Civil Foreman

Location: Louisa

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 specific 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.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF A WATER FOREMAN:

* 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. It is expected that all Foreman's have detailed knowledge of standard industry practices.

* Ability to do layout, install, and assemble piping and equipment per detailed drawings and specifications. This could involve pulling dimensions off key building features (walls, columns, etc.…) and maintaining proper elevations.

* Perform piping system validation using pressure testing techniques, including pneumatic and hydrostatic testing procedures as necessary.

* Establishes and adjusts work sequences to meet construction schedules utilizing knowledge of projects scope and assigned personnel.

* Engages in problem solving with team members and other personnel on a construction site to ensure installation is coordinated and in line with customer quality expectations.

* Operates and supervises the operating of equipment and machinery such as forklifts, man lifts, and power tools.

* Ensure all company safety policies and procedures are held to the highest standards.

* Ensure crew members start and finish work shift on time;
Maintain proper meal/break times as per Employee Handbook and as legally required per labor laws and regulations.

* Ability to write Daily Progress Reports and do Weekly LAH Schedules

* Conduct effective performance evaluations of crew members.

* Will be involved in planning daily activities and writing daily progress reports.

* Will be responsible to do weekly LAH (look ahead) scheduling.

* The ability to train and mentor other.

PHYSICAL DEMAND AND WORK ENVIRONMENT OF THE WATER FOREMAN:

* Lift 50lbs from the ground and pull 50lbs of force.

* Work off of ladders, scaffolding, man lifts, and the ability to work at heights.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

* 5+ years of experience installing process mechanical piping systems and equipment in water/ wastewater.

* 2+ years of foreman experience

* Have a working knowledge of the materials and the installation of these systems within the water/ wastewater construction industry.

* Solid understanding of the 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 able to be flexible with work schedule.

* The ability to instruct and motivate a team.

Working in this career involves (physical activities):

* Bending, stretching, twisting, or reaching

* Seeing clearly up close

* Identifying and understanding the speech of another person

* Lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying objects

* Using abdominal and lower back muscles repeatedly or over time without tiring

The work environment and requirements described below are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.

The Physical Demands of the Job:
This is a physically demanding role on an active construction site. You must be able to work safely around heavy equipment and construction traffic. You must be able to frequently lift, carry, and move materials weighing up to 50 pounds alone, and…