Commerical Construction Foreman

POSITION: Commercial Construction Foreman                   

DIVISION: CC

REPORTS TO: Construction Operations Manager       

FSLA STATUS: Non-Exempt

Position Summary:

The commercial construction foreman will lead a work crew for daily assignments. You will be responsible for maintaining a safe working environment, creating quality work, and meeting customer needs and expectations. You will keep efficiency and quality in mind, making sure tasks are performed within budgeted hours.

ABOUT US

Michael Hatcher & Associates has provided commercial landscape services in the mid-south since 1986. We specialize in commercial landscape installation and maintenance, including irrigation, with a service portfolio that includes professional and medical offices, retail centers, industrial complexes, multi-family developments, and homeowner association communities. We also deliver lawn care fertilization and weed control via the customer-facing brand Master Lawn.

Our commitment to quality is driven by three Core Values: Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence, and nine Winning Behaviors. Whether dealing with our customers or teammates, we strive to Tell the Truth, Do the Next Right Thing, and Love, Respect and Protect. We endeavor to perform our work with a Positive Can-Do Attitude, allow ourselves to Coach and Be Coached, and make time to Celebrate and Have Fun. We also Expect to Win, encourage one another to Own Your Outcomes, and promise to Deliver on Commitments. From crew members and technicians to support staff and senior leadership, this culture concept is shared by our talented team at every level which has led to our long-term success.

ABOUT THE ROLE

• Install plants, landscape lighting, and hardscape features.
• Grade and prepare topsoil, stone, mulch, and other landscape materials.
• Load and unload plants and trees.
• Dig and install irrigation.
• Install pavers, walkways, steps, retaining walls, and block walls.
• Work carefully on projects to provide the best quality to customers.
• Operate power equipment such as tractors, chainsaws, sod cutters, bobcats, etc.
• Operate tools including rakes, shovels, saws, axes, and shears.
• Lead crew members on job sites to ensure that all work is performed in a safe and efficient manner within budgeted hours at the highest quality standards in accordance with job specifications.
• Complete all the necessary paperwork in a timely manner.
• Communicate daily with supervisor for all aspects related to assigned job sites.
• Train and develop crew members.
• Report equipment problems, unsafe conditions, and accidents to your supervisor and safety manager immediately.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Minimum Education or Training Required: Not applicable.

Minimum Experience Required:1 years landscape installation experience

Special Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities

• Regular and predictable attendance.
• Positive “Can-Do” attitude.
• Demonstrates flexibility and team mentality.
• Effective problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle adversity.
• Ability and desire to add value at every opportunity.
• Strong communications skills.
• Ability to provide a hands-on approach to task management.
• Basic computer skills.
• Proficient in all commercial construction procedures and installation techniques.
• Ability to drive the company vehicle in a safe and competent manner, following company safety policies and local, state, and federal laws and regulations for the operating of such vehicle.
• Maintain a clean and organized job site, shop, nursery, and company truck.
• Ability to operate equipment in a safe and competent manner and in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Practice company safety behaviors at all times.
• Embraces doing a “QUALITY JOB” each and every time – “Quality, get hooked on it!!!”

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

Physical demands are essentially those of sedentary work, and tasks may require extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. However, while carrying out the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to:

• regularly stand, walk, sit, bend, and squat; kneel; use hands to handle, control, or feel objects
• talk or hear, understand, and distinguish speech and other sounds

In addition:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee will regularly be required to walk significant distances on uneven ground and to work outside in all weather conditions.
• The employee will regularly be required to climb a ladder or other structure, reach above their head, and lift or push up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
• The stress level is moderate.
• The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:
Michael Hatcher & Associates is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are passionate about safety and are ready to make a significant impact, we encourage you to apply!