Foreman - Utilities

HRI, Inc.; State College (Centre County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

HRI, Inc. is seeking a Construction Supervisor to oversee utilities discipline crews under direct supervision on our projects in Centre County, PA. This hourly, non-exempt position requires coordinating with the Project Superintendent to maintain plans, safety, and schedule adherence.

The role emphasizes supervision, plan development, worker productivity, and effective communication with customers and inspectors, with extended hours including nights, weekends, and overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• Must have valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
• Basic math skills required.
• PennDOT Flagger Training Course.
• CPR and first aid trained.
• Must obtain and maintain all mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise craft employees in the Utilities discipline to ensure safe, productive work and high-quality results.
• Collaborate with the Project Superintendent to understand plans, specs, safety requirements and production pace.
• Plan work schedules, manpower, materials, trucking, equipment needs, and traffic control.
• Monitor crew performance, ensure adherence to safety rules and project procedures.
• Communicate plans and progress to crew, customers, and inspecting agencies; issue diary notes and time reports.

Skills

Leadership

Supervision

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary:

When directed by supervisor, this position will supervise craft employees assigned to the particular construction discipline work area of Utilities. 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
• Basic Leadership Training
• Overhead Lines
• Laser
• Respiratory Protection/Awareness Training
• Excavating & Confined Space
• Medical Services/First Aid
• OSHA 10 Hour
• OSHA 30 Hour (preferred)
• Drug Free Workplace
• Basic Management
• CPR/First Aid
• MSHA Preferred
• PPE

Physical Requirements:

• Constant (67% %100)Ability to walk and work on uneven terrain.
• Constant (67% %100) Ability to work in a field environment with exposure to dust, inclement weather conditions, extreme heat and cold.
• Constant (67% %100)Ability to work in adverse weather conditions.
• Constant (67% %100) Ability to wear required personal protective equipment.
• Occasionally (0% 33%)Ability to lift up to 50 lbs

This is a safety-sensitive position.