Foreman-Civil Construction

Farmer Holding Company•Jefferson City, MO

About The Position

Capital Paving & Construction is a heavy highway and civil construction company recruiting for a Foreman experienced in wastewater, earthwork, & concrete structures. Successful candidates for this position will have experience in heavy civil construction and will be directly responsible for supervising and coordinating a crew of workers to perform daily activities on roadway, highway, bridge, and heavy construction projects throughout Missouri. Willingness to travel is required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Foreman in the construction industry.
Familiarity with equipment, materials, and methods used in the construction industry; to include bridge & highway construction.
Ability to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
Ability to keep organized records and to prepare work and time reports accurately.
Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions.
Ability to work well under pressure and within established timelines.
Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices.
Must be accustomed to working outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
Must be able to perform physical activities that may require climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, and handling of materials, equipment, and tools.
Must wear appropriate safety equipment as required by the company.
Must be willing and able to travel and work out of town on various jobsites.
Must have a valid driver license.
Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Organizes and plans work activities with Superintendent to develop the most appropriate sequence and to discuss the best means and methods. Manages a crew of up to six or more skilled and common laborers.
Directly supervises and coordinates daily operations on assigned project to ensure that proper resources (labor, equipment, material) are in place for the timely completion of work.
Promotes and complies with all company safety policies and procedures.
Reviews all contracts, specifications, plans, and project documents to ensure that the work is built to the appropriate standards.
Takes responsibility for crew’s performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and compliance with policies and procedures. Takes corrective and/or disciplinary actions to address deficiencies and policy violations.
Monitors quality of work being performed on a daily basis.
Assists with jobsite orientation and acts as a mentor to all new workers.
Coordinates equipment needs, ensures operators are qualified, and communicates maintenance issues with mechanics in a timely manner.
Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by routinely holding safety meetings, enforcing safe work practices, and seeing that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel.
Conducts meetings with the crew members to discuss both individual performance as well as crew/project production goals on a regular basis.
Prepares time sheets for labor and equipment, as well as maintains detailed records of work performed with the appropriate quantities daily.
Prepares accident and/or injury reports for any jobsite incident and ensures that all appropriate paperwork is submitted to the home office in a timely manner.
Performs other related administrative tasks and duties as assigned by Superintendent and/or Operations Managers.