Civil Foreman

CIVIL FOREMAN

JOB DESCRIPTION

Fort Myer Construction Corporation is the DMV’s leading infrastructure construction company.  If you desire to be part of a company with an opportunity to grow in your career and be rewarded for your contributions – Fort Myer is the place for you.  We reward our team members with competitive pay and a robust benefits package, in many cases paying 100% for medical, dental and vision insurance as well as free parking.  Our mission is to serve the communities we call home by “helping build the American Dream” in DC, Maryland and Virginia.  Our nearly 800 team members take pride in their work and as a result, our projects have received local and national awards.  If you do not mind hard work desire job securities associated with essential infrastructure projects and want to make a difference in our communities then, please consider joining the Fort Myer Family.

Summary:

The Civil Foreman manages the on-site performance of work, and supervises and coordinates the crew of workers assigned to a particular job site. The foreman is primarily concerned with seeing that the workers under them do their job skillfully, safely and efficiently, and that assigned work progresses on schedule.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Plans the day-to-day operations on assigned projects and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment and material,
• Participates in the selection process of what crew members to bring on to a job site,
• Makes recommendations on the hiring, training, corrective action and termination of crew members,
• Communicates and coordinates with third-party inspectors, representatives, and others to accomplish operations,
• Takes responsibility for crew performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and following company polies and procedures,
• Pre-plans work activities with Superintendent to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans,
• Maintains a dedication to safety at all times that proper safety equipment is available and used by field personnel,
• Conducts daily briefing with crew to review production goals, performance feedback, safety, toolbox talks, and schedule, hazards, and to solicit feedback from the workers,
• Manages all aspects of the assigned day-to-day crew,
• Accountable for ensuring that the completed work meets quality standards,
• Coordinate and maintain work schedule/deadlines with project managers and other management personnel,
• Ability to work in all weather conditions,
• Within own discretion or judgment, assists with hands on work as may be required to timely accomplish operations,
• Responsible for daily review and daily submittal of crew time sheets,
• Responsible for accurately reporting daily quantities for work performed, and if appropriate, comparing and harmonizing quantities with others,
• Must be detailed oriented and able to communicate clearly to crews, management team and third parties,
• Initiates follow up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.,
• May be required to work extended hours including evenings and weekends,
• Additional duties as required.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years’ foreman experience in Heavy construction projects,
• (MDE) Erosion and Sediment Control certified,
• MD SHA MOT certified,
• Valid driver’s license,
• In-depth knowledge of construction procedures, equipment, and OSHA guidelines,
• Ability to read drawing, plans and blueprints,
• Excellent organization and leadership skills,
• Ability to effectively communicate,
• Solid problem-solving skills,
• COVID vaccination highly recommended,
• Must be able to pass drug screen and background check

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribe to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion, training opportunities, and work assignments, without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, nation origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other basis protected by federal or local laws.

Disclaimer:

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job. Management has discretion to add or modify job duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.