Grade & Pipe Foreperson

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Grading and Pipe Foreperson. The ideal candidate will be an experienced construction professional looking for a challenging opportunity with an industry leader. In this role, you will supervise and coordinate construction activities for pipe installation and heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to coordinate multiple elements to ensure the completion of high-quality projects.

Eugene OR is home base. Travel to Roseburg and Salem as needed.

Days/nights/weekends. Varies based on business demands.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Must be a current member or able to join Laborers#737 or Operators#701.
• 3+ years experience in heavy civil construction, specifically grading, excavation, underground utilities, site work, and/or projects with related scopes.
• Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader who is skilled in managing all aspects of construction projects at a time, including personnel, scheduling, and equipment.
• Passionate about providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, as well as promoting a safe working environment for all employees.
• Possess a valid Driver’s license.
• Excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work well with a wide range of personality types both internally and with subcontractors.
• Demonstrated proficiency with reading blueprints, site specifications, and executing project plans.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.
• Demonstrates the ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights as needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.
• Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.
• Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

• Manage personnel in a safe and effective manner by providing onsite direction and guidance for employees during the workday.
• Plan, troubleshoot and possess analytical skills to schedule daily work assignments, assign priorities, requisition materials and equipment to complete projects in a timely manner.
• Prepare and maintain required written records, logs, progress reports, time and weight tickets, attendance records and safety and inspection documents as required.
• Interpret blueprints, charts, maps and other construction drawings and plans.
• Review reports on cost, quantity, and utilization to ensure labor and equipment are being used efficiently.
• Collaboration with subcontractors to schedule work and coordinate with the plant and dispatcher to manage materials, trucking, and labor requirements.
• Consult with other project supervisors and engineers, attend meetings, perform on-site inspections, and conduct weekly safety meetings.
• Promptly communicate with supervisors on any flaws in material.