Foreman - Utilities

Job Summary:
When directed by supervisor, this position will supervise craft employees assigned to the particular construction discipline work area of Utilities. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.

Essential Functions:
* Work with the Project Superintendent to develop and maintain a complete and thorough understanding of the plans and specifications for assigned project.
* Work with the Project Superintendent to develop a plan to meet or exceed the specifications, safety requirements, and production paces.
* Supervise assigned crew members to ensure tasks are safely and productively completed in a timely manner with a high quality finished product.
* Prioritize, schedule and communicate plans and tasks to crew members, customers, and inspecting agency.
* Plan work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, trucking and equipment requirements, and traffic control needs.
* Monitor work performance and productivity of crew members to ensure project rules, procedures, safety requirements, etc. are maintained.
* Complete quantity report daily with diary notes as required.
* Complete employee time reports to accurately reflect hours worked and phases on.
* Advise superintendents and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.; assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
* Maintain positive relationship with other departments, as required, to support construction schedule.
* Promote positive public relations and image.
* Ensure safe working environment.
* Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment.
* Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
* Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge of:
* Safety regulations, project scheduling, cost control, project plans, specifications, special provisions, and phases needed to complete the project.
* Equipment and tools needed for the project.
* Materials required for the project.
* Haul time to the job in order to efficiently plan trucking requirements.
* Communication hand signals.

Ability to:
* Learn, follow and enforce GOH company policies and procedures.
* Plan and coordinate operations.
* Supervise and evaluate performance of crew members.
* Create construction plans to minimize traffic disruptions and maximize safety for our employees and the traveling public.
* Cross train crew members on all aspects of tasks related to particular construction discipline.
* Work with indirect supervision.
* Utilize heavy job field application as required.
* Use a computer and related office equipment.

Qualifications:
* Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
* Must have basic math skills.
* Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
* Must be CPR and first aid trained.
* Must obtain and maintain all mandatory training.

Education:
* High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience:
* Minimum 3 years of construction experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* Prefer previous supervisory experience.

Required Training:
* PennDOT Flagger Training
* Work Zone Traffic control PennDOT
* Personal Protective Equipment
* Plan Reading/Construction Math
* Basic Leadership Training
* Overhead Lines
* Laser
* Respiratory Protection/Awareness Training
* Excavating & Confined Space
* Medical Services/First Aid
* OSHA 10 Hour
* OSHA 30 Hour (preferred)
* Drug Free Workplace
* Basic Management
* CPR/First Aid
* MSHA Preferred
* PPE

Physical Requirements:
* Constant (67% %100)Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
* Constant (67% %100) Ability to work in a field environment with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat and cold.
* Constant (67% %100)Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
* Constant (67% %100) Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
* Occasionally (0% 33%)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs


This is a safety- sensitive position.