General Foreman

Southeast Connections LLC, provides inclusive infrastructure solutions for the natural gas industry. We construct the systems and facilities to transport the nation's cleanest burning energy resource. Southeast Connections offers complete construction services that include pipeline construction, installation, maintenance, repairs, stations, facility modification and new construction. From Senior Management to the "boots on the ground", Southeast Connections, LLC is dedicated & determined to remain the industry leader and earn continued respect from clients through our professionalism.

We offer excellent compensation and industry-leading benefits, such as health, dental and vision, life insurance, STD and LTD starting on DAY 1. Eligibility for the company-matched 401K benefit after 3 months of employment.

Position Overview: A General Foreman oversees multiple service crews consisting of newly hired Foremen, with less than one year of experience. This position supervises the safe and productive layout, assembly, and installation of underground utilities and natural gas projects for the company. The General Foreman ensures job site compliance in accordance with the company’s policies, safety standards, and applicable local, state and federal requirements. Responsibilities include training multiple crews; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Essential Functions:

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:

• Guides service installation sequences and supervises natural gas crews in the safe installation and assembly of all aspects of underground utilities and natural gas projects.
• Read and interpret plans to understand the layout, sequencing, and method of pipe installation.
• Responsible for completing required paperwork on a daily basis including but not limited to: daily timesheets, as-builts or service cards, daily production reports, traceability documentation, and customer pay sheets.
• Train crews in accordance with company safety policies to ensure crew maintains a safe work environment that complies with OSHA/OQ standards.
• Supervise the daily operations in accordance with job specifications and customer requirements while continually monitoring sites for changing safety conditions and related issues.
• Monitor the progress of multiple crews to ensure satisfactory job completion, keeping project progress in line with overall construction schedule and cost estimate.
• Oversees all work is compliant with installation standards and properly follows all federal, state, and company environmental policies.
• Maintain a professional attitude with owners, inspectors, public and company personnel.
• Supervise special or emergency projects as needed.

Qualifications/Special Knowledge Skills:

• Proficient knowledge of gas installation techniques and standards.
• Ability to read and draft blueprints (as-builts).
• Must be efficient at operating heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.)
• Strong knowledge regarding the operations, safety, and maintenance of equipment being used.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work. Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of crews.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Education

• Preferred: High school diploma or GED. Any vocational training is strongly desired.

Experience

• Required: A minimum of 5 years of experience supervising the installation of underground natural gas utilities, equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 3 years of hands-on underground natural gas utilities construction and replacement experience.

Physical Requirements:

• Able and willing to work long hours, including day, night, and weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to travel to project sites that are typically within a 4-hour radius of the home office.
• Able to work in outside environments, being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary packages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit program which includes Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance that starts on first day of employment.
• Employer Matching 401k program.
• Paid Time Off and an incredible work environment.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Southeast Connections, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Duties: Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.