Job ID: 19448
CompensationPay range: $38-45/hour depending on experience
Position SummaryReporting to the Superintendent or Project Manager, the Foreman is responsible for managing and directing a crew of workers to deliver a successful project by meeting or exceeding corporate and project goals for safety, quality, profitability and schedule, resulting in extreme customer satisfaction.
Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties- Pre-plans work activities with Superintendent to develop best means and methods, including safety action plans
- Reviews all contracts, project documentation, and plans to ensure that the work in the field is built to the most recent specifications.
- Plans the day-to-day operations on assigned projects and ensures that proper resources are in place for the timely completion of work, including labor, tools, equipment, and material.
- Takes responsibility for crew performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and following company policies and procedures. Initiates follow-up action as necessary including training, orientation, discipline, etc.
- Conducts daily briefing with the crew to review production goals, performance feedback, safety and schedule, and hazards, and to solicit feedback from the workers
- Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by modeling, providing education, and enforcing safe work practices and company policies and procedures.
- Ensures that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel.
- Communicates with customers and ensures a high level of customer satisfaction.
- Communicates with contractors or subcontractors to coordinate work, goals, etc.
- Trains and motivates workers.
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as production reports, timesheets, equipment logs, inspection reports, change orders, and updating project files.
- Performs other related administrative or project-based duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications- High School Diploma/GED required
- Must be 18 years or older
- A minimum of 2 years Track/ railroad foreman experience
- Knowledge of all aspects of track construction and maintenance
- Ability to read and understand project specific documents including schedules, standard railway plans and specifications
- Ability to keep records and to prepare work and time reports.
- Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions
- Ability to supervise the work of others and clearly communicate instructions to crew.
- Thorough knowledge of the occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed.
- Strong client relation skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
- Capable of performing job duties in a safe and professional manner
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions- Works outdoors at construction sites.
- Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, lifts, bends, and moves objects up to 50 pounds
- Exposed to all weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather.
- Exposed to loud noise
- May be exposed to live track/trains and high voltage
- Ability to pass drug screening and background check
This job description is not intended to represent a complete, comprehensive list of all duties and responsibilities that may be required in this position. There may be unplanned activities and other duties as assigned.
