Underground Foreman

Calista Corporation • Houston, TX

249d

About The Position

As the Underground Foreman, you are responsible for managing the entire underground utility project construction crew by directing work, reviewing schedules, ensuring the work is completed following plan specifications and planning equipment needs. You will be required to enforce the company’s direction, policies, procedures, and safety standards. As the Underground Foreman, you should have experience with underground utility 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 drug, driving, and background screening.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of scheduling, material control, and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems preferred.
• Experience with underground utility management experience preferred.
• OSHA 30 hour training completion preferred.

Responsibilities

• Execute work plans and schedules following contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
• Provide adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
• Regularly report 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, timesheets, and daily management reports.
• Continuously check the work of the 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 to field project processes and standard operating procedures among team members.
• Train and develop crew.
• Provide leadership.
• Promote morale and workplace safety.
• Conduct yourself in the best interest of the company while on the job or representing Brice.
• Report any incident, situation, or activity that may affect the company’s ability to operate safely, ethically, and profitably to the Field Civil Superintendent or Site Project Manager.
• 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 the 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.
• Perform other duties as directed.

Benefits

• Competitive wages and bonus programs.
• Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from.
• FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
• Dental and Vision Insurance.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
• Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D.
• Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
• Paid time off based on an employee having 2080 paid regular hours per year.
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• 401k match at $0.50 up to 6% of your contribution.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees