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Utility Excavation Foreman

Black & McDonald Limited
Full-time
On-site
Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

JOB DESCRIPTION

TITLE: Excavation Foreman

Salt Lake City, UT


Summary of Position:

Reporting to the Superintendent Foreman is responsible to oversee and coordinate the activities of Operators, Pipelayers, Laborers, etc.

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Enforces all company health, safety, and environment policies and procedures
  • Work hands on with crews daily
  • Supervises and works with several crews of employees and prioritizes work accordingly
  • Fulfils all assigned construction job duties, including project layout, timelines, and completes necessary paperwork
  • Interprets and follows plans, material lists and guidelines
  • Oversees timesheets and related project paperwork from subordinate staff, approving daily timecards of Foreman directly under his supervision.
  • Directly responsible for productivity of crews and employees
  • Build Team members – oversee and provide necessary field training of all crew members
  • Conducts toolbox meetings as required to review overall operations
  • Completes work according to SAFETY, SCHEDULE, SPECIFICATIONS, and BUDGET

Competency Requirements (Skilled to Advanced Level)

  • Understanding of OSHA excavation and Shoring practices, Shoring practices Change Orientation
  • General Excavation
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Continuous Learning
  • Customer Focus
  • Knows and Understands Standard Specifications
  • Holds Self and Others Accountable
  • Problem Solving and Innovation
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Values and Respects Others

Education & Skill Requirements

  • 3-4 years construction experience- knowledge of all excavation machines and competency to operate
  • Knowledgable in building materials and systems
  • Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications
  • Leadership Skills
  • Proven planning and scheduling skills