Foreman - Box Culverts

Landwehr Construction•St Cloud, MN

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

Since 1895, Landwehr Construction has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence. As a turn-key site contractor, we provide comprehensive site solutions including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy, machinery moving, renewable energy, site work & utilities, and wetland specialty. With locations in St. Cloud, MN, and Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet empowers us to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity. Our commitment to innovation ensures we meet future demands while maintaining our legacy of reliability and excellence as a premier player in the construction industry. This is a union position, pay and benefits will be based on the collective bargaining agreement. The Construction Foreman will interact on a day-to-day basis with project managers, superintendent, dispatch, shop and field personnel. The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, other department managers and support personnel and will interact with external sources such as engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other governmental entities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalency
5 years of construction management or field supervision experience in Heavy Civil construction industry with grading and underground utility experience preferred.
Always place safety as the top priority.
Thorough knowledge of construction technology.
Must be comfortable using computer and associated software.
Must be able to display professional manners when dealing with field personnel, customers and outside agencies at all times.
The ability to handle multiple tasks and manage own time and field personnel time efficiently.
Must be willing to accept and adapt to change and a fast-paced environment.
Needs to be able to take and give directions from and to others.
Must be vested in the success of others committed to mentor, teach, and lead.
Must be able to be an independent thinker.
Must be organized, effectively meet deadlines and communicate well with others.
Valid driver's license. Class A preferred.

Nice To Haves

grading and underground utility experience preferred
Experience with HCSS preferred
Class A preferred

Responsibilities

Promote a strong culture of safety for all employees.
Understand and ensure compliance with environmental and other regulatory permitting authorities.
Promote quality workmanship exceeding customers' expectations.
Provide leadership to ensure productivity and efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials.
Monitor project schedule and continuously communicate status to superintendent and project manager.
Assess job site priorities and assign field personnel accordingly.
Strong understanding of plans & specifications along with the ability to communicate with field personnel.
Utilize construction-based software to track quantities, labor, equipment hours, change orders, etc.
Participates in the preconstruction planning process assisting the project manager in the development of work plan and cost control template (phase codes).
Provide mentorship in the development of skills for field personnel.
Promote positive employee relations and treat all employees with dignity and respect.
Administer discipline in a fair manner consistent with corporate guidelines.
Assist with hiring/terminations as called upon.
Collaborate with EEO Officer to support employment of women and minorities in the field.
Other tasks as deemed necessary.