Foreman - Earthwork Dirt

Prince Contracting, LLC•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Foreman oversees earthwork and dirt crew operations for highway construction projects. The role is responsible for crew safety, coordinating field employees, planning and scheduling work, meeting production goals, addressing crew issues, identifying schedule conflicts, preparing required reports, approving material requisitions, and maintaining employee time reporting. Work is performed outdoors in Florida heat and rain and around heavy highway traffic. The position is based in Augusta, Georgia.

Requirements

Three to five years of experience in heavy highway construction.
Knowledge of project construction scope and objectives, including grade, slope, plan reading, and drainage.
Ability to read drawings and interpret project specifications.
Strong knowledge of scheduling and planning.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, including effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution skills.
Excellent time management skills.
Clean Florida driver’s license.
Ability to stand, kneel, walk, lift 60 pounds, bend, stoop, push, and pull.
Ability to work an average of 10 hours per day, five days per week, and occasionally six days per week.

Responsibilities

Be responsible and accountable for the safety of crews under their direction.
Communicate PRINCE safety policies and procedures, ensure safety compliance, and identify crew safety training needs.
Oversee and coordinate the activities of field employees.
Assess employee competency and capability on the project.
Recognize and resolve issues among crew members.
Follow project plans and schedules and ensure crews perform activities to meet production goals.
Identify schedule needs and deficiencies and communicate them to appropriate people.
Translate general work requirements into prioritized work plans for each crew.
Review and adjust workforce activities and task schedules to meet production schedules.
Identify, verify, and report scheduling conflicts with other crews and subcontractors.
Prepare reports required by PRINCE.
Approve material requisitions.
Maintain employee time reporting.