Supervisor / Foreman (Heavy Civil Earthwork)

Phillips & Jordan, Inc. • Wauchula, FL

32d • Onsite

About The Position

Supervise and coordinate activities of workers engaged in various construction projects.

Requirements

• Perform a variety of duties which may often change; work within standards of accuracy.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods; use arms and hands to reach for, handle and manipulate objects; lift and carry materials weighing up to 50 pounds, climb up and down ladders, scaffolds and other objects; carry tools and equipment; stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; see and hear well (naturally or with correction).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, documents, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Routine report writing.
• Effective communication skills vital.
• High school diploma preferred.
• Two years related supervisory experience.
• CPR, First Aid and Confined Space Entry certifications.
• Typically works 12 hours per day, 6-7 days per week in extreme hot and cold environments.
• Wears all required personal protective equipment on daily basis.
• May be exposed to poisonous snakes, insects and similar.
• May be required to work on variable terrain in performance of duties.
• May be required to operate motor vehicle.
• Routinely lifts/carries up to 50 pounds unassisted on daily basis.
• Must maintain integrity of the job site.
• May be required to work at night.
• Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position.
• Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedules and assign duties to maintain adequate staff for effective performance of activities and response to fluctuating workloads.
• Collaborate with workers and managers to solve work-related problems.
• Review work throughout the work process and at completion to ensure that it has been performed properly.
• Transmit and explain work orders to laborers.
• Check specifications of materials loaded or unloaded against information contained in work orders.
• Inform designated employees or departments of items loaded or problems encountered.
• Evaluate employee performance and prepare performance appraisals.
• Perform the same work duties as those supervised or perform more difficult or skilled tasks or assist in their performance.
• Prepare and maintain work records and reports of information such as employee time and wages, daily receipts, or inspection results.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees