employee hours, job numbers, cost codes, and quantities.
Maintain assigned equipment, conduct preventive-maintenance training for operators, and ensure tools and equipment are properly used and stored.
Prepare detailed daily construction plans and general weekly plans, manage work to the schedule, and schedule required QA/QC inspections.
Inspect work in progress, ensure it meets established tolerances and performance standards, and take corrective action when needed.
Recruit hourly trade personnel and recommend personnel actions, including promotions, discharges, and disciplinary measures.
Promote worker training and development through on-the-job opportunities and company-sponsored programs.
Supervise subcontractors to ensure compliance with plans, specifications, and schedules.
Conduct Toolbox and JHA safety meetings, enforce safety regulations and company policies, and remain alert to unsafe conditions.
Investigate alternative work methods and materials to improve efficiency and quality, resolve issues, and ensure compliance with plans and specifications.
Perform project-completion tasks, including closeout punch lists and demobilization.
Maintain detailed and accurate daily reports of field construction activities.
Interpret company policies for workers and communicate the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy in conjunction with Safety Meetings.
Perform other duties as assigned.