Paving Foremen

Job Purpose:

The Foreman is responsible for utility asphalt restoration and administrative functions. This position is primarily a hands-on role in operation of a backhoe and is a secondary field contact for projects.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• Perform CMS preconstruction duties including layout, site facilities and coordination of deliveries.
• Ensure proper field documentation is in the field.
• Assist Superintendent/General Superintendent with scheduling manpower and equipment.
• Monitor production and clearly and consistently report results and status daily to the Superintendent/General Superintendent/Project Manager.
• Monitor and control all safety and PPE.
• Coordinate subcontractors.
• Place will-calls for concrete.
• Take off materials.
• Release materials for delivery, confirm delivery against Purchase Order.
• Coordinate with office to Keep PA One Call’s current.
• Cost code packing slips.
• Complete T&M/change sheets as needed.
• Complete and maintain correct detailed daily reports, morning huddles, accident/incident/near miss reports.
• Provide feedback on conflicting information between plans and specs and field conditions.
• Record and communicate any value information that may affect work.
• Recognize and resolve site issues for the good of site completion.
• Ensure employee and truck driver hours match daily log hours.
• Weekly reports of project information.
• Ensure daily maintenance tickets are filled out for all CMS equipment.
• Understand and use all forms provided in the foreman manual correctly.
• Take photographic documentation and transfer to Foundation software
• Ensure and enforce OSHA regulations.
• Proper discipline of team members including documentation and accountability for infractions of company procedures.
• Provide employee evaluations as necessary
• Maintain company property including trucks and tools in clean, neat, and organized fashion.
• Demonstrate and communicate the CMS vision and culture.
• Performs related duties as assigned
• Maintains compliance with all company policies and procedures

Education, Skills and/or Work Experience Requirements:

• Thorough understanding of contracts and documents, specifically project plans and specifications, estimate bid including production and quality control.
• Strong understanding of equipment and manpower utilization for project sites.
• Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints and convey this information to others.
• Maintain and exemplify a positive attitude and work atmosphere in all situations.
• Ability to provide supervision, operate, demonstrate proper operations and maintenance of construction equipment, such as skid steer, excavator, roller, as well as power tools and basic hand tools.
• Strong leadership skills and accountability – exemplify and maintain positive culture.
• Team player – treating and encouraging team members with respect.
• Display high levels of organization.
• Ability to understand and use basic computer programs including email and MS Office.
• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, OSHA and ADA guidelines.
• Ability to acquire and maintain DOT physical for company vehicle use.
• Ability to safely operate a backhoe, which is a heavy construction piece of equipment used to move large amounts of earth or to dig holes and trenches and load trucks.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to secure supplies and files
• Digital dexterity and eye/hand coordination in the operation of equipment
• Moderate to heavy lifting and carrying of material – up to 50lbs unassisted.
• Ability to withstand varying weather typical in the region of work