Foreman (emphasis in construction drilling)

Black & McDonald Limited•Salt Lake City, UT

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Black & McDonald's Utilities team is growing! If you are a committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you. The General Foreman is located in Portland, Oregon and typically reports directly to the Division Manager/Superintendent. Primary focus is providing superior leadership and management for the project(s) in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Company. The General Foreman shall foster an environment of cooperation and support to enable employees to perform to their maximum potential.

Requirements

Journeyman Lineman status required
10 years of distribution lines (overhead/underground) experience
4 years of experience supervising multiple crews and locations Involved in electrical construction
Must possess Class A CDL driver license, or the ability to obtain within 90-days of employment
Must be a demonstrated communicator and team player
Must possess the ability to support job estimates and quantity take-offs as required
Demonstrated safety performance record

Nice To Haves

Degree or Diploma preferably in Estimating, Project Management, Construction Engineering Technology, Construction Management, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or Civil Engineering
Extensive and broad experience in work involving the construction of electrical substations, high-voltage electrical transmission lines, and all electrical construction aspects preferred
Working knowledge of various drilling techniques including rock drilling, slurry methods, temporary and permanent casing, and vibratory methods preferred
Ability, and willingness to travel to obtain and manage customers and projects
Prefer proficient skills with Microsoft Word and Excel
Bi-lingual communications ability a great plus, English/Spanish

Responsibilities

Ensure that safety policies are properly established, communicated, and implemented on the project
Scheduling and coordination of crews, equipment, materials, outages, etcetera for performance of the work
Coordinate and communicate with the Project Managers
Support estimating as needed and execute work to support the profitable growth of the division
Monitoring day-to-day operations of the project (s) to ensure timely and accurate completion of work and reports with a focus on adherence to established systems and procedures
Provide levels of service quality on the project such that Black & McDonald is regarded as substantially beyond all competition based both on internal and external measures
Develop and maintain a professional relationship with clients
Continuously identify and assess risks so as to minimize the exposure of the Company
Ensure compliance with all environmental regulations
Readily accessible to people at all levels and to assist them by lending experience to their decision making
Support efforts to promote and secure work and new business to leverage the existing infrastructure of Company
Mentor and develop high potential employees
Help resolve issues related to the project
Manage all local personnel issues
Attend business development, pre-bid, and construction meetings
Recruit quality Site Supervisors (Foremen) and craft employees
Support pursuit of new electrical business opportunities with a focus on market segments where our services may be differentiated by expertise or specialization
Identify resource requirements to execute projects in accordance with the estimate