What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Foreman (Southeast, US) position at RNGD?
About the Company
RNGD is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional offices in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama.
About the Role
We’re looking for a Foreman – Infrastructure that will lead, direct, and work alongside the project labor crew while coordinating the execution and completion of construction labor tasks. This role ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project requirements and company standards.
Core Responsibilities
- Team Leadership
- Lead and develop the project labor team through training, coaching, and mentoring.
- Provide regular feedback through documented coaching sessions.
- Foster a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
- Project Coordination
- Coordinate task schedules and ensure timely completion of assigned work.
- Supervise daily activities of the crew, ensuring productivity goals are met.
- Collaborate with subcontractors to maintain a clean, organized, and efficient worksite.
- Safety Management
- Ensure adherence to the company’s worksite safety program.
- Identify and report unsafe behavior or hazardous conditions promptly.
- Reinforce a safety-first culture across the crew and subcontractors.
- Operational Excellence
- Support and drive utilization of company initiatives and technologies.
- Ensure work complies with project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate daily logs of work performed, manpower, and equipment usage.
Preferred Qualifications
- High School Diploma or GED.; Carpentry Trade School Certificate preferred.
- 5 years of civil construction experience.
- Proficiency with MS Office Suite and basic project technology platforms.
- Experience in the installation of utility work, including but not limited to storm drainage, sewer, and water mains.
- Experience in earth-moving activities, including but not limited to sub-base installation, class II base course, large scale embankment, and excavation.
Core Competencies
- RNGD Values Alignment
- Exemplifies RNGD’s core values:
- Renegade Mentality
- Sweep Floors
- Build Together
- Honor Promises
- Collaborative and Innovative
- Actively seeks opportunities to work together and implement better solutions.
- Adapts quickly to rapidly changing technology and leverages tools to enhance efficiency.
- Operational and Methodical
- Always asking “why” to uncover root causes and solve the right problems.
- Takes a structured approach to planning and executing daily activities.
- Leadership and Interpersonal Skills
- Builds cooperative, collaborative, and trusting relationships with team members and business contacts.
- Effectively communicates through written, verbal, and non-verbal channels, with excellent listening skills.
RNGD is an equal employment opportunity employer.