Civil Foreman

Job Description

The CSP Civil Foreman leads a three to twelve-person team, responsible for the installation of civil structures and activities while ensuring the safety of others and the quality assurance of the product. This is a hands-on position; the Civil Foreman will be expected to be hands on in the field.
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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Organization, flexibility, outstanding customer focus and strong communication are critical in performing duties which include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in daily safety meetings with subcontractors and clients.
• Participate in the daily toolbox talks and/or the Construction Manager's morning meeting.
• Follow detailed Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and practices.
• Adhere to all Company and industry standards and regulations.
• Ensure good housekeeping throughout site.
• Complete Safety Observation Cards (minimum of 1 per day).
• Verify all material deliveries, to include counts and signing Material Transfer Forms (MTFs).
• Follow proper safety procedures when using heavy equipment and support equipment.
• Develop and maintain a positive company image, both internally with fellow employees and with customers.
• Responsible for the upkeep of all company-issued tools and equipment.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Oversight of field level operators and laborers.
• Strong leadership skills and be able to lead a team.
• Maintain and submit complete and accurate files, logs, pictures, and reports as determined by the superintendent and/or Director.
• Work with the superintendent to provide a 1 week look ahead to ensure proper planning is occurring.
• Monitor Safety, Quality, and Efficiency of scheduled work for the day.
• Ensure crews have resources and all necessary materials to complete each task.
• Coordinate proper permits for daily/weekly work; Hot work permits, dig permits, etc.
• Mentor junior crew members.
• Provide material request to Civil Superintendent.
• Ensure works meets all environmental minimum standards, specifications, and is installed per plan set.

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of Civil Construction experience preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of Civil Supervision experience preferred.
• Solar Experience highly preferred.
• Journeyman Operator (License or verified experience)
• OSHA 30 certification
• Must be able to read construction drawings, diagrams, and develop a working plan for implementation of design.
• Demonstrated knowledge of installing basins, mass grading and excavation, stabilizing acreages, and maintaining a proper site flow of personnel and equipment.
• Experience completing JSAs (Job Safety Analysis), and work permits in the field.
• Basic math skills and reading comprehension.
• Work requires the ability to read and understand written instructions to understand simple processes.
• Basic computer skills, able to use Microsoft Office products and company email.
• Valid driver's license.
• Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Demonstrates competence necessary to perform the work.

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

• Work is performed both in an office and field environment.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, twist and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Will be required to perform physical labor.
• Requires travel/overnight stays.

Perks and Benefits

We offer medical/dental/vision insurance plans, PTO, and 401K with a company matching portion.