Civil Dirt Foreman

Phillips Infrastructure; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction management firm in Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee and coordinate the activities of workers on various projects. The role includes ensuring safety compliance, interpreting blueprints, and supervising up to 10 workers. Candidates should have a high school diploma, effective communication skills, and the ability to enforce safety standards. This position requires a physical examination prior to employment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and documents.
• Routine report writing skills.
• Effective communication with various stakeholders.
• Experience in implementing and enforcing safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate construction activities and workers.
• Ensure safety and adherence to specifications during construction.
• Inspect work progress and order necessary materials.
• Assign work based on job requirements.

Skills

Blueprint interpretation

Effective communication

Safety standards enforcement

Report writing

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Summary

Supervise and coordinate activity of workers engaged in construction projects.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met.
• Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures.
• Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
• Supervise, coordinate, or schedule the activities of construction or extractive workers.
• Confer with supervisor, managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities.
• Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
• Order or requisition materials or supplies.
• Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment.
• Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports.
• Assign work to employees, based on material or worker requirements of specific jobs.
• Implement and enforce safety requirements for the job. Must have completed the OSHA 30 hour construction standards training course within the last 3 years.
• Required to drive motor vehicle in performance of duties.
• Ability to walk long distances in rough or variable terrain.
• Work in extreme hot or cold environments.
• Must be able to understand and follow safety considerations herein and as applies to the activity involved.
• May be required to lift up to 80 pounds and carry objects of 50 pounds or less routinely.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Will directly supervise a crew of up to 10 workers.

Requirements

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, documents, instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Routine report writing.
• Effective communication skills.
• Implement and enforce safety standards.

Education And Experience

High School Diploma preferred, one year relevant experience.

Candidates that accept an offer of employment are required to undergo and successfully complete a pre-employment physical examination. This exam is essential to ensure that all potential employees meet the necessary health and fitness standards for the role. The examination includes a series of tests and evaluations conducted by a certified medical professional to assess overall physical health, identify any potential medical conditions that could interfere with job performance, and verify that the candidate is capable of safely performing the essential duties of the position. Completion and clearance of this physical are mandatory steps in the hiring process.