Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. is looking for an experienced Pipe Foreman to join our growing team in Baltimore, MD.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure crew maintains professional relations with Owner, Engineer, and other members of the team.
• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Supervises the lay out, assembly, and installation of various sizes and types of utility pipe.
• Prior to commencing work activities, develops and executes an effective plan in cooperation with the Superintendent for the pipe installation and determines the means and methods necessary (including individual work activities) to meet project goals.
• Assures the proper operation and maintenance of equipment under their control, including appropriate applications for the respective equipment.
• Reviews Miss Utility policy and ensures employee compliance.
• Preplans and schedules pipe installation on a daily basis, as required.
• Knowledge of inspection requirements and material or equipment requirements
• Recognizes and immediately reports any requests for extra work.
• Prepares or assists the Superintendent in the preparation of daily reports, work unity quantity reports, equipment reports, and receipt of materials.
• Assures quality control and contract compliance of pipe installation under their supervision. Corrects or reports to the superintendent any suspicions of inaccurate layout.
• Participates in safety meetings and the implementation of effective safety program and communication of Miss Utility policy.
• Cooperates with company Safety Managers to ensure OSHA compliance at jobsites.
• Assists in conducting post-incident investigations.
• Identifies and recommends workers for potential career growth opportunities.
• Responsible for training and development of workers.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 ft. in depth, using ladders, or crawling, as required.
• 10 hour OSHA certification required.
• 30 Hour OSHA certification preferred.
• Working knowledge of standards, specifications, codes, regulations, and laws.
• Working knowledge of applicable OSHA and DOT guidelines.
• 5 years experience with highway/utility construction.
• 3 years experience as a Pipe Foreman.
• Must have a valid driver's license and meet company requirements and maintain "Approved Driver" status.
• Must have excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use good judgement with the ability to be an effective decision maker.
• Has ability to get job done with minimal supervision, on time, and within budget.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, handle objects, reach outward, and reach above head and shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, bend, and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, move, drag, on flat ground or steep slopes up to 50 lbs. This employee may be required to enter confined spaces by climbing or crawling.

Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc. is both an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Work Zone.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Work Location: In person