Pipe Foreman

KEY RESULTS AREAS: SAFETY – QUALITY – EFFICIENCY

Leadership and Management Accountability (LMA):

• Lead personnel through accountability, career development, coaching, teaching, training, mentoring, and reviews.
• Manage your crew and demand a culture of safety, including adherence to all applicable rules and regulations, training, and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Execution & Quality:

• Be accountable for the execution and quality of work performed by you, your crew, or your subcontractors/suppliers.
• Subcontractors/Suppliers may include services such as:
  • Pipe and fittings supply
  • Specialty subcontractors for welding or sealing
  • Equipment rental

Planning and Scheduling:

• Proactively plan your portion of the work and manage the 3-5 day look-ahead schedule.
• Provide weekend/after-hours coverage as needed or required.
• Own the budget for your section of the project, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Understand our contract scope of work, manage change orders through the Superintendent and/or Project Manager.
• Manage project logistics during adverse weather conditions.
• Aim to consistently meet or exceed production rates.

Additional Duties:

• Use sound logic and reasoning in decision-making.
• Oversee field personnel on a daily basis.
• Handle personnel issues and escalate through the chain of command as required.
• Report the "pulse" of the workers back to the superintendent and/or Director of Field Operations periodically.
• Plan and execute daily schedules to complete jobs on time and within budget.
• Manage pipeline-specific logistics like pump truck setup, inspections, testing, and clean-up, once arranged by the Superintendent.
• Monitor productivity, compare it against the unit rates from bids, and communicate adjustments to the crew as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, particularly safety protocols.
• Work alongside field employees to complete daily production tasks.
• Complete necessary paperwork and entries into the Time Tracking system.
• Serve as a Lean Change agent.
• Communicate daily with the superintendent.
• Ensure job sites are ready for the next phase, managing any loose ends.
• Focus on solving problems as they arise and lead by example.
• Foster a team atmosphere, ensuring new team members understand their roles and expectations.
• Manage the efficient use of rental equipment and oversee preventative maintenance of equipment as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Engage frequently in lifting and carrying heavy materials, equipment, and tools, often weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
• Endure prolonged periods of standing and walking on uneven surfaces at construction sites.
• Regularly perform bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping to manage and inspect pipeline installations.
• Engage in repetitive motions related to pipeline construction tasks.
• Use physical strength to push and pull heavy objects and materials.
• Utilize hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate tools and machinery effectively.
• Occasionally climb ladders and scaffolding to access elevated work areas.
• Maintain stamina and endurance to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday.
• Keep balance and coordination to navigate construction sites safely and efficiently.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Merritt Contracting is an equal opportunity employer, adhering to all state and federal EEO and anti-discrimination laws. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. If you require accommodations during the application process, please contact our Human Resources department. Your application will be kept confidential and handled in compliance with the law.