Traveling Foreman/Superintendent (Earthwork Mission Critical)

Veit•Rogers, MN

About The Position

The Superintendent/Foreman oversees daily site operations for Earthwork projects, ensuring compliance with safety standards, design specifications, budget constraints, and project timelines. The role directly manages lead personnel and on-site staff to drive efficiency and quality. This is a union-based role, and union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required. The position requires 8- to 10-hour workdays and occasional weekends as needed. The hourly rate may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and relevant experience. Rates and benefits for union and prevailing-wage roles may vary due to collective bargaining agreements and/or local governing authority. Veit is a specialty contractor focused on foundations, earthwork, utilities, marine services, industrial cleaning, cured-in-place pipelining, and waste disposal. The company describes its culture as collaborative and family-oriented, and emphasizes safety, intentional work, leadership, authentic relationships, and integrity.

Requirements

Two to five years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret policies, reports, construction plans and specifications, and legal documents.
Ability to use Outlook, Word, Excel, an iPad, and an iPhone.
Ability to communicate and schedule project needs appropriately.
Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, with employees, clients, and other business associates; provide directions and information; respond to inquiries or complaints; and speak effectively before groups and individuals.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts, including fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions, to practical field quantity situations.
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
Ability to interpret a wide variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and work with abstract and concrete variables.
Ability to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily.
Must pass a pre-employment drug test and background check.
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain a satisfactory Motor Vehicle Record.
Must be over 18 years of age.
Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
Ability to perform manual work involving periods of extensive physical exertion and potential exposure to adverse weather conditions.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds; frequently sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, stoop, kneel, talk, and hear.
May be exposed to moving machinery, loud noises, odors, dust, electrical hazards, variable weather, and variable terrain.

Nice To Haves

OSHA 10-hour certification is preferred but not required.
OSHA 30-hour certification.
HAZWOPER certificate.
Excavating Safety Training.
Blueprint Training.
CPR certification.
First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

Communicate daily with General Superintendents about job-specific workforce and equipment needs.
Contact job site crews daily to ensure project schedules and workforce needs are met.
Schedule subcontractors and monitor their work for completion in accordance with subcontract agreements.
Maintain a safe work environment by identifying hazards and taking corrective action.
Ensure employees have current information about safety procedures and policies.
Conduct daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings and stretching, and cover weekly Tool Box topics.
Maintain daily records, including logs, equipment and material schedules, and timecards.
Manage field personnel fairly and equitably in accordance with company policies and applicable local and federal laws.
Address staff performance issues as they arise.
Participate in pre-construction meetings and project planning, and prepare for and participate in regular site meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
Provide timely and accurate documentation of safety issues, equipment damage, and workplace injuries in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Ensure work meets specified quality standards; inspect field work and materials and review manufacturer literature and drawings before work begins.
Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
Participate in training on construction methods and safety, and support training opportunities for staff.
Keep the supervisor informed of known actions or information that could affect the ability to perform assignments or adversely affect company operations.
Lead safety initiatives across multiple service groups.
Provide leadership and supervision to field personnel, and mentor and develop staff through guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
Hire, train, develop, and review direct reports, and take disciplinary action when necessary and in a timely manner according to company policy.