Foreman

Essel Environmental; San Carlos (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Essel Environmental is seeking a Foreman to lead utility construction crews, ensuring projects stay on schedule and within budget. You will oversee production activities, supervise crew members, and promote a zero-incident safety culture while maintaining quality and documenting daily progress.

The role requires hands-on leadership, reportable supervision of time cards, production updates, and proactive handling of scope changes with the Project Manager. This is an on-site California position.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising utility construction crews.
• Ability to manage budgets and resources effectively.
• Strong safety mindset and adherence to protocols.

Responsibilities

• Lead utility construction crews to meet project goals on time and within budget.
• Oversee production activities and supervise crew members.
• Maintain safety culture and ensure compliance with protocols.
• Prepare and review daily reports, time cards, and production updates.
• Identify scope changes and report to the Project Manager.

Skills

Budget management

Crew leadership

Safety leadership

Progress reporting

Scope change management

Productivity optimization

Job description

The Foreman is responsible for managing utility construction crews to ensure projects are completed efficiently, on time, and within budget. This role includes supervising crew members, operating equipment as needed, and overseeing all production activities to meet project goals.

Key Responsibilities:

• Budget Oversight: Manage labor, material, and equipment costs to stay within project budgets.
• Crew Leadership: Provide direction and set clear production goals for crew members.
• Reporting: Accurately complete and submit daily reports, including crew time cards, production updates, and redlines, in a timely manner.
• Scope Management: Identify and report any changes in project scope to the Project Supervisor or Project Manager.
• Productivity Management: Monitor and assess productivity, propose and implement corrective actions as needed to meet budget goals, and keep the Project Supervisor informed about project progress.
• Contractual Adherence: Supervise work phases to ensure compliance with the contractual scope of work and obligations for all parties.
• Skill Enhancement: Pursue continuous improvement in personal, technical, and supervisory skills through development plans and available training opportunities.
• Safety: Promote and maintain a “zero incident” safety culture and ensure adherence to required safety training and protocols.
• Documentation: Manage and maintain all necessary paperwork and documentation related to the project.