Job Description

Must be eligble to work in the United States, we are unable to provide sponsorship at this time

• Willingness to act as working foreman and operate equipment as needed
• Ability to oversee crew and provide a 2 week look ahead on projects
• Comfortable with reading blueprints and interpreting construction specs

Job Summary:

The Dirt Foreman will guide, assign, schedule and supervise the work of staff to ensure production goals.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Follows Values, Vision and Mission
• Oversees crew members to ensure quality of work is being performed in a timely manner on a day-to-day basis
• Determines project daily requirements and procedures, and the required materials and workers
• Understanding of SOW and change orders with proper documentation (generate signature/approval before proceeding)
• Purchase order review and material release
• Keep track of material stock and orders
• Identifies and resolves problems to achieve production goals
• Performs daily logs describing any issues, production and conversations through the day (recap through email/Smartsheet) with proper documentation.
• Weekly field meetings with GC’s/clients and proper communication
• Operates equipment and tools (working Foreman)
• Coach future leaders
• Sets Safety example by following safety guidelines and ensures all crew members follow safety, including morning huddles
• Weekly crew time and attendance
• Schedule daily inspections
• Schedule/perform testing of utility systems and/or subgrade compaction with updated testing logs
• Develop 2-week look-a-head schedules
• Proper documentation through daily logs, photos and emails

Required Skills/Abilities :

• Expert in all laborer duties
• Thorough understanding of construction trades, materials, methods, and tools used
• Able to identify topsoil, clay, and usable soil VS unsuitable soil
• Strong ability to read blueprints/construction specs
• Understanding of Earthwork (cut/fill) and utility installation process and read cut to fill maps
• Strong ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions
• Strong ability to effectively communicate and problem solve
• Willing to learn, develop, coach and train
• Understanding of schedules and forward thinking
• Understanding of GPS and technology equipment
• Strong ability to efficiently move dirt on a site

Education and Experience :

• 6+ years construction experience
• Task Lead experience
• Valid driver’s license or State ID
• CPR and First Aid (Thompson will train if necessary)
• 10-hour OSHA certification
• 30-hour OSHA certification

Physical Requirements :

• Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reach
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push/pull 50-pound loads at a time
• Must be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levels
• Must be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per day
• Must be able to work long hours and Saturdays when needed

Required Tool:

• Utility knife
• Clothes with no large holes or cut offs for varying weather conditions

Please reply back with an updated resume if you or someone else you know is interested. Thank you.

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