Pipe Foreman

Description

Since starting in 1983, Tapani has evolved from a single-person operation to a family-led legacy, maintaining a fun and friendly environment from the beginning. With a large team across Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, we now cover five diverse market sectors: Civil Site Development, Buildings, Environmental, Transportation, and Utility Infrastructure. The consistent dedication to our core values has helped us grow, creating more opportunities for our current team and the need for new teammates.

Take a look what our current employees say about working for Tapani: Tapani Careers

Job Purpose and Summary

The Foreman is responsible for the management of the onsite crew(s) on a project. The Foreman will lead the crew by creating a daily and weekly plan alongside the Superintendent and communicate the daily requirements to the crew. The Foreman is to ensure that all the crew members are properly trained for top performance. The Foreman also assists the crew to assure that Tapani Inc provides a quality product to the owner.

Responsibilities

Planning and scheduling

Management and productions of the crew

Site safety and training

Administrative tracking

Ensure the crew has all the necessary tools to complete the required task

Communicate the process to the crew

Ensure OSHA standards are adhered to

Promote an atmosphere of teamwork and understanding of each crew members abilities

Schedule equipment repairs

Communicate with the Superintendent to fully understand the path to the end result

Communicate the weekly plan to the crew and on a daily basis ensure each crew member has a clear understanding of their responsibilities for the day

Track time and quantities and complete daily time cards and daily reports.

Complete incident reports and take photos as necessary

Utilize the power of teamwork to create efficiency and quality throughout the project

Promote a learning and teaching environment amongst the crew

Job Requirements and Qualifications

High school education or equivalent

Previous experience in all areas the Foreman oversees

Quality Control

Must be able to clearly articulate ideas and plans from thought to action

Read and create a plan of action from blue prints

Understanding of the operations and maintenance of all equipment utilized on site

Ability to generate efficient methods quickly to resolve roadblocks

Ability to foster Tapani Inc culture: create strong, efficient teams, foster a positive attitude, create a fun environment to work at every day

Ability to recognize brewing conflicts and diffuse conflicts

Ability to recognize talents and utilize them correctly

Current certification in First Aid, CPR, CDL, Confined Space, Competent Person, Erosion and Sediment Control, Flagging Card, Rigging and Signaling

Ability to create a two-three week "look-ahead" schedule

Must have basic computer/technical skills and willing to learn new technology

Able to identify soil types

Be able to call in locates

Train, coach, and mentor their subordinates

Understand and incorporate standard construction practices, but still be able to think "outside the box" safely, with means and methods.

Honest, open, and friendly and have sound judgment

Ability to understand, decide, and change a project for positive progress

Familiar with varying municipal codes and construction practices

Physical ability to lift, push, pull, and carry heavy loads

Dress and conduct themselves in a professional and respectable manner

Working Environment

Working conditions for this position will be mainly on project site

Hours worked will be weather dependent along with schedule requirements. Summer time typically is longer hours and winter typically is shorter hours due to daylight. Work may require weekend work when project demands.

Compensation and Benefits

Pay: $34.84 - $58.07 per hour (based on qualifications and experience)

Monthly $75 phone allowance or company phone

Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums

Additional voluntary insurance options include: Dental, Vision, and a wide variety of Supplemental insurances.

Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Company Paid Life Insurance

401(k) options with up to 4% employer match

See the full list of benefits here