Job Description

JOB OVERVIEW

The foreman is responsible for overseeing the daily operations on a jobsite to ensure the completion of projects on budget, on time, in a safe and efficient manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, personnel, and input from the supervisor.
• Manage employee time, materials, and supplies on jobsite to meet budget objectives.
• Verify all supplies on invoices are received on the job site and notify the superintendent of any changes in materials to complete the job.
• Delegate individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
• Train, manage, and mentor employees and contractors.
• Request adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs from Superintendent and Project Manager.
• Emphasize safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment while providing training on safety gear and procedures.
• Maintain use of PPE on jobsites.
• Work with superintendent and project manager to develop schedule and quality standards.
• Work with the superintendent and project manager to ensure project is on budget.
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Regularly report the project status to the superintendent, project manager, site engineers and all other necessary parties.
• Regularly inspects work on the assigned job site to verify project is on track and quality of work is to standard.
• Make recommendations for necessary job, personnel and/or equipment modifications.
• Ensures specifications and regulations outlined in architectural and engineering plans are followed.
• Addresses any safety violations and/or policy or best practice violations.
• Ensure all equipment is well maintained, greased, cleaned, and inspected daily.
• Responsible for reporting mechanical issues to Shop & Fleet Manager.
• Be put on any jobsite with any equipment and labor and perform project duties and/or be able to figure it out.
• Good understanding of Trimble GPS technology and how to use it on a job site.
• Accurately read construction plans.
• Complete notes and pictures for each work shift.
• Snow removal in winter including shoveling snow.

Physical Demands

The Foreman is regularly required to:

• Walk, climb stairs, sit, and stand.
• Must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and stand to operate and repair heavy equipment.
• Talk and hear at normal levels.
• See with close vision, distant vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and have the ability to adjust focus.
• Reach with hands and arms.
• Use hands and fingers to operate tools, equipment and perform maintenance on equipment.
• Lift and/ or move up to 50lbs.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

• Be capable of successfully and efficiently operating any size excavator, dozer, loader, skid steer, compactor, rock truck and road grader.
• OSHA 10 HR Certification
• OSHA Competent Person Training
• Know how to successfully complete various types of excavation jobs timely including but not limited to:
• Grading a level pad within .1”
• Backfilling foundations in proper lifts
• Safely excavating trenches
• Install water lines and connect to water mains
• Install sewer lines and connect to sewer mains
• Install septic tanks and drain fields
• Build driveways and install road mix
• Final Grade
• Build retaining walls
• Thorough understanding of maintenance and basic repairs associated with heavy equipment.
• Knowledge of local and federal quality, safety, and health guidelines for construction job sites
• Superior skill operating assigned equipment safely and efficiently.
• Must be able to work in all types of weather, including extremely hot and extremely cold temperatures.
• Must have or be able to obtain a septic installer’s license.

DESIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• 3+ years of experience leading excavation jobs and/or being a foreman.
• 5+ years of experience in excavating foundations, septic systems, utilities and building roads.
• 5+ years of experience working with heavy equipment.
• Experience and/or willingness to learn about Trimble grade assist technology.
• Knowledge of proper operation of heavy equipment as well as safety standards.
• CDL-A not required but will be beneficial.

REPORTS TO: Superintendent

DIRECT REPORT: Operators and General Laborers

RESPONSIBLE FOR FOLLOWING TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT:

• Equipment on jobsites
• Work Truck
• Tools and Supplies in work truck and on jobsite

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Big Sky, Montana and surrounding areas

We are an equal opportunity employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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