Foreman - Site Work-Portland ME
About The Position
Coordinates activities of a work crew engaged in installing underground utilities, specifically water, sewer and drainage, building pad excavations, and general site grading. Understands construction and schematic drawings well enough to install work according to plans and specifications. Has experience with trench shoring and deep excavations. At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special. We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose! Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families. We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people! So, if you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business - that holds Employee Safety as a core value - apply now! R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 5 years' experience in site work, including excavation and earthwork, underground utilities (water, sewer, drainage systems), roadway and pavement construction, and site development.
- Experience with trench shoring and deep excavations.
- Ability to work within precise limits of standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
- Ability to work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.
- Good vision (either naturally or with correction).
- Ability to stand, stoop, kneel or crouch.
- MS Office, Procore, GPS Technologies (Trimble, Topcon).
- OSHA‑10 Certification (company-supported if not current).
- DOT Medical Card (assistance provided).
- Valid U.S. driver's license.
- Successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state regulations.
Responsibilities
- Coordinates activities of a work crew engaged in installing underground utilities, specifically water, sewer and drainage, building pad excavations, and general site grading.
- Install work according to plans and specifications.
- Lead and motivate work crews.
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
