Foreman (emphasis in construction drilling)

Black & McDonald Limited; Salt Lake City (UT); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Black & McDonald Limited in Salt Lake City, UT is seeking a Construction and Drilling Foreman to lead site crews on our Utilities projects. You will ensure safety, coordinate scheduling, and supervise a small crew while aligning with company policies.

The ideal candidate has 3–4 years supervising drilling and heavy equipment construction, holds a Class A CDL, and can travel as needed. We value teamwork, communication, and a proactive safety mindset.

Qualifications

• 3–4 years of experience supervising multiple crews and locations in drilling and heavy equipment construction.
• Must possess Class A CDL or ability to obtain within 90 days.
• Willingness to travel to manage customers and projects.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; safety-minded.
• Proficient with Microsoft Word and Excel is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a small crew (1–5) on drilling and construction work.
• Ensure safety policies are established, communicated and followed.
• Schedule and coordinate crews, equipment, materials, outages, etc.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and support estimating as needed.
• Oversee timesheets and project-related paperwork; conduct toolbox talks.

Skills

Communicates effectively

Problem solving

Teamwork

Coaches and develops

Strategic perspective

Accountability

Customer focus

Leadership

Safety focus

Education

Class A CDL

Job description

BUILD YOUR CAREER AT BLACK & MCDONALD

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer‑focused solutions that stand the test of time.

ABOUT THIS CAREER OPPORTUNITY

Black & McDonald’s Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard‑working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

The Construction and Drilling Foreman is located in Salt Lake City, UT and typically reports directly to the Division Manager/Superintendent. Primary focus is providing superior leadership and management for the project(s) in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Company. The Construction and DrillingForeman shall foster an environment of cooperation and support to enable employees to perform to their maximum potential.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Ensure that safety policies are properly established, communicated, and implemented on the project
• Scheduling and coordination of crews, equipment, materials, outages, etcetera for performance of the work.
• Coordinate and communicate with the Project Managers
• Support estimating as needed and execute work to support the profitable growth of the division;
• Enforces all company health, safety, and environment policies and procedures
• Supervises a small crew of employees (1-5) and prioritizes work accordingly
• Fulfills all assigned construction job duties, including project layout, timelines, and completes necessary paperwork
• Interprets and follows plans, material lists and guidelines
• Oversees timesheets and related project paperwork from subordinate staff
• Conducts toolbox meetings as required to review overall operations

COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS

• Communicates Effectively
• Problem Solving and Innovation
• Customer Focus
• Change Orientation
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Teamwork and Collaboration
• Values and Respects Others
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness
• Strategic Perspective

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• 3-4 years of experience supervising multiple crews and locations Involved in drilling and heavy equipment construction.

• Must possess Class A CDL driver license, or the ability to obtain within 90-days of employment.
• Working knowledge of various drilling techniques including rock drilling, slurry methods, temporary and permanent casing, and vibratory methods preferred.
• Ability, and willingness to travel to obtain and manage customers and projects.
• Must be a demonstrated communicator and team player.
• Must possess the ability to support job estimates and quantity take-offs as required.
• Prefer proficient skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bi-lingual communications ability a great plus, English/Spanish.
• Demonstrated safety performance record.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates to take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

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