Job Description
Location: North Salt Lake, Utah
Type: Full Time Minimum
Experience/Education: 3 years of construction operations or construction-related experience. Must have direct experience and knowledge of civil construction.
About the Position:
The Foreman assists the Superintendent with on-site management of the construction project and field personnel from inception to completion of each assigned project. The Foreman is responsible for the successful execution of all construction activities within his or her scope of work on the project. The Foreman reports directly to and works under the direction of the Superintendent. If no Superintendent is assigned to a project, the Foreman shall report to and work under the direction of the Project Manager and or Construction Manager.
Responsibilities
Safety
- Know, follow, and enforce all company and client safety rules and company policies and procedures while working in conjunction with the Safety Department.
- Be a leader and example in implementing the Corporate Safety Policy.
- Conduct and oversee effective daily safety meetings.
- Complete all required safety reports within 24 hours.
Construction
- Review and understand construction project documents such as plans, specifications, drawings, job layout, as-builts and quantities.
- Plan and implement work and goals for each day in advance.
- Know and implement the necessary means and methods to complete the desired production in a safe and efficient manner, while maintaining quality control and profitability of the project.
- Instruct and train others as to proper construction and safety procedures.
- Maintain and communicate a positive attitude.
- Maintain an orderly and clean job site.
- Utilize company alarm and anti-theft systems to protect company property from theft and vandalism.
- Timely and accurately maintain and complete timecards.
- Timely and accurately maintain and keep current all construction documents (change orders, add schedules, purchase orders, RFI’s, submittals, daily dairies and record keeping, etc.), making sure to timely document things in writing in order to ensure an accurate written record of the project’s progress; to ensure compliance with all contract and subcontract requirements; and, to ensure protection of the interests of the company.
- Keep supervisors continuously informed of project issues, incidents, production information and all other information and suggestions necessary to complete the project safely, efficiently, on time, and on budget.
- Take job site photographs.
- Maintain relationship with owners, engineers, architects, subcontractors, vendors, government officials, neighboring property owners, neighboring property users and COP personnel to facilitate project activities, positive relationships, and communication; to be responsive to their needs; and to promote teamwork.
Qualifications
- 3 years of construction operations or construction-related experience. Must have direct experience and knowledge of civil construction.
- Proficiency in the use of computer with Microsoft applications (Word, Excel, etc.) and ability to learn new software applications.
- Must be able to read and understand construction contracts, subcontracts and other construction documents, plans and specifications.
- Ability and experience to profitably manage all aspects of an assigned project.
- Ability to initiate and maintain business relationships, including working effectively with owners, engineers, co-workers, subcontractors and suppliers.
- Must be able to travel to areas of remote construction project location when required.
- Must be able to work the hours required to profitably complete the project.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and motor vehicle history record that meet company insurance requirements.
Physical Requirements
- Meet all conditions of COP’s drug and alcohol testing requirements as a condition of employment, including pass a pre-employment drug screen and alcohol test.
- As part of the construction industry an employee may encounter a variety of conditions, environments and temperatures depending upon the particular task being performed, including but not limited to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; extreme cold, extreme heat; risk of electrical shock and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate in the office and moderate to high in the field. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Reasonable Accommodation Statement
The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job, and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.
COP Construction, LLC, and all subsidiaries (COP), provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. COP is committed to diversity and inclusion in the work place and complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
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