Foreman

Astra Grading & Pipe: Division of Astra Group LLC 

Summary:

The Foreman will collaboratively with the Superintendent and Project Manager on a jobsite to provide overall direction for jobsite activities. The Foreman will supervise field crews to ensure that projects are completed on time and within budget.  make decisions that can greatly impact corporate relationship with clients and profitability of projects. The position is responsible for supporting and oversight of all construction safety practices.   

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete projects to job specifications and within the assigned time and budget as assigned by Superintendent
• Supervise and coordinate the activity of workers to ensure that work is done safely, correctly, and timely
• Inspect quality of work to ensure company standards and project specifications are met
• Analyze and resolve work related problems
• Supervise the project crews, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Manage the timecards/sheets for each member of the project crew
• Assists with or conducts safety meetings on site as required
• Manage the daily job workflow to maximize labor efficiency
• Report job progress to Superintendent daily
• Assists in filling out portions of the Daily Work Report as required
• Inform the Superintendent of all project/customer issues immediately and discuss options for resolution
• Will ensure all equipment operators and laborers receive proper training and guidance before they are scheduled to perform project work
• Keep assigned vehicles clean and in good repair
• Turn in vehicle review paperwork and schedule for regularly scheduled maintenance as necessary-notifying Superintendent of scheduled maintenance
• Directs work progress of subcontractors on job sites assigned
• Ensures subcontractors are meeting goals on a consistent basis
• Routinely inventory project materials on company vehicles to ensure adequate supply necessary on stock items is present for job completion
• Maintain a cooperative and positive working relationship with customers, coworkers, and the business community
• Ensures that work is completed per contract, plans and specifications
• Ensures that jobs meet completion deadlines
• Ensures completion of closeout in a timely manner
• Demonstrates knowledge of plans and specifications
• Demonstrates knowledge of industry-related trades
• Monitors rental equipment, delivery, storage, operation, and maintenance
• Completes required paperwork accurately and timely
• Ensures implementation of safety program for field personnel
• Communicates job requirements to the Field Personnel
• Produces a high quality of work
• Observes Company policies and procedures
• Observes Company safety rules and regulations
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications:

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, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

• Experience working on relevant civil projects
• Knowledge of grading and staking
• Ability to operate specialized equipment on job sites for finish grading
• Knowledge of traffic and erosion control
• Knowledge of construction technology, codes, standards, etc.
• Ability to read blueprints and delegate tasks at hand to the crew
• Leadership attributes including, but and not limited to organizational and critical thinking skills, the ability to analyze data and trends, professional conduct at all times
• High-stress tolerance; must be able to thrive in a high-pressure environment
• A highly motivated self-starting, autonomous individual who can work independently and set their own priorities, yet also function well as part of the overall team

Performance Standards 

• Safety Culture: Foster a safety culture by modeling and reinforcing expected jobsite behaviors
• Team Orientation: Communicate in an open, honest, and respectful manner 
• High Integrity: Acts with unyielding integrity and honesty in business transactions, promoting company policies and holding self and other employees accountable, keeping promises and commitments
• Ownership Mentality: Assumes responsibility and makes decisions within own level of authority; seeks approval when appropriate
• Good Judgment: Knows when to stand tough and when to be flexible. Sees the big picture and the ramifications of actions
• Versatility: Is open to change. Adjusts positively to changing work priorities and business conditions

Physical Requirements

• Sit, stand, and walk continuously throughout the scheduled workday
• Stand, reach, drive and use fine motor skills frequently throughout the day
• Occasionally bend, kneel, squat, and climb throughout the workday
• Lift up to 50 lbs. on occasion
• Work both indoors and outdoors, exposed to all weather conditions and may be in loud environments
• Must work in a manner that will not jeopardize the health and safety of him/herself or others

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Language Skills

• Must be able to read and comprehend English

The above statements reflect the general details necessary to describe the principal functions of the occupation described and shall not be construed as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the occupation.