3756 - Lineman - General Foreman

Black & Veatch Family of Companies

13d

About The Position

The Lineman - General Foreman manages and supervises general Right of Way (ROW) clearing activities, Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) installations and permit adherence, and transmission line construction activities in accordance with applicable plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The role plans and coordinates the work of supervised subcontractors and motivates them to complete work safely, correctly, and efficiently. The foreman oversees safety, scheduling, materials, productivity, quality, and job costs. The role coordinates with Project Controls to maintain the Field Process Management System (FPMS), creates and executes schedules, monitors subcontractor progress, reviews project plans and specifications, prepares accurate daily reports, and ensures equipment is properly operated and inspected. The position is based in a typical construction-site environment, with physically demanding work and exposure to variable and sometimes extreme outdoor conditions.

Requirements

At least 8 years of work experience as a Lineman or higher, including supervisor experience.
Strong working knowledge of the electrical craft and the National Electrical Code (NEC).
Leadership abilities and organizational skills.
Ability to set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for subcontractors.
At least 18 years of age.
Ability to complete applicable pre-employment onboarding requirements, which may include background checks, a drug screen, and a motor vehicle records search.
Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds; stand, kneel, bend, stoop, move through confined, cluttered, and uneven areas, and climb and maintain balance on steel frameworks, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds.
Ability to work up to 12-hour shifts performing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and outdoor conditions.
Ability to work in cramped spaces and awkward positions, including exposure to very hot or cold temperatures, inclement weather, variable lighting, distracting or uncomfortable noise, and hazardous equipment.
Ability to use hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls according to set procedures and to perform repetitive movements.
Ability to see and hear naturally or with correction and maintain the range of motion and flexibility required by the job.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10-hour or 30-hour safety training.
Computer skills, including working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
One or more of the following certifications: NCCER Power Line Work, NCCER Rigger, NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership, NCCER Project Supervision, or NCCER Project Management.

Responsibilities

Understand the principal duties and accountabilities of supervised subcontractors.
Lead and support safety processes and programs, promote injury prevention, identify and report hazards, and use stop-work authority when needed.
Participate in incident investigations, report accidents, help identify causes, and implement measures to prevent future occurrences.
Review, complete, and sign off on daily pre-job safety planning; ensure subcontractor personnel understand and sign required safety tools at the start and end of shifts.
Recognize safety hazards and warning devices, follow safety rules, and maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Use effective verbal and written communication, evaluate subcontractor and supervisor feedback, and devise and implement appropriate plans of action.
Plan and coordinate subcontractor work, ensuring adequate tools, materials, and equipment are available.
Manage scheduling, material control, unit man-hour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job costs in FPMS; coordinate FPMS updates with Project Controls.
Create and execute a four-week schedule, monitor subcontractors' one-week schedules, review the project master schedule, and track progress against the three-week schedule.
Monitor subcontractor goals and productivity, proactively adjust plans to keep work on track, and review productivity rates with subcontractors.
Understand assigned work scope and project plans, specifications, and schedules; communicate safety concerns, scope, plans, budgeted labor hours, and schedules to subcontractors.
Prepare complete and accurate daily reports.
Ensure subcontractor work meets quality requirements, plans, specifications, and industry standards; ensure quality-control forms are available and completed, and review, approve, and submit them to engineering.
Read and understand plans and specifications, including SWPP documents, P&P's, pulling plans, and grounding plans.
Inspect subcontractor work and construction procedures for compliance; identify deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action.
Examine field conditions to identify problems, inaccuracies, and potential cost-saving measures, and take corrective action as needed.
Ensure construction equipment is operated correctly, maintained in good working order, and covered by completed daily equipment inspections.