Job Summary
The Dirt Foreman will guide, assign, schedule, and supervise the work of staff to ensure production goals.
Duties / Responsibilities
- Follows values, vision, and mission
- Oversees crew members to ensure quality of work is being performed in a timely manner on a day-to-day basis
- Determines project daily requirements and procedures, and the required materials and workers
- Understanding of SOW and change orders with proper documentation (generate signature / approval before proceeding)
- Purchase order review and material release
- Keep track of material stock and orders
- Identifies and resolves problems to achieve production goals
- Performs daily logs describing any issues, production, and conversations through the day (recap through email / Smartsheet) with proper documentation
- Weekly field meetings with GC's / clients and proper communication
- Operates equipment and tools (working Foreman)
- Coach future leaders
- Sets safety example by following safety guidelines and ensures all crew members follow safety, including morning huddles
- Weekly crew time and attendance
- Perform topo shots and supply to DTK
- Schedule daily inspections
- Schedule / perform testing of utility systems and / or subgrade compaction with updated testing logs
- Develop 2-week look-a-head schedules
- Proper documentation through daily logs, photos, and emails
Required Skills / Abilities
Expert in all laborer dutiesThorough understanding of construction trades, materials, methods, and tools usedAble to identify topsoil, clay, and usable soil VS unsuitable soilStrong ability to read blueprints / construction specsUnderstanding of Earthwork (cut / fill) and utility installation process and read cut to fill mapsStrong ability to listen to, understand, and follow directionsStrong ability to effectively communicate and problem solveWilling to learn, develop, coach, and trainUnderstanding of schedules and forward thinkingUnderstanding of GPS and technology equipmentStrong ability to efficiently move dirt on a siteEducation and Experience
6+ years construction experienceTask Lead experienceValid driver's license or State IDCPR and First Aid (Thompson will train if necessary)10-hour OSHA certification30-hour OSHA certificationPhysical Requirements
Must be able to traverse different types of worksites and bend, climb, stretch, and reachMust be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds and push / pull 50-pound loads at a timeMust be able to work in a variety of environments including but not limited to concrete, dirt, fumes, and loud noise levelsMust be able to stand and walk up to eight hours per dayMust be able to work long hours and Saturdays when neededRequired Tool
Utility knifeClothes with no large holes or cut offs for varying weather conditions