Beech Island - 4308 - Civil Foreman

Black & Veatch Corporation; Beech Island (SC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & Veatch Family of Companies seeks a skilled craft supervisor to direct concrete finishing operations on a major project in Beech Island, SC. You will oversee planning, lay-out, material storage, and inspections, guiding lead men and crews to perform safely, efficiently, and in compliance with plans and codes.

This role emphasizes safety, scheduling, and quality, with responsibilities from pre-job safety planning to toolbox talks and on-site training.

Qualifications

• Journeyman and supervisor experience in carpentry, cement finishing, reinforced ironwork.
• Strong knowledge of site safety, crew leadership and productivity.
• Experience with form fabrication, rebar tying, grading and finishing steps.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise craft workers to complete tasks safely and efficiently.
• Promote safety programs, conduct pre-job safety planning and toolbox talks.
• Review timecards, track progress and ensure adherence to plans and specs.
• Coordinate with supervision to plan one-week schedules and resource needs.
• Inspect work for quality and compliance with contract documents.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Team coordination

Problem solving

Education

NCCER Concrete Finishing

NCCER Rigger

NCCER Scaffolding

NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership

NCCER Project Supervision

NCCER Project Management

Job description

Date: Oct 21, 2026

Company: Black & Veatch Family of Companies

At Black & Veatch, our employee-owners go beyond the project. For over a century, we have been breaking down social, economic and geographic barriers by making life's critical resources accessible to all. Working with us, you will help provide critical expertise as we, along with our valued clients, deliver solutions that positively impact communities around the world. Our professionals are our greatest asset, and we believe nothing is more important than the health, happiness and professional growth of our employee-owners. With a focus on flexible work-life balance options, an expanding and diverse workforce, and limitless career growth opportunities, we will give you our best to help yougive us your best, and together we can build a world of difference.

Opportunity Type :Craft (non-union)

Contract Hire Only for this Project :No

Job Summary

Direct and supervise the planning, lay‐out, material storage, maintenance, and inspections of concrete finishing of concrete structures in accordance with all applicable plans, specifications, codes and industry standards. Plan and coordinate the efforts of the lead men and craft workers under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

• Be able to perform all the principal duties and accountabilities of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Lead and support all safety related processes and programs as requested. Engage with your work team to ensure we achieve zero injuries. No job is so important that your safety and that of your crew will be compromised. Watch for hazards and report any concerns to your supervisor or safety professional. If needed, use your stop work authority until the issue is resolved.
• Have an understanding of the scheduling, material control and unit man‑hour performance reporting. Become familiar with the Field Progress Management System (FPMS).
• Be able to create and execute a one week schedule.
• Be able to set and execute crew goals based on the project unit rates.
• Review crew's timecards for correct hours and phase coding.
• Report all accidents and near misses to supervisor. Participate in investigation process as needed. Review accidents and the causes with employees.
• Lead, complete, and sign off on daily pre‑job safety planning in the appropriate format. Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or mitigate hazards. Assure all crew members understand, participate, and sign all pre‑job safety planning tools at start and end of shift.
• Understand and respond appropriately to all safety hazards and warning devices (i.e. back‑up alarms, smell of smoke, different colored warning tags, warning sirens).
• Understand, support, implement, and follow lockout/tag out procedures. Attend site specific training and assure you follow all procedures as out lined in training.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills. Add, subtract, multiply and divide whole numbers and fractions rapidly and accurately.
• Listen to other employees and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation. Consult with supervisor and if needed HR on any issues.
• Provide on‑the‑job training to those individuals under his/her supervision.
• Train/teach safety practices, policies and procedures related to an employee's assigned tasks.
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Plan and communicate with supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available.
• Gain a complete understanding of the scope of work and the related parts of the project. Develop a thorough understanding of the project plans, specifications and schedule as they relate to that portion of the work assigned.
• Conduct tool box meetings and communicate safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to the crews.
• Participate in quantity report collection as needed on a daily/weekly basis.
• Assure employees produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the, contract plans, specifications, and industry standards. Ensure that correct construction procedures are followed during installation. Point out deficiencies, explain them, and take corrective action needed.
• Observe functioning of installed equipment or systems to determine hazards and need for adjustments, relocation, or replacement.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.

Management Responsibilities

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience as a supervisor.

One or more of the following certifications:

• NCCER Concrete Finishing
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Scaffolding
• NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
• NCCER Project Supervision
• NCCER Project Management

Minimum Qualifications

Previous experience working as a journeyman and supervisor Carpenter, Cement Finisher, Reinforced Ironworker or similar craft, and a strong working knowledge of the civil / concrete crafts. Experience in erection of all types of concrete structures. Must have working knowledge of auto‑level and transit for accurate lay‑out and verification of finished grades, fabrication and erection of forms with through knowledge of steel framed forms; fabrication and placement of rebar including proper tying techniques; and placing, finishing and placing, finishing sealing concrete. Must set standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the members of his/her crew. Must have leadership abilities and organizational skills.Must be at least 18 years of age.

All applicants must be able to complete pre‑employment onboarding requirements (if selected) which may include any/all of the following: criminal/civil background check, drug screen, and motor vehicle records search, in compliance with any applicable laws and regulations.

Certifications

• NCCER Concrete Finishing
• NCCER Rigger
• NCCER Scaffolding
• NCCER Fundamentals of Crew Leadership
• NCCER Project Supervision
• NCCER Project Management

Work Environment/Physical Demands

Physical Demands:

• Lift and carry heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Stand, Kneel, Bend, Stoop, Move in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven areas, see and hear naturally or with correction.
• Full range of motion and flexibility consistent with requirements of the job duties.
• Requires using hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools or controls according to a set procedure.
• Requires repetitive movement.
• Climb and maintain balance on steel framework, stairs, ladders and scaffolds.
• Work up to a 12 hour shift doing hard physical labor in varying temperature extremes and other outside conditions.
• Requires working in cramped work spaces and getting into awkward positions.
• Requires working in very hot (above 90 F degrees) or very cold (below 32F degrees) temperatures and exposure to inclement weather such as dust, wind, snow, rain, etc.
• Requires working in extremely bright or inadequate lighting conditions.
• Includes exposure to sounds and noise levels that are distracting or uncomfortable.
• Work around hazardous equipment.
• This position is considered a safety sensitive position.

Salary Plan

Job Grade

300

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