Nashville, TN - Foreman

Overview

Position Overview: A Foreman is responsible for the safe and productive layout, assembly, and installation of underground utilities and natural gas projects for the company. This position directly supervises a crew of 2-5 employees and fulfills supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies, safety standards, and applicable local, state and federal requirements.

• Supervise natural gas crew in the safe installation and assembly of all aspects of underground utilities and natural gas projects, rendering hands-on assistance.
• Prioritize and manage safety and quality expectations in the field.
• Read and interpret plans to understand the layout, sequencing, and method of pipe installation.
• Maintain all paperwork as directed including timesheets, as-builts or service cards, daily production reports, traceability documentation, and customer pay sheets.
• Train crew members in accordance with company safety policies to ensure crew maintains a safe work environment that complies with OSHA/OQ standards.
• Serve as single point of contact with customers, inspectors, subcontractors, and vendors performing work in the field.
• Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and local codes.
• Responsible for the overall quality of the finished product.
• Monitor progress of crew to ensure satisfactory job completion, keeping project progress in line with overall construction schedule and cost estimate.
• Study project specification with project superintendent to plan procedures for pipe installation.
• Operate assigned heavy equipment to excavate, install and backfill utility infrastructure projects.
• Knowledge and use of specialized instruments such as lasers, grade rods, and transit levels for verifications of proper grade of pipe and structure installation.
• Pre-survey job location and make calls to utility companies to locate utilities.
• Conduct job-site orientation. Lead, train, and mentor all employees.
• Secure work site at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and security of equipment and materials.
• Properly follow all federal, state, and company environmental policies.
• Maintain professional attitude with owners, inspectors, public and company personnel.
• Supervisor may assign other duties and responsibilities.

• Must be efficient at operating heavy equipment (excavators, loaders, etc.).
• Strong knowledge regarding the operations, safety, and maintenance of equipment being used.
• Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work.
• Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.
• Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of coworkers.
• Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Problem solving abilities.
• Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

A minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising the installation of underground natural gas utilities, or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Five (5) years of field experience as a foreman supervising the installation of underground natural gas utilities.

• Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.
• Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Ability to travel to project sites that are typically within a 4-hour radius of the home office.
• Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.

• Competitive salary packages
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefit program which includes Health, Dental, Disability and Life Insurance that starts on first day of employment.
• Employer Matching 401k program.
• Paid Time Off and an incredible work environment.
• Referral Bonuses.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Team Construction, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.