Foreman

Curtin Co; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Curtin Co in Savannah, GA is seeking a Foreman to oversee heavy highway construction projects throughout the Savannah area, including placing concrete safety barriers, shoulder drains, and concrete slab work.

The Foreman will report daily to a Superintendent, follow the weekly schedule, and ensure work plans are reviewed with Contractor representatives. Travel regionally/overnight may be required; a company vehicle is provided and a valid license is mandatory.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Valid Driver License Required.
• Must have an acceptable driving record.
• Proficient in using GPS and other routing systems.
• Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a cross-functional team environment.

Responsibilities

• Meet with the Superintendent daily/weekly as needed to review the work schedule.
• Follow the schedule as set up by the Superintendent. Check the schedule daily for changes.
• Meet with the Contractor representatives as necessary to review the work plan. Proceed with a plan to perform all scheduled work.
• Advise & report daily on work performed. Update the Superintendent as needed on changes in requested work or quantities.
• Track all crew personnel's daily time & job duties. Report weekly using iPad / email system.
• Record & report all work performed daily using the iPad / email system.
• Perform daily / weekly meetings with crew covering safety, training & procedures, etc.
• Record & report weekly maintenance logs on equipment used during the week.
• Manage all site work as needed to complete the scheduled work. Instruct personnel as to their daily duties.
• Adhere to company rules and regulations.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions.
• Comply with DOT regulations.
• Always make safety a priority.

Skills

Collaborative relationships

Attention to detail

Independent work

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

High School diploma

Job description

The Foreman position works on critical infrastructure projects throughout the Savannah area. These projects include installing temporary concrete barriers, temporary impact attenuators, temporary glare screens, quick-move barriers, permanent impact attenuators, permanent barrier gates, single-faced barriers, shoulder drain installation, and concrete rehab. The Foreman is required to manage the work as scheduled to meet the Contractor’s requirements & follow all DOT standards. All work is related to heavy highway construction projects, specializing in the placement of concrete safety barriers, installation of shoulder drains, or concrete slab replacement. All foremen have a Superintendent they report to daily. The superintendent will set their weekly schedule & direct scopes of work on the upcoming schedule. This position is ideal for candidates with road construction experience to include asphalt paving; installation of traffic control devices; barrier walls, and lane closures. This position may require regional and overnight travel on a weekly basis. The Foreman is assigned a company vehicle (transports crew and equipment) - must have a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Key Abilities for Position Success:

Building Collaborative Relationships: Must have the ability to develop, maintain, and strengthen partnerships with others inside or outside the organization who can provide information, assistance, and support. Confronts all problems with an intent to find solutions rather than blame. Establishes "win-win" relationships as opposed to "us versus them" relationships.

Reflects Company Values: Teamwork, Integrity, Accountability

Daily Duties:

• Meet with the Superintendent daily/weekly as needed to review the work schedule.
• Follow the schedule as set up by the Superintendent. Check the schedule daily for changes.
• Meet with the Contractor representatives as necessary to review the work plan. Proceed with a plan to perform all scheduled work.
• Advise & report daily on work performed. Update the Superintendent as needed on changes in requested work or quantities.
• Track all crew personnel's daily time & job duties. Report weekly using iPad / email system.
• Record & report all work performed daily using the iPad / email system.
• Perform daily / weekly meetings with crew covering safety, training & procedures, etc.
• Record & report weekly maintenance logs on equipment used during the week.
• Manage all site work as needed to complete the scheduled work. Instruct personnel as to their daily duties. This may include operating equipment, assisting with labor needs, coordinating trucking, and meeting with inspectors to have completed work approved.
• Adhere to company rules and regulations.
• Obey all applicable traffic laws and drive according to the weather/road conditions.
• Comply with DOT regulations.
• Always make safety a priority.

  Position Requirements:

  • High School diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Valid Driver License Required
  • Must have an acceptable driving record.
  • Proficient in using GPS and other routing systems.
  • Attention to detail and advanced organizational skills.
  • Ability to work independently, as well as within a cross-functional team environment.

  Working Conditions:

  Physical Requirements

  • Sit, walk, kneel, bend, crawl, and crouch for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of machines or vehicles to exact positions.
  • Ability to judge the distances between you and an object, depth perception.
  • Ability to respond to a signal when it appears, reaction time.
  • Coordinate the use of hands, arms, and legs fully. Reach for the handle and use it to manipulate objects and materials.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
  • Vision – the ability to see details at close range and details at a distance (either naturally or with correction).
  • Regularly lift and /or move up to 50 pounds. Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
  • Mental and visual attention is necessary to effectively complete work tasks.

  Environmental Conditions

  • Work outside and be exposed to the weather.
  • Wear protective or safety equipment, i.e. safety boots/shoes, glasses, gloves, hearing protection, hard hats, etc.
  • May be exposed to high levels of noise, grease, dust, and a variety of substances that are typically associated with a construction site.

  Military Veterans Encouraged to Apply.

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