Site Foreman - New Orleans area

Kort's Construction Services, Inc.; Covington (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Kort's Construction Services, Inc. seeks a Site Foreman to oversee daily and weekly field activities, ensure crews work safely, and meet project goals on time and within specs.

Responsibilities include reading plans, coordinating with the Project Manager, taking off quantities, ordering materials, and maintaining equipment and site safety. Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and understand project plans and specs.
• Effective communication with crew, management and office staff.
• Excellent problem solving and multi-tasking abilities.
• Ability to train and coach upcoming laborers.

Responsibilities

• Read and understand project plans and specifications.
• Direct a crew in a safe and efficient manner.
• Complete the Daily Project Report and email to administration and PM.
• Identify and locate underground or overhead utilities before start.
• Accurately do take-offs and order materials.
• Maintain all equipment and trucks on-site.
• Coordinate site activities with the Project Manager.
• Delegate tasks to crew on-site.
• Ensure fuel, grease, etc. are on-site for equipment and trucks.
• Verify project follows plans and specs.
• Report incidents/injuries/complaints to Equipment Manager and HR.
• Plan for next day; maintain a daily task list.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Leadership

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Job description

Position Summary

Responsible and accountable for the following project plans, schedules and ensuring that crew members under his/her direction perform daily and weekly activities to meet production goals safely and must understand and accept the importance and liability of the role.

Essential Functions

• Ability to read and understand project plans and specifications
• Ability to direct a crew in a safe and efficient manner
• Complete the Daily Project Report on a daily basis and email to Administration and PM
• Identify and locate any underground or overhead utilities before the start of construction
• Accurately do take-offs and order materials
• Maintenance of all equipment, trucks, etc. on-site
• Coordination of site activities with the Project Manager
• Delegation of tasks to crew on-site
• Ensure that fuel, grease, etc. are on-site for equipment, trucks, etc.
• Accuracy of grade and project layout
• Verify that the project follows plans and specs
• Ensure all crew members on-site are working to his/her full potential
• Safety and security of job site and crew members
• Daily and monthly inventory of tools and equipment
• Accuracy of crew's time (Heavy Jobs)
• Accuracy of material tickets and ensuring these get turned into the office
• Ensure that the project is secured at the end of each working day
• Report approvals, changes, etc. regarding the project to the PM. If any changes are made to the original plans/specs/agreement, there must be written documentation between KCS Project Manager and the Owner/Engineer/Architect/Contractor/ Subcontractor via email, letter, and/or change order detailing the new scope, quantities and pricing before any work can be done.
• Report ALL incidents/injuries/complaints, etc., major or minor, to Equipment Manager and Human Resources.
• Maintain a daily list of tasks and goals to be accomplished for the following day. Planning and being prepared is important.

Requirements

Physical Requirements:

Requires the mobility to perform vehicle operating duties. The Site Foreman has a physically strenuous and demanding job. He/she will be lifting, pulling and managing heavy equipment and objects. The Site Foreman will have to work in all weather, and must be prepared for both extreme heat and cold.

Special Position Requirements

• Effective communication with crew members, management team and office staff
• Excellent problem solving ability
• Ability to multi-task
• Ensuring crew compliance with project policies, procedures and company policies
• Assist with training upcoming laborers, pipe layers and operators
• Recognizing, addressing and resolving issues that arise on site
• Provide coaching and encouragement to crew members

Success Factors/Job Advancements

• Team Player
• Team Productivity
• Accuracy and timeliness of Projects
• Flagger Certified
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• OSHA 30
• Leadership Training
• TCS

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

On‑Site Safety Requirements

• Safety Vest – A safety vest is mandatory when performing work in traffic/pedestrian areas.
• Hardhats – Hardhat use is mandatory on ALL job sites.
• Hand Protection – Gloves are required to assure hand protection.
• Foot Protection – Safety shoes are mandatory on all job sites (steel‑toe).
• Eye Protection – Safety glasses are mandatory while working on‑site.
• Always be aware of potential dangers and hazards around you while driving vehicles or operating equipment.
• Other Motor Vehicles
• Other People
• Power Lines
• Underground Utilities, etc.

Disciplinary Action

Failure to follow procedures or company policy will result in disciplinary action, loss of position and/or termination.

Additional Notes

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job‑related instructions and to perform any other job‑related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. All duties and responsibilities are essential functions and requirements and are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. To perform this job successfully, the incumbents will possess the skills, aptitudes and abilities to perform each duty proficiently. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health or safety of themselves or others. The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills or abilities. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” relationship.