Foreman - Site Work-Portland ME

rhwhite; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

R.H. White is seeking a Working Foreman to coordinate activities of a crew engaged in installing water, sewer and drainage, building pad excavations, and general site grading in Maine. You will read and interpret drawings and lead the crew to execute work safely and accurately on plan.

As part of our 100-year tradition, you’ll participate in leadership training, mentoring, and a culture that values well-being and community. This on-site role offers growth through our Foreman Development Programs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 5 years' experience in site work including excavation, underground utilities, roadway/pavement construction, and site development.
• Ability to lead and motivate work crews; work within precise standards and lift up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of a crew installing underground utilities per plans and specifications.
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity; support training and development of crew members.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Procore

GPS technologies

Job description

Position Summary:

Coordinates activities of a work crew engaged in installing underground utilities, specifically water, sewer and drainage, building pad excavations, and general site grading. Understands construction and schematic drawings well enough to install work according to plans and specifications. Has experience with trench shoring and deep excavations

Hiring Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience in site work, including excavation and earthwork, underground utilities (water, sewer, drainage systems), roadway and pavement construction, and site development.
• Working foreman should be able to work within precise limits of standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria and be able to work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds, have good vision either naturally or with correction) and stand, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to lead and motivate work crews.
• MS Office, Procore, GPS Technologies (Trimble, Topcon).
• OSHA‑10 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state regulations.

At R.H. White, our day-to-day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well-being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th-anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization - Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation - with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It's been an amazing 100 years - just ask our people!

So, if you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business - that holds Employee Safety as a core value -

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.