Equipment Operator Foreman

Kiewit; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kiewit_Craft is seeking a Lead to manage daily crew activities, ensure safe and efficient progress, and coordinate with supervision on project timelines. The role emphasizes safety training, scheduling, and accurate reporting to uphold quality and safety standards.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong communication, planning, and leadership skills, and be able to work outdoors in varying conditions while supervising multiple trades on site.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with prior field experience.
• Thorough knowledge to supervise craft workers.
• Plan tasks safely and train safety practices.
• Understand scheduling, material control, and cost management systems.
• Clear written and oral instruction communication.
• Good communicator, motivator, and team player.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and organize people, equipment, tools and materials to promote safe, efficient and timely construction.
• Ensure equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
• Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets and daily management reports.
• Assist in developing a weekly schedule and sequence of activities for the crew.
• Complete work within estimated costs while maintaining quality workmanship.
• Ensure crew safety and conduct operations according to safety rules.
• Lead toolbox meetings and communicate safety concerns and work plans to crews.
• Monitor compliance with company policies.

Skills

Safety leadership

Task planning

Instruction communication

Scheduling knowledge

Crew supervision

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Requisition ID: 190110

Position Summary

Effectively lead and manage crew members' daily activities and production according to the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes and industry standards and provide the necessary training on proper safety and operational procedures. Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Experience Level

Lead

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, coordinate and organize people, equipment, tools and materials to promote the safe, efficient and timely construction of the project.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
• Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets and daily management reports.
• May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out sequence of activities for assigned crew.
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality workmanship/product.
• Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety rules.
• Will develop and maintain a proper crew attitude by conducting toolbox meetings and communicating safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to leadmen and crews.
• Monitor compliance by all employees under his/her supervision with all Company policies

Qualifications

• May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with previous years of experience in the field or in a related area.
• Ability to demonstrate thorough knowledge and skill to perform all essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Ability to perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of work assigned, train/ teach safety practices, policies and procedures.
• Have a working knowledge of the scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems.
• Ability to understand, follow and transmit written and oral instructions and communicate effectively with craft workers under his/her supervision and management/supervision.
• Must be a good communicator, motivator, and team player.

Requirements

• Able to meet all physical requirements.
• Must have all required tools
• Expected to climb and work at heights and in confined spaces (may exceed 200 ft)
• Able to work outdoors in all weather conditions
• Able to work overtime, nights, and weekends as required by the workload
• May require a valid state issued driver's license
• Observe and comply with all safety and project rules. Performs other duties as required.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company: Kiewit_Craft