Heavy Civil - Foreman

Whitaker Construction•Brigham City, UT

About The Position

A Heavy Civil Foreman is responsible for the safe and productive layout, assembly, and installation of underground utilities and earthwork projects for the company. This position directly supervises a crew of 2-5 employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Whitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.
A minimum of 3 years’ experience of managing the construction of large-scale civil engineering projects, typically involving infrastructure and heavy construction.
Must be efficient at operating heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.).
Must have a Class A CDL.
Must have a valid Medical Card per Department of Transportation (DOT) standard.
Must possess current Operator Qualifications for Dominion Energy as a condition of continued employment.
A clean driving record is required.
Strong knowledge regarding the operation, safety, and maintenance of equipment being used.
Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work.
Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of co-workers.
Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Problem solving abilities.
Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Nice To Haves

Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status (Precision Exams, NOCTE, etc.).

Responsibilities

Prioritize and manage safety and quality expectations in the field.
Supervise and lead a team of general laborers, equipment operators and sub-contractors.
Read and interpret plans to understand the layout, sequencing, and method of pipe installations.
Ensure crew maintains a safe work environment that complies with OSHA/OQ standards and enforce the company safety policy.
Responsible for the overall quality of the finished product.
Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and local codes.
Responsible for adherence to established production rates and construction schedule.
Studies project specifications with project superintendent to plan procedures for pipe installation.
Operates assigned heavy equipment to excavate, install and backfill utility infrastructure projects.
Knowledge and use of specialized instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels for verification of proper grade of pipe and structure installation.
Pre-survey job location and make calls to utility companies to locate utilities (Blue Stakes).
Conduct jobsite orientation. Lead, train, and mentor all employees.
Properly follows all federal, state, and company environmental policies.
Maintain all paperwork as directed including timesheets, safety reports, as-builts, and daily production reports.
Secure work site at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and security of equipment and materials.
Maintain professional attitude with owners, inspectors, public, and company personnel.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.
Competitive wages
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance
401 K and Match
Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Personal Days
Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)
Referral Bonuses
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)