Foreman, Blasting

LPX Group; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A construction services company in Louisville is seeking an experienced Foreman responsible for supervising blasting and rock removal projects. The role includes ensuring compliance with safety regulations and leading a team of construction workers. Candidates must have significant hands-on construction experience and a blasting license in Kentucky. This position offers opportunities for leadership in a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with generally accepted construction specifications, means, and methods required.
• Strong knowledge and experience interpreting drawings/project specifications.
• Experience and familiarity with industry standard equipment and materials required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain valid blasting license and ensure compliance with regulations.
• Provide leadership within the construction team and ensure safety.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of construction crews.

Skills

Strong communication and collaboration skills

Experience working in a team environment

Education

Licensed Blaster in State of Kentucky

3+ years of experience supervising construction projects

7+ years of hands-on construction experience

Job description

Purpose

This role is responsible for providing strategic planning, documentation, and direct in-field supervision of a crew working on blasting and rock removal phases of projects. The Foreman is responsible for maintaining and improving upon the efficiency and effectiveness of all areas under their direction and control. The Foreman is the front-line safety officer for the site/project and is responsible for all safety aspects of the people and projects.

Duties and Responsibilities

• In addition to the other responsibilities listed within this document, the Blasting Foreman is responsible for the following responsibilities:
  • Maintain a valid and active blasting license in the state for which work is to be performed (to be reimbursed by LPX Group). Kentucky and Indiana are required.
  • Ensure compliance with all federal & state regulations pertinent to blasting and management of explosive materials. This includes, but is not limited to:
    • Compliance with KRS statues in Kentucky
    • All Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosive regulations & requirements
  • Understand and comply with any project-specific blasting requirements which may be more stringent than those dictated by Federal/State regulations.
  • Coordinate with primary project foreman or superintendent on blasting schedule, location, and safety concerns.
  • Comply with all Louisville Paving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), pre-blasting requirements, and blasting procedures.
• Provide leadership and is responsible for safety, scheduling, workforce planning, coordinating, supervising, and assisting with cost control.
• Ensure the consistent and fair application of all company policies and procedures.
• Supervise functional construction effort to ensure projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule.
• Assist project team in scheduling, developing, and implementing project work plans and procedures, working documents, and standards to ensure project goals are achieved.
• Responsible for providing on-site supervision of project.
• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of team members in construction projects.
• Perform labor duties as required.
• Identify, verify, and report any scheduling conflicts, needs, or deficiencies with other crews and subcontractors to the appropriate persons.
• Inspect work site to determine sequencing and survey for potential hazards or safety concerns.
• Understand and communicate safety policies and procedures to ensure compliance in all areas of safety, while identifying the needs for crew safety training.
• Assess competency and capability of employees on the project and evaluate the capabilities of the crew members.
• Recognize and address issue(s)/problem(s) that may arise among crew members and provide effective resolutions.
• Provide input along with superintendent to address equipment, material, and crew size needs.

Education and Experience

• 3+ years of experience supervising construction projects.
• 7+ years of hands-on construction experience. Familiarity with generally accepted construction specifications, means, and methods is required.
• Strong knowledge and experience interpreting drawings/project specifications and scheduling/planning construction work.
• Experience and familiarity with industry standard equipment and materials required.
• Licensed Blaster in State of Kentucky required (Indiana preferred).
• Knowledge and understanding of prevailing wage rules, when applicable.

Skills and Abilities

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a team environment.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

At LPX Group and our subsidiary companies (Bluegrass Testing, Bluegrass Blasting, Louisville Paving and Construction, Material Transfer and Pace Contracting), we take pride in being an Equal Opportunity Employer and, as such, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment, development and promotion opportunities are decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.