Kokosing
Construction
Foreman(Utility)
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“Foreman (Utility) at Kokosing. Skills: Utility construction, Roadway construction, Crew supervision. Supervise and coordinate worker activities. Review documents and plans”
What You'll Achieve.
Meet production schedules; Achieve work goals
Industry & Context.
Analyze work problems; Resolve work problems; Assist workers in solving problems
Work on uneven ground, Lift up to 50 pounds, Work in shafts, Work in tunnels, Exposed to fumes, Exposed to airborne particles, Exposed to vibration, Moderate noise level, Loud noise level
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Five years related experience, Experience with water/storm/sewer pipe installation, Experience with grading for roadways, Ability to read and interpret documents, Ability to write routine reports, Ability to speak effectively before groups, Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide, Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent, Ability to apply common sense understanding, Ability to deal with problems, Regularly required to walk, Use hands to finger, handle, or reach, Climb or stoop, kneel, crouch, Talk or hear, Frequently work or walk on uneven ground, Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, Specific vision abilities required, Exposed to outside weather conditions, Exposed to high, precarious places, Work in shafts and tunnels, Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, Occasionally exposed to vibration
What You'll Do.
Supervise and coordinate worker activities
Review documents and plans
Direct and train crew
Plan material availability
Plan sequence of activities
Assign workers to tasks
Inspect subcontractor work
Supervise utility installations
Supervise grading for roadwork
Study production schedules
Estimate worker hour requirements
Know crew members by name
Maintain contact list
Conduct daily Huddle with crew
Explain work to be accomplished
Train inexperienced crew members
Interpret company policies
Enforce company disciplinary procedures
Evaluate ongoing safety issues
Enforce safety regulations
Enforce use of Personal Protective Equipment
Establish work procedures
Adjust work procedures
Meet production schedules
Recommend measures to improve production
Recommend measures to improve equipment performance
Recommend measures to improve quality
Suggest changes to increase efficiency
Analyze work problems
Resolve work problems
Assist workers in solving problems
Initiate plans to motivate workers
Suggest plans to motivate workers
Maintain time records
Maintain production records
Turn in time sheets on time
Keep job team informed of progress
Keep job team informed of problems
Requisition materials
Supervise machine use
Supervise equipment use
Maintain detailed daily job diary
Hold weekly safety meeting
File safety meeting report
Perform activities of supervised workers
Minimize punch finishes work activities
Appraise crew performance
Reward crew performance
Discipline crew members
Address crew complaints
Resolve crew problems
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Coordinate with Superintendent; Coordinate with Project Engineer
Communication Scope
Speak effectively before groups
Process & Methodology
Schedule planning
Full Job Description
Kokosing (www.kokosing.biz) is one of America's 50 largest General Contractors and services a broad spectrum of clients in both the private and public business sectors. Kokosing's services include heavy civil/industrial construction such as highways, bridges, underground utilities, water/wastewater facilities, and marine construction. For over 75 years, Kokosing has successfully attracted the most qualified technical personnel in the construction industry by offering visible challenges, superior quality, and attractive rewards. With over $2.8 billion in annual sales and a commitment to its workforce, Kokosing is the winning team. _**Job Description:**_ We are seeking **Utility Foremen** for our projects in the **Northern VA/DC/MD** area. **SUMMARY** Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in the construction, installation, and repair of roadways and utilities (earthwork/grading). **ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES** include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 1\. Reviews documents and plans, making sure all questions are answered, before proceeding with any activities. 2\. Examines blueprints, plans and profiles to determine dimensions of structure. 3\. Directs and trains crew in performing work as shown on contract drawings and specifications within the production budget of job estimate. 4\. Acts as OSHA defined "competent person" on job. 5\. Selects materials to ensure conformance with provisions of Project. 6\. Plans ahead to ensure that appropriate materials are on hand when needed. 7\. With Superintendent and Project Engineer, plans sequence of activities on the Project in two-week schedule planning. 8\. Assigns workers to such tasks as operating machinery and equipment, installing trench boxes, installing pipes, etc. 9\. Inspects work performed by subcontractors, to ensure conformance with specifications. 10\. Supervises workers engaged in utility installations and grading for roadwork. 11\. Studies production schedules and estim
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