Traffic Signal Foreman

Sherwood Companies•Topeka, KS

3d•Onsite

About The Position

THE CONSTRUCTION FOREMAN OVERSEES THE ACTIVITIES THAT TAKE PLACE ON THE WORKSITE. THEY ARE HEAVILY INVOLVED IN PLANNING, ORGANIZING AND CONTROLLING PROJECTS AND ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SUPERVISING THE LABORERS WHILE MAINTAINING A SAFE WORK ENVIRONMENT.

Requirements

Travel to and from job sites with occasional overnight stay (transportation and hotel are company provided; travel will stay within the state and will return home for the weekends).
Ability to kneel, bend, and lift heavy materials.
Ability to focus and keep calm under pressure.
Excellent organization and planning skills to prioritize and balance work.
Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills to communicate clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
Delegate individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
Regularly reporting project status to Project Managers.
Manage and monitor attendance and work for laborers.
Keep track on quantities and do job hazard analysis.
Supervise and train new laborers.
Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
Have good locates and pothole/spot utilities.
Install electrical systems.
Other duties as assigned