What are the responsibilities and job description for the Pipe Foreman position at Hubbard Construction Company?
**Veterans Preference**
Scope of Work
Our work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private partnerships, and design-build finance.
Our parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites in 17 countries worldwide.
General Description
The Pipe Foreman will assist in the supervision of craft activities to ensure productivity and construction compliance. The Pipe Foreman will supervise the layout, assembly, and installation of various sizes and types of drain pipe. The Pipe Foreman will study project specifications with the Pipe Superintendent to plan sequencing and schedule for pipe installation.
Key Duties
Coordinate and supervise daily activities of a 2-7-person crew.
Utilize heavy equipment to excavate, install, and backfill drainage pipe.
Sequence pipe installation to minimize interference with other project activities and the public.
Continually inspect the work site, surveying for potential hazards or safety concerns.
Ensure crew safety and establish a safe work environment that complies with the company safety program.
Observe assigned equipment to detect machinery malfunctions and ensure proper operation and maintenance.
Analyze job cost reports to ensure production is within budget.
Review and approve employee time reporting.
Maintain a professional relationship with the Owner.
The Pipe Foreman must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
Qualification Requirements
General: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience: This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Pipe Foreman. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate with management, fellow employees, and the Owner. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience is required. A valid Florida Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Physical Demands: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Pipe Foreman to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. The employee must be able to stand for extended periods, and stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform key duties.
Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and, at times, as much as 90 pounds, as may be assigned.
Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber, and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
Sufficient skill and isual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Pipe Foreman encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
The work environment periodically exposes employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
Employees regularly work near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, and ready-mixed concrete.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace. Veterans Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.
Scope of Work
Our work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state-of-the-art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design-build, bid-build, public/private partnerships, and design-build finance.
Our parent company, Eurovia, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites in 17 countries worldwide.
General Description
The Pipe Foreman will assist in the supervision of craft activities to ensure productivity and construction compliance. The Pipe Foreman will supervise the layout, assembly, and installation of various sizes and types of drain pipe. The Pipe Foreman will study project specifications with the Pipe Superintendent to plan sequencing and schedule for pipe installation.
Key Duties
Coordinate and supervise daily activities of a 2-7-person crew.
Utilize heavy equipment to excavate, install, and backfill drainage pipe.
Sequence pipe installation to minimize interference with other project activities and the public.
Continually inspect the work site, surveying for potential hazards or safety concerns.
Ensure crew safety and establish a safe work environment that complies with the company safety program.
Observe assigned equipment to detect machinery malfunctions and ensure proper operation and maintenance.
Analyze job cost reports to ensure production is within budget.
Review and approve employee time reporting.
Maintain a professional relationship with the Owner.
The Pipe Foreman must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
Qualification Requirements
General: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and Experience: This position typically is not an entry-level job, as it requires demonstrable previous experience as a Pipe Foreman. A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. Must be able to understand work directions and communicate with management, fellow employees, and the Owner. A minimum of three (3) to five (5) years of experience is required. A valid Florida Driver's license with a satisfactory driving record is required.
Physical Demands: The following physical demands are representative of those that must be met by a Pipe Foreman to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. The employee must be able to stand for extended periods, and stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform key duties.
Frequently work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and, at times, as much as 90 pounds, as may be assigned.
Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber, and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
Must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.
Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
Sufficient skill and isual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
The ability to hear, understand, and distinguish speech and/or other sounds (e.g., moving equipment, backing alarms, or other alarms, instructions/directions from supervisor and/or spotter).
Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Pipe Foreman encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
The work environment periodically exposes employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
Employees regularly work near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, and ready-mixed concrete.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We promote a Drug-Free Workplace. Veterans Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their spouses in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.