Construction Foreman - Sign-on Bonus

Reports To: VP Construction
Compensation: $30.00 - $49.00 Hourly
Sign-On Bonus: $5,000

Company Profile:
Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.
With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.
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Job Summary:
As the Construction Foreman you will ultimately be responsible for leading excavation and underground utility construction crews, coordinating daily field operations, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and within scope. You will manage employees, subcontractors, equipment, and materials while maintaining compliance with customer requirements and company safety standards. As the Construction Foreman, your customers are broadband operators, utility providers, project managers, and general contractors, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company’s success through leadership, safety, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):
• Coordinate daily construction tasks according to project priorities, plans, and schedules
• Lead excavation crews and subcontractors to complete underground utility projects safely, on time, and within budget
• Train, manage, and mentor employees while enforcing safe use of tools, equipment, and procedures
• Schedule materials, subcontractors, rental equipment, and oversee jobsite resources to meet project demands
• Communicate field updates, project status, injuries, and jobsite issues with project managers, general contractors, and leadership
• Operate heavy equipment, inspect equipment daily, and coordinate maintenance or repairs as needed
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs

Required Qualifications:

Education, Licensing, and Certifications
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Valid Driver’s License required
• OSHA 10 certification required

Experience
• Minimum 5 years of underground utility construction experience
• Experience supervising crews, subcontractors, and excavation projects

Skills and Abilities
• Ability to read and understand blueprints, specifications, and construction drawings
• Strong knowledge of OSHA guidelines, equipment, and construction procedures
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills with inspectors, clients, and leadership
• Ability to document work progress, change orders, and daily reports
• Ability to meet deadlines, resolve field issues, and manage multiple priorities

Preferred Qualifications:
• CDL license preferred
• OSHA 30 and trench/excavation competent person training preferred
• Minimum 5 years of heavy equipment operating experience
• Basic computer skills preferred

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to lift and carry materials weighing 40 to 90 lbs.
• Stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and ascend/descend ladders for extended periods
• Work performed outdoors in all weather conditions and flexible schedules including nights, weekends, holidays, and on-call as needed
• Must maintain visual and audible contact with crew members, vehicles, and equipment for safe coordination
• Must be able to safely operate company vehicles and work around heavy equipment and machinery
• Must be able to work while wearing required PPE including safety boots, glasses, hard hats, and other safety gear

Congruex Culture & Benefits:
Congruex’s culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

We are committed to building a workplace where employees feel supported and recognized. We invest in employees through a comprehensive approach, including the benefits below with eligibility on Day 1 of employment:
• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information:
We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.