DOT Foreman

RAM Construction Services; Carnegie (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Pension

Monthly Trips Home

Signing Bonuses

Referral Bonuses

Paid Drive Time

Job summary

RAM Construction Services is looking for a DOT Foreman in Carnegie, Allegheny County. This position involves supervising crew members and coordinating construction work while ensuring safety and quality standards. Candidates must have at least 3 years of experience and hold a High School Diploma. The role requires travel for up to 4 weeks at a time, and offers competitive wages, signing bonuses, and comprehensive health insurance through the union.

Qualifications

• Minimum education level of High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• 3+ years experience running work as a foreperson.
• Prior experience with concrete, coatings, and as a construction foreperson required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work efforts for safety and quality.
• Ensure adequate crew members and resources.
• Communicate blueprints and specifications to others.

Skills

Supervisory skills

Blueprint reading

Communication

Safety management

Resource allocation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

As a DOT Foreman for RAM Construction Services, you will assist in the revitalization and construction of our projects. You will perform a variety of tasks that aid our skilled trade workers and lead to the completion and success of a project. Please note that this position may require the employee to travel for up to 4 weeks at a time, dependent on your project location.

Incentives

• Extremely competitive starting wages, most positions paid over union scale based on experience and license endorsement(s).
• Signing Bonuses starting at $500, and as high as $5,000 after 500 working hours completed.
• Referral Bonuses starting at $500, and as high as $5,000 after referred employee works 500 working hours.
• Paid Drive Time (contributed towards union insurance benefits)
• Inclement Weather Pay Provided
• Per Diem pay when traveling.
• Family visits & stays are welcome
• Monthly Trips Home (Paid by RAM)
• Off-Time During the Winter Months
• Health Insurance (Through Union)
• Pension (Through Union)

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinating work efforts to ensure top safety and quality of projects
• Ensuring the project has adequate crew members and resources
• Help coordinate construction work according to priorities and plans
• Able to read and understand blueprint plans and specifications for a project, as well as communicate this information to others
• Reporting progress and other required information to the Superintendent
• Follow schedules and monitoring crew progress
• Allocating general and daily responsibilities
• Responsible for building positive relationships with contractors, inspectors, and fellow subcontractors

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS

• This position requires a minimum education level of High School Diploma or GED equivalent and working knowledge of e‑mailing and computers.
• 3+ Years Experience running work as a foreperson.
• Prior experience with concrete, coatings and as a construction foreperson required.
• Employee is required to have a valid Driver’s License and reliable transportation- valid CDL A is a plus.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This position will supervise crew members. Anyone with supervisory responsibilities is expected to supervise in a professional and positive manner.

TRAVEL

Travel is required for this position, the employee must be willing to travel for up to 4 weeks at a time. RAM will compensate a $50 per diem each day for daily food allowance.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

As a Foreperson for RAM, the employee will be subject to various work environments. Work environments may include but are not limited to the following: seasonal temperatures, high spaces, small spaces, loud and frequent noises, standing/walking for up to 12 hours a day, indoor/outdoor settings, areas close to traffic.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The following physical demands are representative of those that must be regularly met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without a reasonable accommodation. Individuals with a disability who desire a reasonable accommodation should contact the ADA coordinator, Robert Ilijanic, at 1-734-464-3800, ext. 6265.