Laborer Foreman

The Walsh Group - Walsh Construction & Archer Western • Athens, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Archer Western is currently seeking a Laborer Foreman for the GDOT SR316 Bundle 2, in Athens, GA. The Laborer Foreman will supervise, coordinate, and schedule a crew of 3-15 construction employees daily, overseeing their operations in the assigned area. Employees are provided the opportunity to work all over the U.S. in Building, Transportation, and Water Divisions, as well as gaining access to industry-leading training. The company is dedicated to career advancement by rewarding hard work and initiative.

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

Benefits

• Opportunity to work all over the U.S. in our Building, Transportation, and Water Divisions
• Access to industry-leading training
• Dedicated to career advancement by rewarding hard work and initiative

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees