GENERAL FOREMAN

Branch Group • Raeford, NC

261d

About The Position

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a dependable, conscientious General Foreman to join our well-established, growing company. The General Foreman supervises or assists the superintendent in supervising craft activities to ensure optimum productivity and construction compliance. The foreman is responsible for overseeing multiple crews. The foreman supervises subcontractors in his/her responsibility, secures time slips from subcontractors per company forms and requirements on a daily basis, and reviews cost status reports for accuracy and integrity.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• 10 hour OSHA certification required; 30 hour certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations and laws
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and DOT guidelines.
• 5+ years' experience with highway/utility construction
• Must have a valid driver's license and must meet Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintain 'Approved Driver' status.
• Must have excellent communications skills
• Ability to use good judgement with the ability to be an effective decision maker
• Has an ability to get job done with minimal supervision, on time, within budget or better.

Responsibilities

• Ensures crew maintains professional relations with Owner, Engineer, and other members of the team.
• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Supervises the lay out, assembly and installation of various sizes and types of utility pipe.
• Prior to commencing work activities, develops and executes an effective plan in cooperation with the Superintendent for pipe installation and determines the means and methods necessary (including individual work activities) to meet project goals.
• Assures the proper storage of materials and rented equipment, including regular checks of job for material and equipment inventory.
• Assures the proper operation and maintenance of equipment under their control, including appropriate applications for the respective equipment.
• Reviews Miss Utility policy and ensures employee compliance.
• Preplans and schedules pipe installation on a daily basis as required.
• Knowledgeable of inspection requirements and material or equipment requirements.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any requests for extra work.
• Prepares or assists the Superintendent in the preparation of daily reports, work unit quantity reports, equipment reports, and receipt of materials.
• Assures quality control and contract compliance of pipe installation under his / her supervision. Corrects or reports to the superintendent any suspicions of inaccurate layout.
• Is in direct charge of safety and accident control for the pipe installation under his/her supervision.
• Participates in safety meetings and the implementation of effective safety programs and communication of Miss Utility policy.
• Cooperates with Corporate Safety managers to ensure OSHA compliance at jobsites.
• Assists in conducting post-incident investigations.

Benefits

• Full-time position typically involves 50+ hours a week.
• On-call availability for early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather and emergencies at the job site.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED