Construction Foreman - Renewable / Heavy Civil

Hodge Western Corp.; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Company-paid Medical Insurance

Company truck and fuel card

Per diem for housing, meals, and incidentals

Four-week annual PTO

Job summary

Hodge Western Corp. is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to oversee renewable energy projects, specifically utility scale solar. The successful candidate will manage site activities, enforce safety protocols, and ensure project specifications are met.

The role requires a strong background in construction management, exceptional leadership skills, and experience in managing personnel. With an annual salary of $90,000-$120,000+ based on experience, benefits include 100% company-paid medical insurance and a company truck.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction, with at least 3 in a supervisory role.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Superintendent in managing day-to-day operations.
• Supervise and direct on-site personnel.
• Monitor work quality and adherence to project plans.
• Inspect all equipment onsite daily.

Skills

Construction management

Leadership

Problem-solving

Communication

Microsoft Office

Job description

The focus of Hodge Western Corp over the last 20 years started in heavy civil and evolved into technology-driven, specialty underground utility construction. We operate in three divisions: Renewable Energy, Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD), and Rock Trenching. Our company works on projects throughout the western, southern, and midwestern United States. We are passionate about executing and growing our specialized methods for complex utility construction to provide our partner customers with significant advantages in both safety and efficiency over traditional means and methods.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to help oversee and manage our projects on renewable energy projects, specifically utility scale solar. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in construction management, with a proven track record of successfully executing complex projects on time and within budget. As a Construction Forman, you will be responsible for working with the site Superintendent to coordinate all site activities, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and maintaining effective communication between stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Full-time travel position to various project sites.
• Assist Superintendent in managing day-to-day operations on the project site, ensuring that work is performed efficiently and meets project specifications.
• Provide Superintendent with regular updates on project status, progress, and any issues or concerns.
• Supervise and direct on-site personnel, including operators, laborers, subcontractors and vendors. Provide guidance, training, and support to ensure high performance and compliance with company standards.
• Enforce safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment. Conduct regular safety inspections and address any potential hazards promptly.
• Monitor work quality and adherence to project plans and specifications. Implement corrective actions as needed to address deficiencies.
• Maintain and ensure consistent and accurate field reporting including daily reports, extra work orders, safety logs, and incident reports.
• Inspect all equipment onsite daily and report to management with needed repairs.
• Track project quantities for scheduling, record keeping and billing in a timely manner.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in construction, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role, preferably in renewable energy and utility scale solar projects.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively. Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders. Conduct self in a way that represents the company in a safe and professional manner.
• Ability to work 8-12 hours a day, 5-6 days a week.
• Computer proficient with Microsoft Office program suite and web-based construction management programs.

Compensation and Benefits

• Annual Salary: $90,000-120,000+ based on experience
• 100% Company-paid Medical Insurance for you and your family.
• Company truck and fuel card for work use
• Per diem covering housing, meals and incidentals
• Four-week annual PTO; 40 hours of annual Sick Time