FOREMAN

Location:

Vasco - Columbus

Job Summary:

The Asphalt Foreman will supervise, schedule, and coordinate the work of employees in relevant construction roles including site preparation, patching, sealcoating, and small paving projects.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Guides, assigns, and supervises the work of construction staff, contractors, and suppliers; ensures work is completed on schedule.
• Provides job evaluations based on performance and goals set by immediate supervisors in a timely and constructive manner.
• Ensures crew members follow all safety standards.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Oversees the project/work site, ensuring safety standards are followed and quality work is being performed in a timely manner.
• Determines project requirements and procedures, and the required materials and workers, based on given project specifications such as blueprints.
• Performs daily walkthroughs of project/work site to confirm availability and use of proper materials and tools; recognizes and promptly addresses issues so that work can continue on schedule.
• Resolves problems and coordinates activities for the job through collaboration and communication with other management or technical staff and contractors.
• Conducts audits and quality assurance tests of work and safety matters.
• Identifies and recommends solutions for production problems, as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Thorough understanding of construction trades.
• Superior organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to analyze situations and identify ways to improve efficiency.
• Excellent interpersonal and management skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Thorough understanding of materials, methods, and tools used in projects.
• Ability to read blueprints and other reports outlining specifications.

Education and Experience:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to traverse worksite in different types of weather and bend, climb, stretch, reach, and lean to make inspections.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds at times.
• Travel is required.