Environmental Foreman

ZipRecruiter; Concord (CA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm seeks a Foreman to manage and complete exciting projects. You will oversee subcontractors, ensure safety, and maintain project schedules. The ideal candidate has extensive construction experience and strong leadership skills.

Benefits

Industry standard benefits

Qualifications

• 7-10 years in civil construction with a focus on excavation and grading.
• 40-Hr HAZWOPER or current 8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher Certification, CPR/First Aid certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily briefings and safety discussions with the crew.
• Coordinate subcontractors and maintain project schedules.
• Provide daily reports on labor, equipment, and production.

Skills

Positive Leadership

Excellent Communication

Construction Expertise

Flexible Prioritization

Technical Proficiency

Safety Awareness

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Focus

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Professional Interaction

Overtime Flexibility

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Join our dynamic team as a Foreman, where you will lead and complete exciting construction projects while managing the efforts of skilled subcontractors. You will be the key communicator, ensuring seamless coordination between the Project Manager, clients, agency representatives, and subcontractors, keeping projects on track and on time.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Daily Briefings: Conduct daily tailgate meetings, engaging the crew with site hazard discussions and safe behavior practices, ensuring everyone is equipped with the proper PPE.
2. Safety First: Lead daily Permit to Work/AHA discussions, highlighting the day’s activities and associated risks.
3. Team Coordination: Review individual assignments with crew members, ensuring clarity and efficiency.
4. Equipment Maintenance: Ensure daily inspections of equipment and tools, maintaining them in top condition.
5. Accurate Documentation: Keep precise daily notes and field logs to track progress and issues.
6. Subcontractor Management: Coordinate and schedule subcontractors, ensuring timely and efficient project progression.
7. Material Planning: Determine material needs and delivery schedules to maintain workflow.
8. Reporting: Provide daily reports on labor, equipment, material usage, and production for accurate job cost tracking.
9. Budget Oversight: Collaborate with the Project Manager to review budgets versus actual costs and production factors.
10. Change Management: Identify and address change order conditions promptly.
11. Health & Safety: Conduct health and safety-related activities to ensure a safe work environment.
12. Additional Duties: Perform other tasks as assigned by management, contributing to the overall success of the project.

Skills & Qualities:

1. Positive Leadership: Inspire and motivate team members with a positive attitude.
2. Excellent Communication: Demonstrate strong written and verbal communication skills.
3. Construction Expertise: Proven experience in supervising construction projects.
4. Flexible Prioritization: Ability to set priorities and adapt as necessary.
5. Technical Proficiency: Read and interpret plans, specifications, schematics, and other construction documents.
6. Safety Awareness: Recognize hazards and implement proper safety procedures.
7. Interpersonal Skills: Persuasive with strong interpersonal abilities, fostering teamwork and collaboration.
8. Customer Focus: Understand and meet customer needs and expectations.
9. Problem-Solving: Be a proactive self-starter and effective problem solver.
10. Time Management: Capable of managing multiple tasks under tight deadlines.
11. Professional Interaction: Interact effectively with employees at all levels, as well as vendors, clients, and others.
12. Overtime Flexibility: Willingness to work overtime, including weekends, as needed.

Requirements:

Qualifications:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. 7-10 years in civil construction with a focus on excavation and grading.
3. 40-Hr HAZWOPER or current 8-Hr HAZWOPER Refresher Certification, CPR/First Aid certification.
4. Valid Driver's License and reliable transportation.

Benefits:

Industry standard benefits.