Foreman - Heavy Civil Construction

Job Summary
Tripeak Contractors Inc. is accepting applications for the position of Foreman - Heavy Civil Construction. This position will lead and supervise a crew performing excavation, grading, trenching, and site preparation work for residential, commercial, and public works projects. The ideal candidate will have 10 years experience in the industry, 5 years experience as a foreman, be a proficient equipment operator, possess a strong work ethic, and be capable of leading crews up to 10 people.

Duties

• Supervise, lead, motivate, and manage a crew of 2-10 people performing grading, excavation, and underground utility projects.
• Build projects to applicable plans, specifications, state and local codes and standards.
• Ensure proper trenching, shoring, and excavation safety practices are followed at all times
• Comfortable working outdoors in constantly changing environment including traffic, job site layout, weather, and soil conditions.
• Timecards and daily reports – track time and quantities and complete daily job diary
• Coordinate trucks, equipment, materials, and manhours to maintain efficient workflow
• Complete pre-task plans, job hazard analysis, lessons learned debrief for specific project requirements
• Operate heavy equipment including: excavators up to 100k lbs, dozers up to 80k lbs, graders, compacting rollers, wheel loaders up to 4cy, backhoes, articulated trucks, telehandlers.
• Other duties as assigned

Project specific job duties may include but are not limited to:

• Install underground wet and dry utilities including storm, sewer, water, conduit, manholes, vaults.
• Road excavation and grading including equipment and methods utilized, number of trucks required, aggregate base materials, knowledge of wearing courses
• Structure excavation and backfill including footings, walls, and vertical foundations.
• Erosion control and final stabilization include installation and maintenance of BMPs

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years experience heavy civil construction experience with 5 years experience in foreman role
• Ability to read plans, details, and specifications
• Ability to read survey staking and layout
• Ability to perform basic math to calculate grades, slopes, cut/fill, etc.
• Ability to set up and use rotary lasers, pipe lasers, GPS grade control equipment
• Ability to delegate, make informed decisions, be self-sufficient, and work with minimal direction
• Ability to perform all duties of positions supervised (Power Equipment Operator, Laborer, Pipe Layer).
• Experience coordinating with inspectors, municipalities, and subcontractors
• Experience installing underground utilities including sanitary sewer, storm drains, water mains, conduit.
• Experience with trench safety, shoring systems, and OSHA excavation standards
• Current certification in Confined Space, Competent Person, First Aid/CPR preferred
• Topcon GPS experience preferred
• Must have valid driver's license with an clean driving record. Class A CDL preferred.

Typical work schedule is Monday-Friday with occasional Saturdays dictated by project needs. Ideal candidates will be available to work 40+ hours per week.

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching

Pay: $38.00 - $48.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Foreman: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• driver license (Required)

Work Location: In person