Foreman- Traffic Signal Division

Job Description

Salary: Over Union Scale

Job Summary:

Plan, direct and budget activities concerned with the construction of structures, facilities, or systems. Read and interpret site plans, construction drawings and scopes of work. Coordinate essential personnel on-site for the project. Manage supplies, materials, and equipment. They implement company requirements and legal regulations and ensure everyone is following them to make the construction site a safe place to work. A general foreperson may also conduct regular site inspections and risk assessments, ensuring employees are working safely but efficiently.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Report project progress to superiors.

Develop a work schedule for workers.

Supervise all construction workers.

Solve disputes between workers.

Ensure that a project is adequately staffed.

Assign tasks to construction workers.

Ensure that the project is staying on or under budget.

Exhibit strong interpersonal and communication skills.

Supervise core construction team to comply with Site Superintendent and Construction Manager directives.

Oversee execution of work, including production.

Understand and enforce run rates as established by the site management team.

Manage and guide proper use of tools and equipment.

Ensure completion of equipment daily maintenance, cleaning and safety checks of equipment.

Supervises duties of Foremen and Crew members.

Maintains tracking detail for maintenance for equipment, generators, vehicles, and trailers.

Communicates status updates to leadership and, when required, customers in a clear, concise, and timely manner.

Responsible for final Quality Assurance / Quality Control of the work performed by crews.

Required Skills/Abilities:

Prior experience as a Foreman, General Foreman or Superintendent highly preferred.

Champion and own safety by modeling behaviors, maintaining a drug free work environment and performing corrective action when appropriate.

Conduct job hazard analysis and present daily/weekly toolbox talks.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Strong supervisory and leadership skills.

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.

Education and Experience:

Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from high school or GED.

Deep knowledge of the construction industry and processes

Fluency in English but Spanish would be a plus.

Ability to read construction drawings and blueprints.

Perform quality checks on construction equipment.

Ability to travel.

Aptitude in math and strong problem-solving abilities.

Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, equipment maintenance and use, and OSH guidelines

Valid driver’s license.

Excellent Computer Skills.

Completion of a Journeyman Lineman program or equivalent.

Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Experience managing field crews.

Physical Requirements:

Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.

Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.

Be physically active for long periods without getting tired or out of breath.

Bend, stretch, twist, or reach out.

Use muscles for extended periods without getting tired.

Use fingers to grasp, move, or assemble very small objects.

Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.