Underground Foreman; Crew

Position: Underground Foreman (Travel Crew)
Job Title:

Underground Foreman Construction

Operating Unit:
Congruex Network Services

Department:
Large Programs

Reports To:

Field Operations Supervisor

Employment Status:
Full-time

Primary

Location:

Louisville, KY

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to any other employees in the same or similar role.

Company Profile:

Congruex

Congruex was formed in 2017 to take advantage of historic demand for digital connectivity. The digital networks we design and build for our clients enable everything in the modern world to operate, from healthcare and energy to transportation and social interactions.

Few companies in our industry can operate at scale and self-perform services like our multinational team. Our clients choose Congruex to deliver turn-key digital networks under a single platform. Our unified vision is to become the best end-to-end provider of network design and build services in the U.S.

We are the One Congruex Family. We are building tomorrow, together.

Why Work At Congruex

Opportunities

We offer opportunities at all levels across the nation - from students to industry veterans - in areas of engineering, construction, and professional services.

Wellbeing

We value the wellbeing of our people and offer competitive compensation, health benefits, wellness resources, 401(k) retirement planning, and employee recognition and leadership development programs. Options may vary by geographic location.

Culture

The pillars of Congruex culture are GRIT, safety, inclusion, and family.

* GRIT:
Our GRIT values are part of our company DNA and the touchstone for our multinational workforce.

* Guts - having the guts to do the right thing

* Reliability - being reliable to deliver what we promise

* Innovation - innovating every day

* Teamwork - embracing teamwork together as One Congruex

* Safety:
We are committed to 24/7 safety practices on our jobsites, within our offices, and all the places our team exists in between.

* Inclusion:
Congruex embraces our team's diversity and promotes an inclusive workplace for all.

* Family:
We are a family-oriented company committed to the long-term health and development of our people.

Job Summary:

Responsible for the overall direction, administration, completion, and financial outcome of construction projects. Manages project scope, budget and schedule to establish operational priorities and maintains satisfactory relationships with construction coordinators, sub-contractors, and vendors.

Job Responsibilities (Including, but not limited to):

* Manage 2 - 4 person crews engaged in underground construction.

* Delegate tasks to crew members and provide feedback on the following:

* Loading and unloading of job site materials and supplies to complete construction tasks.

* Ensure the safe operation of equipment (Dozer, Excavator, Backhoe, Jack Hammers, and other miscellaneous equipment and tools) to place conduit and/or cables.

* Access underground vaults and pedestals and complete trenches.

* Setting up of safety zones.

* Placing of small cable runs, hand holes, tie-ins, etc.

* 4 x 4 manhole placements.

* Hooking up trailers and binding down equipment/machinery.

* Daily equipment and vehicle upkeep and maintenance.

* Ensuring work sites have been adequately cleaned up and worksite is restored after work (refilling trenches and holes, seeding and laying straw, etc.).

* Ensuring safety compliance at work sites and while traveling to and from work sites.

* Other responsibilities, as assigned.

Required Skills &

Qualifications:

General

* A high school graduate or equivalent (GED) plus five (5) years of experience in a telecom or related construction field.

* Ability to work safely and perform within OSHA standards.

* Ability to read prints and direct crew.

* A broad working knowledge of the trades, disciplines, associated special processes, inspection and testing techniques.

* Self-starter with organizational, managerial, and leadership skills. Must be able to manage crews of up to 10 personnel, have effective organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills.

* Strong verbal and technical writing skills. Must be able to communicate with large groups of craft personnel as well as management and client teams.

* Ability to freely access all points of a construction site in wide-ranging climates and environments.

* Ability to relocate to project locations as required.

Technical

* Skilled in interpreting telecommunications construction drawings in hard copy and digital format.

* Experienced in providing redline updates to construction plans.

* Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office.

* Regular, reliable attendance.

* Work productively and meet deadlines timely within the schedule provided.

* Communicate and interact effectively and professionally with supervisors, employees, and others individually or in a team environment.

* Perform work safely and effectively. Understand and follow oral and written instructions, including warning signs, equipment use, and other policies.

* Work…