Construction Field Lead - Pipelayer/Service Crew

Landwehr Construction, a fifth-generation family-owned business, has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence since 1895. As a turn-key site contractor, we provide a wide range of services including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy construction, machinery moving, renewable energy projects, sitework & utilities, and wetland specialty services.

With three locations in the Midwest, including St. Cloud and Chaska, MN, and a division in Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet and skilled team are equipped to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.

Rooted in a rich history with a vision for the future, we continue to push the construction industry forward and meet the challenges of tomorrow. We are built to last; we are Landwehr.

Union Wage Info

This is a union position, pay and benefits will be based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Job Specifications

Education: High School Diploma or Equivalency

Experience: 5 years of construction management or field supervision experience in Heavy Civil construction industry with grading and underground utility experience preferred.

Objective: To provide leadership and oversight of Landwehr Construction, Inc.’s (LCI) field operations while promoting a culture of success through employee development and recognition.

Job Environment: This position requires the majority of time spent in the field. Travel may be required, at times overnight. The Construction Foreman will interact on a day-to-day basis with project managers, superintendent, dispatch, shop and field personnel.

Relationships/Management: The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, other department managers and support personnel and will interact with external sources such as engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other governmental entities.

Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Promote a strong culture of safety for all employees.
• Understand and ensure compliance with environmental and other regulatory permitting authorities.
• Promote quality workmanship exceeding customers’ expectations.
• Provide leadership to ensure productivity and efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials.
• Monitor project schedule and continuously communicate status to superintendent and project manager.
• Assess job site priorities and assign field personnel accordingly.
• Strong understanding of plans & specifications along with the ability to communicate with field personnel.
• Utilize construction-based software to track quantities, labor, equipment hours, change orders, etc. Experience with HCSS preferred.
• Participates in the preconstruction planning process assisting the project manager in the development of work plan and cost control template (phase codes).
• Provide mentorship in the development of skills for field personnel.
• Promote positive employee relations and treat all employees with dignity and respect.
• Administer discipline in a fair manner consistent with corporate guidelines.
• Assist with hiring/terminations as called upon.
• Collaborate with EEO Officer to support employment of women and minorities in the field.
• Other tasks as deemed necessary.

Character attributes/behavioral expectations/prior experiences:

• Always place safety as the top priority.
• Thorough knowledge of construction technology.
• Must be comfortable using computer and associated software.
• Must be able to display professional manners when dealing with field personnel, customers and outside agencies at all times.
• The ability to handle multiple tasks and manage own time and field personnel time efficiently.
• Must be willing to accept and adapt to change and a fast-paced environment.
• Needs to be able to take and give directions from and to others.
• Must be vested in the success of others committed to mentor, teach, and lead.
• Must be able to be an independent thinker.
• Must be organized, effectively meet deadlines and communicate well with others.
• Valid driver’s license. Class A preferred.

Join our team and experience the benefits of working with a company that values its employees!

Landwehr Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.