Foreman in Flat Rock, North Carolina at Lawing & Son Site Contractor

Position Requirement:
This is a traveling position. Employees must be willing and able to travel to Lawing and Son project sites as assigned. Project locations and duration of assignments may vary.

Supervisory Responsibilities:
• Communicates and enforces safety procedures and site rules
• Some communication with clients, engineers, and inspectors in a respectful and positive manner

Duties/Responsibilities:
• Manages daily tasks of assigned crew
• Communicates needs and issues with the Superintendent
• Tracks and reports daily progress
• Takes inventory, reads grade stakes, calculates slope, and elevations
• Oversees the safety of employees
Adheres to L&S and OSHA Safety requirements
• Understands where to find information in plans/specs
• Oversees the use and maintenance of equipment and trucks within their crews
• Ensures that all work completed by the crews is up to L&S quality standards and the standards of the client/project
• Motivates and ensures the team is engaged and focused on achieving project goals

Required Skills/Abilities:
• Great verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Ability to read, understand, and execute blueprints, drawings, and plans
• Thorough understanding of safety requirements related to construction and building sites (ex. OSHA regulations)
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them
• Efficient in all aspects of GPS equipment
• Ability to efficiently operate heavy machinery
• Ability to listen, understand, and follow directions
• Ability to remain flexible as specific assignments change
• Ability to adapt to all team dynamics
• Maintain a positive team attitude and open communication

Trainings provided:
• OSHA 30
• Hazwhoper 40
• Trenching & Shoring Certification
• First Aid/ CPR
• Erosion Control Certification

Education and Experience:
• Associate’s degree in construction management, Construction science, Business administration, Accounting, related degrees, and/or equivalent work experience
• At least two years of experience as a civil construction foreman
• Prior job experience in heavy civil construction required
• Valid driver’s license- CDL license preferred

Physical Requirements:
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods of time, operating heavy machinery, and in all terrains
• Must have physical strength, balance, hand-eye coordination, and stamina necessary to complete jobs in various conditions
• Must be able to stand and walk at least 8 hours per day
Lift and carry up to 50 pounds, and push and pull 50-pound loads
• Must be able to work in all weather conditions