Underground Pipe Foreman

Overview

The role as a Foreman is leading, mentoring, and monitoring installations of water/wastewater piping and equipment, while ensuring work is performed according to Clark Construction standards and project specifications. A Foreman is responsible for maintaining productivity, quality control, labor cost, scheduling, safety, and acquisition of materials and any other activities that impact the success of completing a project. When necessary, the Foreman should be able to perform hands-on installation.

• Alignment to Clark Standards of Excellence:
  Self-Motivated, Results Oriented, Adaptable, Team Player, Accountable, Ethical, Innovative, Resilient, Builds Relationships
• Manage jobsite crew to accomplish daily tasks
• Read and understand construction drawings to install piping and mechanical systems
• Direct the install of hangers, wall supports, and floor supports to adequately support all piping systems
• Direct crews in cutting, threading, and glueing of the pipe to specifications, using tools such as saws, pipe cutters and pipe threaders; maintain detailed knowledge of standard industry practices
• Ability to do layout, install, and assemble piping and equipment per detailed drawings and specifications, including pulling dimensions from key building features and maintaining proper elevations
• Perform piping system validation using pressure testing techniques, including pneumatic and hydrostatic testing as necessary
• Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules using knowledge of project scope and personnel
• Engages in problem solving with team members and other personnel on a construction site to ensure installation is coordinated and meets customer quality expectations
• Operate and supervise the use of equipment and machinery such as forklifts, man lifts, and power tools
• Ensure all company safety policies and procedures are followed to the highest standards
• Ensure crew members start and finish work shifts on time; maintain proper meal/break times per Employee Handbook and legally required labor laws
• Ability to write Daily Progress Reports and prepare Weekly LAH schedules
• Conduct effective performance evaluations of crew members
• Involved in planning daily activities and writing daily progress reports
• Responsible for weekly LAH (look ahead) scheduling
• Ability to train and mentor other team members

• Lift 50 lbs from the ground and pull 50 lbs of force
• Work off of ladders, scaffolding, man lifts, and the ability to work at heights

• 5+ years of experience installing process mechanical piping systems and equipment in water/wastewater
• 2+ years of foreman experience
• Working knowledge of materials and installation of these systems within the water/wastewater construction industry
• Solid understanding of construction drawings, ability to understand specifications and installation methods
• Experience operating skid steer and rough terrain forklift
• Able to work Monday-Friday, with occasional evenings and weekends as needed; must be flexible with schedule
• Ability to instruct and motivate a team

The physical demands described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role on a construction site. This role requires significant physical exertion, including navigating active construction areas with uneven terrain, stairs, ladders, scaffolding, and personnel hoists. Constant standing, walking, and performing repetitive tasks are required daily. The employee must frequently lift, carry, push, and pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing over 50 pounds with assistance.

Frequent bending, stooping, kneeling, crouching, climbing, and reaching (above and below shoulder level) are required. Visual acuity and adequate hearing are required to read instructions, operate equipment, and stay safe in a noisy environment.

The work environment is typical of Clark Construction sites and may include exposure to extreme weather, moving mechanical equipment,…