Working Foreman/Equipment Operator

ZipRecruiter; Morrisville (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company is seeking a Working Foreman to oversee site operations, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. This role requires strong leadership and organizational skills to manage teams, coordinate resources, and promote safety compliance on-site, while also being hands-on with various operational tasks.

Qualifications

• 3 years experience supervising in siteworks operations required.
• Ability to read site drawings and knowledge of equipment operation.
• Strong organizational skills and excellent communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead on-site project teams to ensure timely task completion.
• Plan and implement earthwork strategies, ensuring compliance.
• Coordinate resources effectively to optimize efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Flexibility

Problem Solving

Tools

Construction Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Job description

The MSI Trucking & Sitework team is looking for a Working Foreman. This position is responsible for leading work teams and ensuring the timely completion of projects within the approved budget. This role involves on-site operations, coordinating with team members, and maintaining compliance with safety regulations and company values.

Job responsibilities include:

• Project Leadership: Lead the project team on-site to complete daily tasks on schedule. Report any unplanned changes promptly to the MSI Trucking and Siteworks Manager
• Earthwork Planning: Plan and implement earthwork strategies, ensuring timely notification to local utility and regulatory entities to maintain compliance with local and state regulations
• Heavy Equipment Operation: Serve as a heavy equipment operator as directed, operating machinery efficiently and safely
• Deadline Management: Establish a schedule to meet deadlines on internal/external site work projects. Communicate changes or delays to the manager in a timely manner
• Site Inspections: Assist with site inspections and compile information on site conditions, reporting findings to the manager promptly
• Project Completion: Assist in managing project completion to meet customer requirements and maintain high-quality standards
• Resource Coordination: Coordinate with team members to effectively utilize all available resources, optimizing efficiency
• Equipment Maintenance: Communicate maintenance equipment issues to the manager to ensure smooth program operation
• Winter Plowing: Serve as a winter plow truck driver as directed, ensuring safe road conditions during inclement weather
• Team Management: Proactively manage team members to accomplish project goals and meet deadlines
• Safety Compliance: Take action to ensure on-site staff perform work safely and in accordance with (V)OSHA and MSI safety regulations and guidelines
• Hands-On Work: Serve as a site worker regularly, in addition to managerial duties, to ensure projects remain on time and within budget
• Vehicle Operation: Operate big rigs and other class A CDL vehicles as directed
• Additional Responsibilities: Perform any other duties as required to support the overall success of MSI Trucking & Siteworks operations

Qualifications:

• Flexibility to meet operational demands, including working nights, weekends, and holidays
• 3 years experience supervising a team in siteworks related operations
• Adherence to and modeling of MSI values
• Ability to interact courteously and professionally with co-workers and the public
• Compliance with MSI attendance policies
• Knowledge of construction tools/equipment operation
• Ability to read site drawings
• Strong leadership skills
• Exceptional organizational and follow-up skills, with the ability to multitask and bring issues to timely closure
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products

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