Foreman, Civil. Cleveland Mississippi

Black & Veatch Family of Companies • Cleveland, MS

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About The Position

Direct and supervise the operating of one or several types of power construction equipment to excavate, move and/or grade material. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the lead men and craft workers under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Previous experience working as a heavy equipment operator and a strong working knowledge of the operating and rigging crafts is required.
• Must have working knowledge of the operating limitations and safe work practices associated with each piece of equipment being operated.
• A copy of the executed Medical Examiner's Certificate must be on file before any operation begins.
• Commercial driver's license is required when the equipment will be operated on public roads.
• Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality and productivity for the members of his/her crew.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• All applicants must be able to complete pre-employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience as a supervisor
• One or more of the following NCCER Certifications: NCCER Heavy Equipment Operations NCCER Highway / Heavy Construction NCCER Rigger NCCER Site Layout NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership NCCER Project Supervision NCCER Project Management

Responsibilities

• Be able to perform all of the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision
• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested
• Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries
• No job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised
• Have an understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man-hour performance reporting
• Become familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS)
• Be able to create and execute a one week schedule
• Be able to set and execute crew goals based on the project unit rates
• Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor
• Participate in investigation process as needed
• Review accidents and the causes with employees
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning in the appropriate format
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards
• Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre-job safety planning tools at start and end of shift
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i e back-up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens)
• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures
• Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately
• Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation
• Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues
• Coordinate and communicate work with other crafts and co-workers on the job
• As requested by project supervision manage other crafts when needed
• Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision
• Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned
• Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project
• Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned
• Conduct tool box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the crews
• Participate in quantity report collection as needed on a daily/weekly basis
• Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards
• Ensure that correct construction procedures are followed during installation
• Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered
• Take corrective actions as needed
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated, maintained, in good working order, and Daily Equipment Inspections are completed for equipment being used
• Complete performance reviews of craft workers according to Craft Performance Assessment (CPA) Guidelines
• Ensure that subordinates are qualified to perform their work as it relates to their level

Benefits

• health care benefits including but not limited to medical, dental and vision insurances along with life insurance and a robust wellness program
• paid vacation and holiday time after the eligibility period has been met
• company matched 401k plan
• vendor discounts
• AD&D insurance
• pre-taxed accounts
• voluntary legal plan
• identity theft and credit monitoring services
• the B&V Credit Union

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees