Construction Foreperson (Grade)

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc.; New Enterprise (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Vision benefits

Dental benefits

401k

Vacation

Life Insurance

Short-Term Disability

Supplemental Unemployment Benefits

Job summary

New Enterprise Stone & Lime Co., Inc. is seeking a Construction Foreperson to assist the project superintendent in planning, budgeting, and coordinating daily field activities. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and on-time delivery across diverse sites.

The candidate should have a positive attitude, a team mindset, and be prepared for travel. A high school diploma or GED is required, with a valid driver’s license and willingness to work overtime when needed.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Team mindset aligned with “The NESL Way.”
• Commitment to safety, quality and accuracy on site.
• Experience in construction or manufacturing is a plus but not required.
• Valid driver’s license and meeting NESL’s standards.
• Ability to travel as needed; some locations may require extended travel.
• Ability to handle stress, communicate clearly, and be punctual; overtime may be required.
• Specific training and certifications may be required by department.

Responsibilities

• Assist superintendent in developing a detailed job plan aligned to project goals and budget.
• Understand budgeted costs for the task and work to complete within budget.
• Reference PDT Pub. Form 408 specifics and contract docs when planning.
• Verify job plan layouts with engineers; perform layout if surveyors are unavailable.
• Determine crew size to complete work cost-effectively.
• Set daily manpower schedules using the two-week look ahead plan.
• Plan, assign and notify crew members of tasks.
• Schedule equipment, tools, materials for timely delivery and use.
• Know equipment capabilities and ensure proper usage.
• Maintain all job site equipment in good working order.
• Ensure proper usage of tools and materials on site.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team mindset

Safety focus

Quality focus

Punctual & reliable

Stress management

Overtime willingness

Travel flexibility

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Construction Foreperson - What Will You Do?

• Assist project and/or job superintendent in the development of a detailed job plan for completion of the assigned construction task in relation to project production goals and budgeted costs.
• Be knowledgeable concerning budgeted cost(s) for the assigned task and exercise the skills and abilities to accomplish the work on time and within budget.
• Reference, in developing the job plan, all PDT Pub. Form 408 specifics including contract special provisions, supplements, contract plans, contract x-sections, contract plan typicals, contract standards and shop drawings if any.
• Verify job plan layouts of work specifications with engineers. Perform layout for standard items of work if surveyors are not readily available to keep the project moving.
• Be able to determine crew size necessary to complete work in a cost-effective manner.
• Work with project and/or job superintendent to establish daily job manpower schedules using the 2 week look ahead schedule approach.
• Plan, assign and notify crew members of specific job tasks.
• Detail and schedule equipment, tools, materials and supplies needed for timely job site delivery and availability.
• Know thoroughly all equipment to be used on job including capabilities and appropriate usage.
• Maintain all job site equipment in proper working order.
• Insure proper usage of tools and materials on job site work.

Requirements - Who Are We Looking For?

• Positive attitude and willingness to grow and learn.
• Team Mindset - "The NESL Way"
• Focus on Safety, Quality, and Accuracy
• Experience in construction or manufacturing is a plus but not required.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license and meets NESL's standards.
• Able to travel as needed. Some work locations may require extended travel.
• Ability to handle stress, interrelate positively both orally and in writing with others, the ability to attend work and be punctual as well as work overtime when required.
• Specific training and certifications may be required by department.

Why Apply?

• Construction Season normally runs from Easter to Thanksgiving.
• High Earnings Potential - Prevailing Wage Work (Base Rate + Fringe).
• Winters Off (Certain Positions) – Due to the seasonality of our work, some positions enjoy winters off while still earning year-round benefits.
• Full Benefits during layoff season.
• Competitive Benefit Package - Medical, Vision, Dental, 401k, Vacation, Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability, Supplemental Unemployment Benefits, etc.

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