Underground Foreman (Travel Crew)

Job Title: Underground Foreman Construction Operating Unit: Congruex Network Services Department: Large Programs Reports To: Field Operations Supervisor Employment Status: Full-time Primary Location: Louisville, KY Salary determined based on skills and experience, with equity to similar roles. Job Summary Responsible for the overall direction, administration, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects. Manages project scope, budget and schedule to establish operational priorities and maintains satisfactory relationships with construction coordinators, sub-contractors, and vendors. Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to) Manage 2 – 4 person crews engaged in underground construction. Delegate tasks to crew members and provide feedback on the following. Loading and unloading of job site materials and supplies to complete construction tasks. Ensure the safe operation of equipment (Dozer, Excavator, Backhoe, Jack Hammers, and other miscellaneous equipment and tools) to place conduit and/or cables. Access underground vaults and pedestals and complete trenches. Setting up of safety zones. Placing of small cable runs, hand holes, tie-ins, etc. 4 x 4 manhole placements. Hooking up trailers and binding down equipment/machinery. Daily equipment and vehicle upkeep and maintenance. Ensuring work sites have been adequately cleaned up and worksite is restored after work (refilling trenches and holes, seeding and laying straw, etc.). Ensuring safety compliance at work sites and while traveling to and from work sites. Other responsibilities, as assigned. Required Skills & Qualifications: General A high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus five (5) years of experience in a telecom or related construction field. Ability to work safely and perform within OSHA standards. Ability to read prints and direct crew. A broad working knowledge of the trades, disciplines, associated special processes, inspection and testing techniques. Self-starter with organizational, managerial, and leadership skills. Must be able to manage crews of up to 10 personnel, have effective organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills. Strong verbal and technical writing skills. Must be able to communicate with large groups of craft personnel as well as management and client teams. Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments. Ability to relocate to project locations as required. Technical Skilled in interpreting telecommunications construction drawings in hard copy and digital format. Experienced in providing redline updates to construction plans. Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office. Regular, reliable attendance. Work productively and meet deadlines within the schedule provided. Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment. Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies. Work during normal operating hours to organize and complete work within given deadlines. Work overtime and weekends as required. Bilingual Spanish and English speaking preferred. OSHA 10 and 30 certifications preferred (Training will be provided). First Aid certification preferred (Training will be provided). CDL Class A preferred, without restrictions. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbent will possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Page Mechanical Group, Inc.