Civil Foreman- Southeast

Company: Kiewit Corporation
Location: Charleston
Posted on: September 4, 2020

Job Description:

Requisition ID:--97683--Job Level:--Mid Level--Department:--Construction Operations--Market:--Industrial--Employment Type:--Full Time--Position OverviewAs a Civil Foreman, you will play a significant part in the success for Kiewit. You will have responsiblity over laborers and craft workers as well as maintain positive working relationships with clients, architect,engineer, suppliers, subcontractors and jobsite staff.District OverviewKiewits Southeast District is one of Kiewits leading infrastructure districts specializing in heavy civil, transportation, and water resource markets. Projects you could be working on could include building bridges, airports, mass transit systems, canals, dams, pump stations or tunnels.-- Although most of our work is regionally based in the southeast region of the United States, we also pursue various projects stretching across the east coast. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about infrastructure and committed to the construction industry as opposed to design.----LocationThis position is based out of Charleston, SC or Tampa, FloridaResponsibilitiesUse effective verbal and written communication skills. Display mathematical ability to include addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and percentagesRead, understand and enforce company policies and procedures. Plan and execute the assigned work in accordance with those policies and proceduresRead, understand and produce work from blueprints and drawingsObjectively analyze the work of coworkers and subordinates and effectively communicate improvement objectives. Initiate disciplinary measures when appropriateIdentify areas of improvement and cost-savings and communicate to superintendent.Listen to direction and suggestions from employees and management regarding safe and proper work practices. Take necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize safety hazardsUnderstand and respond to all safety hazards, manage work crews safelyProduce quality work meeting company and industry standards.Must be able to perform general tasks and required skills such as lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling motions as identified for the position. --QualificationsTen years of experience in construction is preferred, with lead-man capabilities and skills in a trade or craft.--7-10 years' experience leading pipe crews in an industrial or water/wastewater related projects.Minimum 5 years of underground experience working with trench boxes, trench shields, and utilities.Minimum of 5 years' experience leading crews that dealt with 24-inch underground pipe and bigger.Must understand verbal and written instructions and safety rules, and be able to read safety signs and warnings.Must be capable of reading and producing work from blueprints and drawings.Must be adept in the activities of workers supervised.--Knowledge of operating various craft tools.Knowledge of equipment rigging is essential, as well as the use of compressors, winches, snorkels and welding equipment

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