Heavy Civil Labor Foreman

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western • Virginia Beach, VA

42d • Onsite

About The Position

Archer Western Construction, LLC is currently seeking a Laborer Foreman for the Elbow Rd Project in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The Laborer Foreman will supervise, coordinate, and schedule crew of 3-15 construction employees daily; oversee Laborer crew operation in assigned area. Our employees are built to succeed. Employees are provided the opportunity to work all over the U.S. in our Building, Transportation, and Water Divisions, as well as gaining accessing to industry-leading training. We are dedicated to career advancement by rewarding hard work and initiative. Join the team that is building the infrastructure where you work and live!

Requirements

• 5-8 years of verifiable construction experience required
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members, project management, subcontractors, and vendors
• Ability to effectively read and understand work plans
• Requires ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffold/ladder
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly.
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

Nice To Haves

• 5 years Construction Foreman experience preferred
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities; experience managing crews and subcontractors preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervises their crews within their specific area or portion of the project
• Schedules and coordinates activities of assigned craft workers while communicating and coordinating schedules with other trades
• Read specifications, such as plans to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures
• Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment
• Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports
• Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
• Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met
• Must adhere to safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment
• Train and supervise workers on company policies, safety practices, regulations and procedures

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed