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