Civil Craft Operator General Foreman - South Valley

M. A. Mortenson Company; Nevada (IA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Vision coverage

Dental plan

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life/AD&D insurance

Mental health resources

Tuition reimbursement

Adoption Assistance

Gym membership discount

Job summary

Mortenson is seeking a General Foreman to plan, organize, and direct foremen and craft teams according to project schedules and safety standards. The role emphasizes supervising crews, reading blueprints, interpreting job orders, and ensuring adherence to safety procedures while coordinating resources and maintaining documentation.

The candidate should have a minimum of five years of related experience, strong teamwork, effective communication, and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of five years related experience.
• Ability to determine work method from alternatives and follow detailed procedures.
• Strong communication and openness to diverse input and feedback.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs with/without assistance as described.

Responsibilities

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of foremen and their assigned craft workers.
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders.
• Enforce safety regulations and company policies.
• Plan work sequences to meet construction schedules and allocate equipment and personnel.
• Analyze schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion.
• Resolve work problems and maintain time records.
• Make cost estimates for contracts.
• Lead by example and provide coaching and feedback.
• Develop relationships with diverse teams across the organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Teamwork orientation

Customer service skills

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

General Foreman

Mortenson is currently seeking a General Foreman that will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing foreman and craft team members based on the project schedule and state and federal requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Supervise and coordinate activities of foremen and their assigned craft workers
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedule, using knowledge of capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
• Study and analyze schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job
• 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
• Operate machinery as needed
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
• All other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of five (5) years related experience
• Strong teamwork orientation, positive attitude, professional customer service skills, detail orientation, ability to work according to detailed, standard instructions and well-defined, established procedures
• Ability to determine work method from alternatives, work under broad assignments, active listening skills, and effective communication including openness to diverse input and feedback
• Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
• *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
• Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.

*Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

A few benefits offered include:

• Medical and prescription drug plans that includes no additional cost vision coverage
• Dental plan
• 401k retirement plan with a generous Mortenson match
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves
• Employer paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance
• No-Cost mental health tool and conciergewith extensive work-life resources
• Tuition reimbursement
• Adoption Assistance
• Gym Membership Discount Program

Please make note:

• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
• Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days.

ABOUT MORTENSON

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact.

Let’s Redefine Possible®

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items to Note

• Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.