Pipe Foreman

Kiewit•Freeport, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Pipe Foreman leads and manages crew members’ daily activities and production in accordance with the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards. The foreman provides training on proper safety and operational procedures and may work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to their training and skills, as requested by project supervision. The role plans and coordinates people, equipment, tools, and materials to support safe, efficient, and timely project construction. The foreman is responsible for crew safety, quality workmanship, cost-conscious and timely completion of assignments, accurate production and timekeeping records, and communication of safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules. The position works in a construction/industrial environment and may require irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays.

Requirements

May require a high school diploma or equivalent and previous years of experience in the field or a related area.
Thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of the craft workers under supervision.
Ability to plan tasks to carry out assigned work safely and efficiently, and to teach safety practices, policies, and procedures.
Working knowledge of scheduling, material control, unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals, and job cost management systems.
Ability to understand, follow, and communicate written and oral instructions effectively with craft workers and management/supervision.
Good communication, motivation, and teamwork skills.
Must have the required tools.
Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing and a fit-for-duty medical examination.
Ability to move about a construction/industrial site and stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl.
Ability to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders, and scaffolds; may need to access equipment or work areas at heights exceeding 200 feet using ladders, mechanical platforms, manlifts, or scaffolds.
Ability to work in and around confined and cluttered places and on uneven surfaces, and to complete tasks in noisy and dusty environments.
May be required or able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across a construction/industrial site.
Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime, and holidays as required.
Comply with safety and project rules.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage crew members’ daily activities and production according to project timelines, plans, specifications, codes, and industry standards.
Provide training on proper safety and operational procedures.
Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to their training and skills, as requested by project supervision.
Plan and coordinate people, equipment, tools, and materials to promote safe, efficient, and timely project construction.
Ensure construction equipment is operated and maintained correctly.
Maintain accurate records, including job quantities, productivity rates, timesheets, and daily management reports.
May assist in developing a weekly schedule and carrying out the sequence of activities for the assigned crew.
Complete work assignments on time and within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship or product.
Ensure crew safety and conduct operations according to applicable company and government safety rules.
Conduct toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules to leadmen and crews.
Monitor compliance with company policies by employees under supervision.
Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, and perform other duties as required.