Construction Foreman

River Cities Builders Petroleum Services; Lexington (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

401(k) with profit sharing

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Health benefits

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Per diem pay

Bonus program eligibility

Training provided

Uniforms provided

Job summary

River Cities Builders Petroleum Services is seeking a Construction Foreman to lead on-site operations, ensuring safe, timely, and profitable project progress. You will direct the crew, read plans, enforce codes, and coordinate with the Installation Manager and customers to meet requirements.

The role requires 5+ years in piping/products and a valid driver's license, with a high school diploma or GED. Expect competitive pay, benefits, and travel to job sites as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of piping and products experience required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate a construction truck
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Physical requirements: lift/carry/push/pull up to 50 pounds, stand 8–10 hours daily.
• Must pass drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR if driving for the company

Responsibilities

• Direct and run the project.
• Set priorities for work based on management needs.
• Communicate requirements to Installation Manager for safe, timely, and profitable completion.
• Coordinate with customer/on-site representative on site requirements or issues.
• Read and enforce plans, regs, and codes on site.
• Attend pre-construction and safety meetings; training sessions as directed.
• Keep accurate daily records (tests, inspections, progress, visitors, schedule impacts).
• Set a positive company image: neat appearance, clean vehicles, orderly site, professional conduct.
• Supervise daily crew activities; plan for tomorrow; train crew for increased responsibilities.
• Enforce mandatory safety rules; ensure PPE usage; weekly site safety meetings.
• Maintain vehicles per preventive maintenance; keep site safe and orderly.

Skills

Piping experience

Crew supervision

Safety compliance

Valid driver's license

Reading blueprints/plans

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

The Construction Foreman takes a hands-on leadership role on the job site ensuring prompt, efficient progress of the work. The Foreman determines priorities for work to be done, sometimes on their own initiative and authority, but more often based on needs communicated by management.

Job Duties:

• Heavy equipment operation - Track hoe, backhoe, (ability to install sheet piling a plus), rental equipment and materials scheduling and call off.
• Direct and run the project.
• Communicate to the Installation Manager any specific requirements for completing the project in a safe, timely, and profitable manner.
• Communicate with the customer or their onsite representative the requirements or issues that may arise on the job site.
• Ability to read and understand applicable plans and specifications, environmental regulations, fire and building codes that must be enforced on the site.
• Attend the following meetings (as applicable):
• Pre-Construction Meetings
• Safety Meetings
• Selected training sessions as directed by the Installation Manager
• Keep accurate daily records on each job. This should include, as a minimum, a record of all tests, inspections, the daily progress on the job, visitors to the job and situations that may affect the schedule in a negative way.
• Set an example for your crew members by reporting to work on time and in proper uniform.
• Supervise the daily activities of the crew.
• Plan for tomorrow.
• Take opportunities to train the crew so that each member can take on increasing responsibilities.
• Enforce all mandatory safety rules:
• Be aware of potential hazards and correct any of these situations.
• Require the use of the proper personal protective equipment by all crew members and subcontractors.
• Hold weekly job-site safety meetings.
• Ensure a positive Company image including the following:
• The personal appearance of each crew member should be clean and in compliance with Company Policy.
• Each vehicle must be clean and orderly.
• The job site should be kept orderly and free of safety hazards. Treat the site as if it is your own property.
• The job site sign should be kept clean and in good repair.
• The conduct of each crew member should be professional and courteous.
• Maintain all vehicles in compliance with departmental preventive maintenance policies. Do not allow unsafe conditions to exist on the vehicles. Vehicles should be washed and cleaned weekly. Operate all vehicles in a safe manner.

• 5+ Years of experience in piping and products experience REQUIRED.
• Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to safely operate a construction truck
• Minimum high school diploma or GED required.
• Physical Requirements: Ability to repetitively lift, carry, push, pull up to 50 pounds, frequent bending, stooping, standing 8-10 hours per day.
• Must be able to meet company’s employment requirements, which includes passing a drug screen, criminal background check, and MVR, if driving for the company

• Competitive pay
• 401(k) with profit sharing
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Health benefits (eligible 1st of the month following 60 days) including Medical, Vision, Dental
• Company paid life insurance
• Short- & Long-Term Disability and Voluntary Life & AD Insurance
• Paid travel to job sites
• Industry leading Per Diem pay
• Bonus program eligibility
• Paid training for field personnel
• Uniforms provided for field personnel