Structural Foreman

Calista Brice•Houston, TX

About The Position

This is an evergreen position, meaning we accept applications year-round and review them on a rolling basis as new opportunities become available. JOB SUMMARY: The Structural General Foreman is responsible to manage the structural (paving and bridgework) project construction crews by directing work, reviewing schedules, ensuring the work is completed following plan specifications, and planning equipment needs. This position will be required to enforce the company’s direction, policies, procedures, and safety standards. The incumbent should have experience with paving and bridgework projects.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Minimum of five years’ experience in the civil construction field.
Minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising a construction crew as Foreman or Lead.
Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company’s Driving Policy.
Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screening.
Advance knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
Advance knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field.
Advance experience with reading plans and understanding tasks at hand.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
Skilled in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
Strong leadership skills: ability to take initiative and lead a work crew.
Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
Customer-service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration to develop a positive working relationship.
Decision-making skills for selecting personnel and subcontractors for specific tasks and jobs to meet deadlines and budgets.
Time-management skills to meet deadlines and ensuring construction phases are completed on time so that the next phase can start.
Writing skills for writing budgets, proposals and plans along with documenting work progress for clients and others involved.
Ability to work productively under pressure.
Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
Ability to participate in group meetings.
Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.

Nice To Haves

Working knowledge of the scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems preferred.
Experience with paving and bridgework management experience preferred.
OSHA 30-hour training completion preferred.

Responsibilities

Execute work plans and schedules in accordance with contract requirements, plans and specifications.
Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials.
Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers.
Create schedules for workers and subcontractors.
Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary.
Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets and daily management reports.
Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs.
Continuously check the work of crew and adjust the work or plan and schedule as required with notification to project management staff.
Assist with various skilled trades and general construction duties as part of the construction crew leader to complete the project at hand.
Ensure adherence for field project processes and standard operating procedures among team members.
Assist with overseeing work of project crew, including: Train and develop crew. Provide leadership. Promote moral and workplace safety. Ensure workplace safety is practiced.
Responsible to conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while on the job or representing Brice Construction & Design.
Responsible to report any incident, situation or activity that may affect the company’s ability to operate safety, ethically and profitably to the Field Civil Superintendent or Site Project Manager.
Ensure that projects are executed safely according to contract specifications; specifically: Actively support the Company’s Health and Safety Program. Stay apprised of on-site compliance and safety audits; suspend or modify work practices as necessary under direction of the Project Management Team. Verify all safety equipment needed for the project is used. Maintain any required certifications mandatory by law or company policy.
Work as a “team-player” with co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner.
Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
Perform other duties as directed.