Job Summary
I am looking for a heavy civil working foreman that focuses on, grading, demolition, site utilities(Storm Drain, Gas, Sewer, Domestic Water, Fire Water, Recycled Water).
Typical Duties
Review project drawings and specifications
Perform Quantity take-off for project.
Order Material.
Coordinate with truckers to import or export material
Attend prebid meetings, preconstruction meetings, weekly meetings with general contractors, owners, and inspectors.
Cordinate inspections.
Create weekly work schedule and 3 week look ahead schedules.
Coordinate with subcontractors.
Assist in estimating for production efficiency, equipment selection, determine schedule, and assist with means and methods of project.
Perform cost analysis on project to determine efficiency.
Perform project overview to ensure crew is working efficiently and effectively.
Coordinate material ordering and deliveries.
Work with heavy machinary such as backhoes, excavators, dozers, skid steers, skip loaders, etc.
Select shoring for trenches.
Determine project equipment.
Coordinate with PM to track project
Develop daily logs.
Participate in the planning, organization and staffing of new projects.
Develop and implement work schedules for project personnel, equipment, material and subcontractors in order to keep the project on track.
Proactively identify and correct potential safety hazards. Maintain a clean and safe jobsite.
Report accidents and jobsite incidents to the Safety Officer or Safety Administrator; submit a written Accident Report.
Ensure the proper safety equipment is inspected, available and used by all field personnel.
Monitor construction activities for adherence to project documents (i.e. contract specifications, plans, plan revisions, RFI’s and approved material submittals), including subcontractor performance to maintain quality control.
Maintain quality control and update as-build drawings
Assist in submitting RFI's.
Recognize installation issues or errors and proactively address them.
Create current-week and two-week look-ahead schedules that reflect the project baseline schedule and makes sure that upcoming events are on track and are being proactively attended to.
Review updated baseline schedule to recognize schedule milestones and measure incremental progress during weekly scheduling meetings.
Keep the company informed of problems and successes occurring on the job.
Rent tools and take tools and or equipment off rent once completed.
Maintain project performance against budget and schedule milestones as informed by the Project Manager.
Recognize extra work and then ensure proper field documentation of the extra work.
Prevent re-work by doing the work right the first time.
Proactively identify and resolve any problems and assure that the client is kept updated about the status of work with regular meetings.
Develop new and improved techniques through better utilization of manpower, equipment and material and communicate it to the Estimating Department and Area Managers.
Maintain good client and business partner relationships
Spend time developing and mentoring others.
Maintain current certifications for CPR/First Aid, OSHA 30, Asbestos Cement Pipe, Harassment Prevention for Supervisors, Competent Person Trenching and Excavation, Confined Space Entry/Rescue and any other training appropriate for the type of work being performed.
Set up Laser and GPS Systems.
Determine Slopes and check elevations.
Qualification
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Education and Experience: High School Diploma or GED preferred and ten or more years progressively responsible related field experience and technical expertise as a tradesperson plus five or more years of progressively responsible field construction management experience
Language Skills: must be able to read and write in English
Mathematical Skills: basic math and geometry, the ability to calculate volume, area and tonnage
Reasoning Ability: apply common sense understanding to carry out multiple step instructions. Deal with standardized situations with occasional variables
Computer Skills: must be able to learn to use various computer programs
Certificates, Licenses, Registration: CA drivers’ license and a clean driving record
$38.00 - $66.00 per hour based on skills, experience and knowledge