Laborer Foreman
Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer Foreman who will coordinate crews, prepare, handle, and supply materials for other crafts.
Responsibilities
- Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures.
- Supervise and coordinate activities of laborers and their assigned roles.
- Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders.
- Interpret company policies for workers and enforce safety regulations.
- Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, using knowledge of equipment capacities and assigned personnel.
- Study and analyze schedules and estimate worker‑hour requirements for job completion.
- Analyze and resolve work problems.
- Maintain time records.
- Make cost estimates for contracts.
- Use logical step‑by‑step procedures in work; plan work and solve problems; make decisions based on measurable information; may operate machinery.
- Provide work direction to laborer I, II, Journeyman, Apprentice, and Helpers.
- Work according to standard, detailed instructions and established, well‑defined procedures.
- Determine work method from alternatives.
- Work under broad assignments.
- Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels.
- Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum three (3) years related experience preferred.
- Must possess union‑specific training.
- Current driver’s license.
- Ability to work with tools and equipment such as power and non‑powered hand tools, vibrators, pumps, drills, and jackhammers; ability to work with machinery such as forklifts, skid loaders, and power buggies.
- Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback.
- Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements.
- Can lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 lbs. Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B, TN, OPT). Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
Benefits
- Medical and prescription drug plans that include no additional cost vision coverage.
- Dental plan.
- 401(k) retirement plan with generous Mortenson match.
- Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves.
- Employer‑paid Life, AD&D, and disability insurance.
- No‑cost mental health tool and concierge with extensive work‑life resources.
- Tuition reimbursement.
- Adoption assistance.
- Gym membership discount program.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.