Underground Construction Foreman

$70,000 - $85,000/Yr

Zito Media - Borrego Springs, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Borrego Springs, CA

Utilities

About the position

The Underground Construction Foreman is responsible for overseeing and ensuring the successful completion of underground construction projects. This role involves hands-on supervision, project management, and coordination with various stakeholders to meet project timelines and quality standards. The foreman will operate necessary machinery, provide updates to the executive team, and ensure compliance with safety and construction standards.

Responsibilities

• Operate required machinery needed to complete underground projects
• Provide hands-on supervisory and on-site assistance to underground construction technicians
• Monitor all aspects of the project and expedite or escalate as appropriate to achieve cost, quality, and schedule goals
• Provide daily project updates to the executive team
• Coordinate with the Director to prepare preliminary cost estimates and route proposals
• Coordinate work schedules to prioritize projects
• Identify underground proposed routes and obtain proper underground utility locates
• Identify right of way and permitting requirements for proposed routes
• Read and interpret construction documents, including prints and plans as well as fiber splicing diagrams
• Supervise in-house and contractor resources
• Conduct pre-construction meetings
• Interface with customers to coordinate schedules, plans, and risks
• Accurately forecast resource requirements based on completion deadlines
• Conduct and manage quality control to ensure projects are executed safely and to specifications
• Forecast, order, and manage material procurement
• Obtain permits and licenses
• Develop and maintain a professional working relationship with local, county, state, and federal officials
• Follow industry standard construction standards
• Participate in preparation and review of estimates with attention to cost, materials, manpower, general conditions, schedule, insurance, etc.
• Maintain all necessary underground equipment to prevent mechanical breakdowns
• Perform other related duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Degree or better
• Valid Driver License
• At least 3 years of telecom industry experience
• Proficient knowledge of operating underground machinery such as directional drills, trenchers, backhoe, and locator beacons
• Knowledge of construction safety standards and OSHA requirements as well as NEC, NESC codes
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and permits
• Proficient in using documents, spreadsheets, and other related software
• Knowledge or familiarity with Web Applications and/or GIS mapping software
• Must be willing to work a flexible schedule that may include weekends, evenings, and holidays
• Must be willing to travel with overnight stays
• Occasionally lift and carry loads of 50 lbs or more.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance