Foreman - Structures

About the position

The Structures Foreman is accountable for the crew meeting production goals, understanding cost reports and projections, tracking material quantities, and resolving discrepancies with orders. He or she is responsible for planning daily and weekly activities of the crew, accurately reporting progress and production, and providing updated schedules. The Structures Foreman will be responsible for planning and managing a crew dedicated to constructing various cast-in-place and pre-fabricated concrete components.

Responsibilities

• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Manage and direct the crew to meet production goals.
• Understand daily production costs and production cost reports to track material quantities and resolve order discrepancies.
• Interact with owners, clients, managers, subcontractors, and employees and maintain a positive working relationship.
• Execute work plan by effectively managing crew and equipment.
• Manage daily timekeeping logs and equipment logs, as well as complete daily reports and daily diaries.
• Educate and train crew on safety, production goals, and equipment maintenance.
• Develop and mentor craft personnel through training opportunities and providing accurate feedback on performance.
• Ensure operation is safe and use disciplinary actions as needed to always maintain safety.
• Report injuries and damages to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure good housekeeping through toolbox talks, safety meetings, etc.
• Keep track of assets and take steps to limit vandalism.
• Knowledge of rigging, load charts, and soil mechanics.
• Climb up and down ladders and scaffolding to gain access to work to supervise the crew.
• Must be capable, licensed, and approved to drive a company pick-up truck or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties.
• Recruit, interview, and hire qualified applicants for available positions.
• Involved in all other personnel actions such as discipline, promotions, demotions, and terminations.
• Knowledge of different types/classes/tolerances of concrete and rebar, concrete testing, crane and rigging principles, and forming systems.
• Follow pour rates as prescribed by form manufacturers.
• Possess form and rough carpentry skills.
• Understand Bidwell Setup and Bridge Paving.
• Direct Finishing operations for structural concrete, flat work, foundations, elevated roadway, and point and patch.

Requirements

• 3+ years of previous heavy civil construction experience working with constructing concrete structures.
• Supervisory experience required.
• Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented.
• Must be able to work outside 90% of the time and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Experience with Mobile Timecard a plus.
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred.
• Must be capable, licensed, and approved to drive a company pick-up truck or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties.
• Must be able to climb up and down ladders and scaffolding to gain access to work and walk on uneven surfaces throughout the construction site.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program
• Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Employee assistance program