Earthwork - Foreman​/Commercial

Landwehr Construction, a fifth-generation family-owned business, has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence since 1895. As a turn-key site contractor, we provide a wide range of services including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy construction, machinery moving, renewable energy projects, sitework & utilities, and wetland specialty services.

With three locations in the Midwest, including St. Cloud and Chaska, MN, and a division in Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet and skilled team are equipped to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.

Rooted in a rich history with a vision for the future, we continue to push the construction industry forward and meet the challenges of tomorrow. We are built to last; we are Landwehr.

Union Wage Info

This is a union position, pay and benefits will be based on the collective bargaining agreement.

Job Specifications

Education:

High School Diploma or Equivalency

Experience:

5 years of construction management or field supervision experience in Heavy Civil construction industry with grading and underground utility experience preferred.

Objective:
To provide leadership and oversight of Landwehr Construction, Inc.'s (LCI) field operations while promoting a culture of success through employee development and recognition.

Job Environment:
This position requires the majority of time spent in the field. Travel may be required, at times overnight. The Construction Foreman will interact on a day-to-day basis with project managers, superintendent, dispatch, shop and field personnel.

Relationships/Management:
The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, other department managers and support personnel and will interact with external sources such as engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other governmental entities.

Major

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

* Promote a strong culture of safety for all employees.

* Understand and ensure compliance with environmental and other regulatory permitting authorities.

* Promote quality workmanship exceeding customers' expectations.

* Provide leadership to ensure productivity and efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials.

* Monitor project schedule and continuously communicate status to superintendent and project manager.

* Assess job site priorities and assign field personnel accordingly.

* Strong understanding of plans & specifications along with the ability to communicate with field personnel.

* Utilize construction-based software to track quantities, labor, equipment hours, change orders, etc.

Experience with HCSS preferred.

* Participates in the preconstruction planning process assisting the project manager in the development of work plan and cost control template (phase codes).

* Provide mentorship in the development of skills for field personnel.

* Promote positive employee relations and treat all employees with dignity and respect.

* Administer discipline in a fair manner consistent with corporate guidelines.

* Assist with hiring/terminations as called upon.

* Collaborate with EEO Officer to support employment of women and minorities in the field.

* Other tasks as deemed necessary.

Character attributes/behavioral expectations/prior experiences:

* Always place safety as the top priority.

* Thorough knowledge of construction technology.

* Must be comfortable using computer and associated software.

* Must be able to display professional manners when dealing with field personnel, customers and outside agencies at all times.

* The ability to handle multiple tasks and manage own time and field personnel time efficiently.

* Must be willing to accept and adapt to change and a fast-paced environment.

* Needs to be able to take and give directions from and to others.

* Must be vested in the success of others committed to mentor, teach, and lead.

* Must be able to be an independent thinker.

* Must be organized, effectively meet deadlines and communicate well with others.

* Valid driver's license. Class A preferred.

Join our team and experience the benefits of working with a company that values its employees!

Landwehr Construction offers a competitive salary and benefits package and is an equal opportunity employer/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.