Foreman (Grade/Utility)

2 weeks ago

Colonial Heights, United States Kokosing Full time

Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 60 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For 70 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $1.5 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team.

Job Description:

We are seeking a Grade/Utility Foreman in the Richmond, VA area.

SUMMARY
Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the construction, installation, and repair of roadways and utilities(earthwork/grading).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.

1. Reviews documents and plans, making sure all questions are answered, before proceeding with any activities.
2. Examines blueprints, plans and profiles to determine dimensions of structure.
3. Directs and trains crew in performing work as shown on contract drawings and specifications within the production budget of job estimate.
4. Acts as OSHA defined "competent person" on job.
5. Selects materialsto ensure conformance with provisions of Project.
6. Plans ahead to ensure that appropriate materials are on hand when needed.
7. With Superintendent and Project Engineer, plans sequence of activities on the Project in two-week schedule planning.
8. Assigns workers to such tasks as operating machinery and equipment, installing trench boxes, installing pipes, etc.
9. Inspects work performed by subcontractors, to ensure conformance with specifications.
10. Supervises workers engaged in utility installations and grading for roadwork.
11. Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
12. Knows crew members by name. Maintains contact list.
13. Conducts daily "Huddle" with crew: explains in detail the work to be accomplished and how it is to be accomplished; trains inexperienced crew members.
14. Interprets company policies to workers. Enforces and abides by Company disciplinary procedures when dealing with employee problems.
15. Evaluates ongoing safety issues on job and makes changes where necessary.
16. Enforces safety regulations and use of Personal Protective Equipment.
17. Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
18. Recommends measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
19. Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of work crew.
20. Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
21. Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
22. Maintains time and production records: detailed and accurate time sheets, with verified quantities included and detailed locations of work performed.
23. Time sheets turned in on time.
24. Keeps job team informed of progress and problems.
25. Estimates, requisitions, and inspects materials.
26. Sets up machines and equipment and supervises use.
27. Maintains detailed daily job diary.
28. Holds meaningful weekly safety meeting for crew and files report on attendance and content.
29. Performs activities of workers supervised.
30. Minimizes punch list; finishes work activities.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for the overall direction, coordination, and evaluation of this Crew. May manage 1 Lead Person who supervises a total of 2 to 3 employees in the Crew. Also directly supervises 3 to 5 non-supervisory employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Five years related experience and/or training.
Experience with water/storm/sewer pipe installation, grading for roadways, etc.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear. The employee must frequently work or walk on uneven ground. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to outside weather conditions and must walk or work on uneven ground. The employee may be exposed to high, precarious places or work in shafts and tunnels. The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, occasionally loud.

Benefits
Kokosing offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including medical, life, and disability insurance, paid time off and a 401K plan.

Kokosing is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action federal and state contractor. The company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class.

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