Foreman - Construction

Job Description

Job Description

FPS Civil is seeking a construction Foreman with knowledge and experience in working and managing civil infrastructure construction projects ranging from heavy industrial, heavy civil, wet underground utilities, pump stations, lift stations, water/wastewater treatment facilities, and municipal capital water & sewer improvement projects. Candidate must have experience and knowledge of working in deep excavations that require extensive shoring solutions to complete assigned projects. This position will require strong leadership, planning/scheduling, and communication skills. Ideal candidate will have a minimum of 3 years wet utility and heavy civil infrastructure construction experience.

Candidate will assist in managing and overseeing construction projects, planning & sequencing of work tasks, monitoring job costs & fine tuning when necessary to ensure budgets are met. Candidate is also responsible for creating and maintaining pre-task plans, daily reporting of completed quantities, and equipment hours as well as material coordination, subcontractor management, management of field employees, equipment, and other resources on assigned projects. This role will require teamwork and close coordination with assigned Superintendent, Project Manager, Safety Manager, Estimator(s), and FPS ownership to complete assigned projects and to brainstorm cost saving solutions on current or future projects. Candidate must have the ability to maintain good relationships with customers, employees, subcontractors, and material suppliers and do whatever it takes to complete assigned projects safely, on time, and under budget.

OSHA 30 and Maricopa County Dust Card preferred. Candidate must possess a valid Arizona driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy. Minimum 50 hours per week with some weekend and night work required. Construction job site environments in heavily congested construction site locations throughout Arizona. PPE gear required (steel toe boots, hard hat, safety vest, safety glasses, and any other project specific gear) required on all construction sites. Working outdoors in inclement climate will be required.

Reports To:

• Superintendent

Supervises:

• Field staff for daily project operations

Essential Functions:

• Assists the superintendent in coordinating the duties of field personnel to ensure jobs are completed within the time and specifications assigned.

• Assists in supervising and coordinating the activities of workers on the job site.

• Reports to the jobsite in a timely manner to ensure that all preparations for the day’s activities are made and is expected to stay to ensure that jobsite is left in a safe and secure manner.

• Accurate reporting of quantities and payroll time for each crew daily.

• Conducts Safety Inspections and timely written reports used internally and externally as required. Has the authority to shut work down, without prior approval for imminent danger.

• Assures compliance with Company safety policies and OSHA safety standards.

• Ensures employees adhere to safety standards set by the company, client, federal and state laws as well as understands safety policies and procedures.

• Assists field crews as required to complete assigned tasks throughout the shift.

• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed, bringing problems to the attention of the superintendent or safety department.

• Lead daily Toolbox Talks for job site at the start of the day.

• Participates in Pre-Task Plan (including JHA’s) development and communication.

• Builds and maintains a positive, pro-active relationship with employees, supervision, and engineers, inspectors, and project owners.

• Must be able to promote our positive safety culture, with a balance of accountability with all employees.

• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor.

• Multi-tasks and stays focused on the big picture while addressing daily issues, such as employee relations, production, etc.

• Reviews blue stake limits and assists in set up.

• Maintains and monitors quality standards.

• Sets up staging areas as needed.

• Participates in pre-construction and safety meetings as required.

• Performs other duties as assigned or necessary.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Must have WET utilities experience.

• Superior attention to detail and the ability to multi-task.

• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability work effectively with all employee levels.

• Ability to be creative and negotiate solutions.

• Exceptional verbal and written skills.

• Outstanding organizational skills.

• Work overtime as required.

• Effectiveness of working relationships with others in the company including ability to motivate and maintain positive morale of the field personnel.

• Adheres to Company policies.

• Ability to function in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities.

• Ability to work well in teams as well as independently and with minimal supervision.

• Proficiency with MS Office programs including Work, Excel, and Outlook preferred.

• Valid driver license with acceptable driving record in accordance with company policy.

Education and Experience:

• GED or High School diploma preferred.

• Three (3) + years of Heavy Civil / Horizontal Construction preferred.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

• Hearing sufficient for being aware of back-up alarms, hearing equipment and for normal conversations.

• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time and perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.

• Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies.

• Daily travel to jobsites required.

• Some weekend and night work required depending on job requirements.

The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate.

Why work for FPS Civil?

• Competitive Pay!

• Great benefits which include medical, dental, vision, short- & long-term disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident insurance, PTO, and 401k!

• FPS Civil is 100% Employee Owned (ESOP). We are looking for self-motivated team players to join our team and help us grow to the next level. If that is you and you have the required experience, please be sure to apply! If you do not have the required experience but are interested in applying for other positions, please check out our career web page and send us a resume! We can also be found on LinkedIn!

FPS Civil, LLC is a civil underground contractor specializing in civil infrastructure, water/wastewater, piping/mechanical, underground excavation and grading projects. The work we perform is for municipal, industrial, public, and private clients in the state of Arizona.

Company Description

FPS Civil, LLC is a civil underground contractor specializing in civil infrastructure, water/wastewater, piping/mechanical, underground excavation and grading projects. The work we perform is for municipal, industrial, public, and private clients in the state of Arizona.