What are the responsibilities and job description for the Foreman position at Lawing & Son Site Contractor?
Position Requirement:
This is a traveling position. Employees must be willing and able to travel to Lawing and Son project sites as assigned. Project locations and duration of assignments may vary.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
- Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules
- Some communication with clients, engineers, and inspectors in a respectful and positive manner
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Manages daily tasks of assigned crew
- Communicates needs and issues with the Superintendent
- Tracks and reports daily progress
- Takes inventory, reads grade stakes, calculates slope, and elevations
- Oversees the safety of employees
- Adheres to L&S and OSHA Safety requirements
- Understands where to find information in plans/specs
- Oversees the use and maintenance of equipment and trucks within their crews
- Ensures that all work completed by the crews is up to L&S quality standards and the standards of the client/project
- Motivates and ensures the team is engaged and focused on achieving project goals
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Great verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles
- Extremely detailoriented
- Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans
- Thorough understanding of safety requirements related to construction and building sites (ex. OSHA regulations)
- Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them
- Efficient in all aspects of GPS equipment
- Ability to efficiently operate heavy machinery
- Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions
- Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change
- Ability to adapt to all team dynamics
- Maintain a positive team attitude and open communication
Trainings provided:
- OSHA 30
- Hazwhoper 40
- Trenching & Shoring Certification
- First Aid/ CPR
- Erosion Control Certification
Education and Experience:
- Associate’s degree in construction management, Construction science, Business administration, Accounting, related degrees, and/or equivalent work experience
- At least two years of experience as a civil construction foreman
- Prior job experience in heavy civil construction required
- Valid driver’s license CDL license preferred
Physical Requirements:
- Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time, operating heavy machinery, and in all terrains
- Must have physical strength, balance, handeye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various conditions
- Must be able to stand and walk at least 8 hours per day
- Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push and pull 50pound loads
- Must be able to work in all weather conditions
About Lawing & Son Site Contractor
L&S Site Contractor is a heavy civil construction company specializing in site development, environmental construction, renewable energy projects, and commercial site work. Our team performs a wide range of services, including clearing, grading, excavation, erosion control, stormwater management, and other large-scale site development activities. We are committed to delivering quality work while maintaining a strong focus on safety and the development of our employees.