Foreman - Paving

HRI, Inc.; Montoursville (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

HRI, Inc. is seeking an experienced Construction Crew Supervisor to oversee a paving crew on a Lycoming County project. This hourly, non-exempt role works with direct and indirect supervision and reports to the Project Superintendent.

You will plan work schedules, coordinate manpower and equipment, monitor safety and productivity, and maintain a strong public relations image. A minimum of 3 years in construction and PennDOT training are required, along with a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Must have basic math skills.
• PennDOT Flagger Training must be completed.
• CPR and first aid training required.
• Must obtain and maintain all mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise assigned crew members to ensure tasks are completed safely and efficiently.
• Plan work schedules, manpower levels, materials, and equipment needs.
• Monitor productivity and ensure compliance with safety requirements.
• Complete daily quantity reports and employee time records.
• Communicate plans to crew, customers, and inspectors; address problems.
• Maintain positive relations with other departments and promote safety.

Skills

Leadership

Safety regulations

Project scheduling

Cost control

Plan reading

Communication

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Office software

Job description

Job Summary

When directed by supervisor, this position will supervise craft employees assigned to a construction paving crew. This hourly, non-exempt position will work with direct and indirect supervision.

Essential Functions

• Work with the Project Superintendent to develop and maintain a complete and thorough understanding of the plans and specifications for assigned project.
• Work with the Project Superintendent to develop a plan to meet or exceed the specifications, safety requirements, and production paces.
• Supervise assigned crew members to ensure tasks are safely and productively completed in a timely manner with a high quality finished product.
• Prioritize, schedule and communicate plans and tasks to crew members, customers, and inspecting agency.
• Plan work schedule, determining manpower levels, material quantities, trucking and equipment requirements, and traffic control needs.
• Monitor work performance and productivity of crew members to ensure project rules, procedures, safety requirements, etc. are maintained.
• Complete quantity report daily with diary notes as required.
• Complete employee time reports to accurately reflect hours worked and phases on.
• Advise superintendents and/or project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc.; assist in circumventing/resolving such problems as required.
• Maintain positive relationship with other departments, as required, to support construction schedule.
• Promote positive public relations and image.
• Ensure safe working environment.
• Exercise proper care, maintenance, and operation of company equipment.
• Frequently work more than 40 hours per week and non traditional hours including night shift, Saturdays, and occasionally Sundays.
• Perform additional assignments per supervisor's direction.

Knowledge of

• Safety regulations, project scheduling, cost control, project plans, specifications, special provisions, and phases needed to complete the project.
• Equipment and tools needed for the project.
• Materials required for the project.
• Haul time to the job in order to efficiently plan trucking requirements.
• Communication hand signals.

Ability to

• Learn, follow and enforce GOH company policies and procedures.
• Plan and coordinate operations.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of crew members.
• Create construction plans to minimize traffic disruptions and maximize safety for our employees and the traveling public.
• Cross train crew members on all aspects of tasks related to particular construction discipline.
• Work with indirect supervision.
• Utilize heavy job field application as required.
• Use a computer and related office equipment.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid driver's license for the state in which you reside with acceptable driving record per company minimum standards for drivers.
• Must have basic math skills.
• Must successfully complete PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
• Must be CPR and first aid trained.
• Must obtain and maintain all mandatory training.

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience

• Minimum 3 years of construction experience preferred or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Prefer previous supervisory experience.

Required Training

• PennDOT Flagger Training
• Work Zone Traffic control PennDOT
• Personal Protective Equipment
• Plan Reading/Construction Math