Foreman-Earthwork/Pipework

Edgewood Properties Inc.; Plainfield (NJ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Medical, dental and vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

On-site corporate gym

Housing/home appliance discounts

Job summary

Edgewood Properties Inc. in South Plainfield, NJ, seeks a Foreman-Earthwork/Pipework to lead our excavation crew across multifamily and commercial projects. You will supervise operators and laborers, plan production, and ensure safety on site.

This role requires hands-on heavy equipment operation, reading plans, coordinating materials, tracking costs, and delivering daily reports. A background in earthwork, sanitary sewer, drainage, and utilities is essential, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of earthwork operations and site improvements.
• Experience with sanitary sewer, drainage, water, concrete, paving, and utilities.
• Experience in Multi-Family, Commercial/Industrial construction projects.
• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specs, RFIs, submittals.
• Strong written and verbal communication; computer skills including Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Operators and Laborers and direct the crew.
• Operate heavy equipment as required and ensure on-time task completion.
• Review plans, details and specifications; manage manpower and equipment.
• Prepare daily reports with production notes and job costing.
• Ensure safety, PPE compliance and coordinate with other crews.

Skills

Earthwork operations

Site improvements knowledge

Heavy equipment knowledge

Reading project documents

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Since its founding in 1992, Edgewood Properties has established itself as a leading real estate development and property management company.

With corporate headquarters in New Jersey, the company is on a course of growth leading to activities across the nation. Given ongoing construction and development plans,

our current apartment portfolio of 6,000 plus units is expected to double in the next couple of years and rise to over 12,000 units in the next five years.

Given our rapid portfolio growth, coupled with ownership's desire to develop and hold rather than sell, the timing is ideal for qualified candidates to come on-board.

We're currently seeking an Foreman-Earthwork/Pipework for our Excavation Department.

This position will work out of our South Plainfield, NJ office.

responsibilities

• Oversee, manage and direct Operators and Laborers assigned to crew as well as performing work and assisting the crew.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment as required to complete assigned tasks
• Required to review and understand plans, details and specifications
• Understand production expectations and impact of production on overall job schedule and budget
• Coordinate with Project Super to ensure all required manpower and proper working equipment and tools are available onsite timely as required to complete assigned tasks
• Coordinate with Site Super to ensure required materials are available as needed to complete tasks assigned per project schedule
• Manage and track materials. Obtain receipt, count and check deliveries. Turn receipts in to Site Super. Compare materials used back to budget. Report variations to Site Super
• Prepare Daily Reports at end of each day. Include daily production notes, issues encountered, inspectors onsite, equipment used for specific tasks and hours, Include job and cost codes in report for Job Costing, report equipment issues, onsite equipment maintenance, fueling and repairs, Manpower per task and hours, Etc.
• Responsible for equipment and tools assigned
• Report Equipment breakdowns / issues to Site Super and call into shop
• Do payroll report for crew
• Responsible for Jobsite Safety. Ensure proper PPE is worn. Report accidents immediately to Site Super and office
• Coordinate activities with other crews, trades and Building Construction Team onsite
• Prepare ‘redline” as-builts and field notes for work performed
• Inspect all work. Responsible for workmanship and quality of work performed
• Respect work performed by others
• Advise crew members of schedule and where to go the following day
• Report employees who call out to Site Super and Office
• Ensure Equipment is staged neatly, machines and tracks are cleaned.
• Attend meetings as required
• Assist with snow removal and salting operations at existing and new projects

qualifications

Must have extensive knowledge in all aspects of site improvements including, earthwork operations, sanitary sewer, drainage, water, concrete, paving. utility installation, Etc.

Must have experience in Multi-Family, Commercial/Industrial Construction projects

Must be able to read and understand all project documents including construction drawings, specifications, contracts, RFIs, submittals, cut sheets, survey stakes, etc.

Must have a knowledge and understanding of heavy equipment and tools required to perform tasks effectively

General knowledge of heavy equipment maintenance

Must have strong written and verbal communication skills.

Effective use of computers including Microsoft suite,

Benefits

• competitive compensation
• comprehensive benefits
• medical and dental and vision benefits
• life insurance
• a 401(k) with company match
• a corporate team environment with opportunity of advancement
• on-site company fitness gym
• discounts on housing and home appliances .

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.