Civil Craft Laborer Foreman - Heritage Prairie

Mortenson; Reddick (IL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service Awards

Health insurance

Pension

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking a Laborer Foreman in Reddick, IL. This role involves supervising laborers, reading blueprints, and ensuring safety regulations are followed. Candidates should have a minimum of three years of related experience and union-specific training. The position offers various benefits, including vacation and health insurance under a collective bargaining agreement. Join a diverse team and contribute to impactful construction projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum three years related experience preferred.
• Must possess union specific training.
• Ability to lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of laborers.
• Analyze work problems and resolve them.

Skills

Strong teamwork orientation

Effective communication

Ability to use various tools and machinery

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Forklifts

Job description

Reddick, IL, United States

Job Description

SUMMARY

Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer Foreman that will be responsible for coordinating crews, preparing, handling, and supplying materials to be used by other crafts.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Supervise and coordinate activities of laborers and their assigned roles
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, using knowledge of equipment capacities and assigned personnel
• Study and analyze schedules and estimate worker‑hour requirements for job completion
• Analyze and resolve work problems
• Maintain time records
• Make cost estimates for contracts
• Use logical step‑by‑step procedures in work; plan work and solve problems; make decisions based on measurable information; may operate machinery
• Provide work direction to laborer I, II, Journeyman, Apprentice, and Helpers
• Work according to standard, detailed instructions and established, well‑defined procedures
• Determine work method from alternatives
• Work under broad assignments
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum three (3) years related experience preferred
• Must possess union specific training
• Ability to work with tools and equipment such as power and non‑powered hand tools, vibrators, pumps, drills, and jackhammers; ability to work with machinery such as forklifts, skid loaders, and power buggies
• Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback
• Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

BENEFITS

• Service Awards
• The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health insurance, pension, and job training.