Construction Foreman

River Cities Builders Petroleum Services • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The Construction Foreman takes a hands-on leadership role at the job site, ensuring prompt and efficient progress. The Foreman determines work priorities, sometimes independently and often based on needs communicated by management. The role directs project execution, supervises crew activities, coordinates equipment and materials, communicates with management and customers, maintains project records, and enforces safety and company standards. The position also includes operating heavy equipment and construction vehicles, planning work ahead, and training crew members to assume increasing responsibilities.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of piping and products experience.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to safely operate a construction truck.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds; frequently bend and stoop; and stand 8–10 hours per day.
• Must meet company employment requirements, including passing a drug screen and criminal background check, and an MVR check if driving for the company.

Nice To Haves

• Ability to install sheet piling.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy equipment, including track hoes and backhoes; ability to install sheet piling is a plus.
• Schedule and call off rental equipment and materials.
• Direct and run the project.
• Communicate specific requirements for safe, timely, and profitable project completion to the Installation Manager.
• Communicate job-site requirements and issues to the customer or their onsite representative.
• Read and understand applicable plans and specifications, environmental regulations, and fire and building codes, and enforce applicable requirements on site.
• Attend applicable pre-construction meetings, safety meetings, and training sessions as directed by the Installation Manager.
• Keep accurate daily job records, including tests, inspections, daily progress, visitors, and situations that may negatively affect the schedule.
• Report to work on time and in proper uniform, setting an example for the crew.
• Supervise the crew’s daily activities and plan for the following day.
• Train crew members so they can take on increasing responsibilities.
• Enforce mandatory safety rules, identify and correct potential hazards, and require proper personal protective equipment for crew members and subcontractors.
• Hold weekly job-site safety meetings.
• Maintain a positive company image by ensuring crew members are clean, appropriately presented, and professional and courteous; vehicles are clean and orderly; the job site is orderly and free of safety hazards; and the job-site sign is clean and in good repair.
• Maintain vehicles in accordance with departmental preventive maintenance policies, prevent unsafe vehicle conditions, ensure weekly washing and cleaning, and operate vehicles safely.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, vision, and dental benefits, eligible the first of the month following 60 days
• Company-paid life insurance
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Voluntary life and AD insurance
• Paid travel to job sites
• Industry-leading per diem pay
• Bonus program eligibility
• Paid training for field personnel
• Uniforms provided for field personnel

What This Job Offers

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