Foreman - Heavy Civil

Miller Bros. Const., Inc.; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional civil construction firm located in Ann Arbor, MI, seeks an Entry-Level Foreman. The Foreman is responsible for supervising work crews, ensuring safety compliance, managing project quality, budget, and employee relations. Candidates should have field experience in heavy civil construction, preferably with heavy equipment operation and relevant certifications. This is a full-time position offering a salary range of $75,000–$100,000 annually and provides training for further development.

Qualifications

• Field experience in landfill construction or heavy civil construction.
• Background in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• 30-Hour OSHA certification, MSHA certification, and First Aid/CPR training required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise work crews ensuring safety and compliance with standards.
• Review and understand plans and specifications for performance.
• Complete and send accurate project reports and manage project records.
• Inform and train employees about company policies and procedures.

Skills

Field experience in landfill construction

Heavy equipment operation

30-Hour OSHA certification

MSHA certification

First Aid/CPR training

Education

Field experience in heavy civil construction

Job description

Company

Miller Bros. Const., Inc. is a heavy-civil contractor specializing in earthmoving, utility installation, and structure development for public roadway, industrial and commercial clients.

Position

Foreman

Report to: Superintendent

Summary

The Foreman is responsible for supervising work crews. Primary responsibilities include safety, quality, budget, project records, and employee relations.

Responsibilities

Safety

• Ensure the crew complies with OSHA Standards, MSHA Standards and MBC Safety Programs. This includes knowing and applying proper safety practices for field operations, ensuring PPE is available and properly utilized, trained personnel are utilized (i.e.: competent person, traffic supervisor, etc.) and issuing safety violation notices to employees who fail to comply.
• Report Safety Incidents immediately to the Project Superintendent & Safety Manager. Complete a Safety Incident Report in conjunction with the Safety Manager within 48 hours of the incident.
• Conduct a toolbox safety talk every morning with your crew and prior to the major start of a new operation.

Quality, Schedule, Budget

• Review and understand plans, specifications and standard drawings for the work to be performed. Build the work to meet or exceed specifications.
• Ensure materials utilized are from the approved source and are available when needed.
• Review crew size (i.e.: trucks, equipment & labor) in HCSS Heavy Job and complete the work within the time & cost allocated (minimum requirement).
• Care for equipment assigned to the project. Report equipment maintenance issues to the Superintendent immediately.

Project Records

• Complete and send accurate HCSS Heavy Job Reports to the Archbold office by 10 AM the following day.
• Complete accurate extra work forms daily (as required) including signature of the owner’s representative (i.e.: inspector/engineer).
• Review actual cost vs. estimated cost as shown on HCSS Heavy Job. Review with the Superintendent and make adjustments as needed.

Employee Relations

• Inform employees of all current company policies regarding EEO, affirmative action, sexual harassment and ADA. Ensure policies are met on the project. Report employee complaints and violations immediately to Human Resources for action.
• Perform ongoing training of assigned employees in all areas of the work.

Authority

• To direct the work of employees, suppliers, and subcontractors assigned to you on the project.
• To order materials, trucks and schedule subcontractors necessary to perform the work through the Superintendent.
• To order equipment and manpower necessary to perform the work through the Superintendent and General Superintendent.
• To reprimand, terminate and replace hourly employees not performing the work. This must be reviewed with and approved by the Superintendent and General Superintendent.

Education & Experience

• Field experience in landfill construction or heavy civil construction with a focus on mass excavation, HDPE pipe installation experience is a plus.
• Background in heavy equipment operation preferred.
• 30-Hour OSHA certification, MSHA certification and First Aid/CPR training required or willingness to obtain.
• Experience with estimating, production tracking, and cost control is a plus.

Job Details

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Project Management / Construction

EEO Disclaimer

We are proud of the fact that we extend equal employment opportunities to all qualified employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, sex, sexual orientation, gender status, age, pregnancy, religion, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information or condition, military or veteran status, political belief, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

All phases of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, selection for training, promotion, demotion, discipline, rates of pay or other compensation, transfer, layoff, termination, recall, use of all facilities, and participation in all company-sponsored activities, will be administered so as to further the principle of equal employment opportunity.

Location: Ann Arbor, MI

Salary: $75,000.00–$100,000.00