Civil Foreman

Kiewit; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit in Mobile, AL is seeking a Lead construction supervisor to manage crew daily activities and production per project plans and specs. You will train on safety and procedures and supervise other crafts as needed.

Responsibilities include coordinating people, equipment, and materials; maintaining safety and quality; preparing weekly schedules; and ensuring on-time completion within budget while upholding Kiewit's safety culture.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with relevant field experience.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge to supervise craft workers.
• Ability to plan tasks to safely complete work and train safety practices.
• Knowledge of scheduling, material control, and manhour performance basics.
• Ability to understand and transmit written and oral instructions clearly.
• Strong communication, motivation, and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and organize people, equipment and materials for safe, efficient construction.
• Ensure equipment is operated and maintained correctly.
• Maintain accurate reporting records (quantities, productivity, time sheets, reports).
• May assist in developing a weekly schedule and sequence of activities.
• Complete work within estimated costs while maintaining quality.
• Ensure crew safety and enforce safety rules.
• Lead toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns and plans.
• Monitor compliance with company policies.

Skills

Task planning

Safety training

Communication

Team leadership

Planning & scheduling

Cost control

Motivation

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Summary

Effectively lead and manage crew members' daily activities and production according to the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes and industry standards and provide the necessary training on proper safety and operational procedures. Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Requisition ID: 189210

Experience Level

Lead

Primary Responsibilities And Duties

• Plan, coordinate and organize people, equipment, tools and materials to promote the safe, efficient and timely construction of the project.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
• Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets and daily management reports.
• May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out sequence of activities for assigned crew.
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality workmanship/product.
• Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety rules.
• Will develop and maintain a proper crew attitude by conducting toolbox meetings and communicating safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to leadmen and crews.
• Monitor compliance by all employees under his/her supervision with all Company policies

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Ability to perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of work assigned, train/ teach safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Have a working knowledge of the scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
• Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player.

Requirements

• The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction/industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and/or crawl
• Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions
• Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required
• May be required to use ladders/mechanical platforms/manlifts/scaffold to access required equipment/work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds
• Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces
• Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment
• May be required/able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction/industrial site
• Must have required tools
• May require U.S. driver license
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required
• Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.