Foreman - Utility

Founded in 1963 by Don Fessler & George Bowman, Fessler & Bowman, Inc. has grown from a residential flatwork & basement wall contractor to a top 100 Commercial Concrete Contractor recognized across the nation. Our fundamental belief in making sure that our customer's satisfaction is our main goal has been the core value that has allowed Fessler & Bowman, Inc. to prosper for over five decades.

Our Culture & Philosophy:

Fessler & Bowman is a fast-paced and culture-focused industry leader in specialty concrete and civil earthwork. When we talk about culture at F&B, it is not just a plaque hanging in our lobby. Our values are our driving force and have allowed us to build a phenomenal team delivering best-in-class products to our customers.

• Open & Constructive

• Take Pride in Our Product

• Relentless Commitment

• Care About Our Customers

• Team Success

Summary:

Foremen at F&B are reliable leaders capable of commanding a crew to ensure the completion of work. The foreman will be responsible for keeping trade workers on target with job site deadlines while making sure all safety guidelines are followed. Working closely with the Superintendent, the foreman will aid in keeping customers satisfied and continuing the positive reputation of Fessler & Bowman.

Five Key Roles of the Foreman:

• Ensure that all safety protocols are followed on the job site & report any incidents.

• Supervise and assign all tasks to the crew members and record daily timesheets

• Assess the skill set of all crew members and provide on-the-job training and coaching as required.

• Manage and resolve any employee issues on site and report any discipline to Human resources.

• Working alongside the team to deliver a high-quality product that exceeds our customer's expectations.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Organize and direct personnel to execute project requirements.

• Interpret plans, shop drawings, and specifications to perform work correctly.

• Order materials per plans and specifications as assigned by the supervisor.

• Schedule equipment and tools as assigned and coordinated.

• Ensure craftsmen maintain a clean and safe job site.

• Ensure OSHA, safety, and environmental regulation compliance.

• Identify potential design, construction, or scheduling problems and advise the superintendent.

• Clarify discrepancies and questions concerning plans and drawings.

• Shoot grades with laser level and understand elevations.

• Oversee construction projects from beginning to end and coordinate workers without supervision.

• Ability to identify and correct unsafe acts.

Education, Experience & Qualifications:

• 5+ years of Civil Foreman experience

• Valid Driver's License with clean driving record preferred

• OSHA 30 certification

• Experience leading crews of 6+ people while completing the following tasks:

• Deep excavation at Utility Construction Site

• Water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe

• Dewatering, bypass pumping, wet utilities, heavy equipment, line alignment, leak testing, and knowledge of local specifications, materials, and methods

• Progressive utility construction

• Pipe Laying

• Pipe laser

• Proven experience supervising self-performed Subsurface Construction, ability to multi-task and resolve constructability and equipment issues.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to job coach

• Safety attitude

Travel:

Travel may be required for this position as the employee must be willing to travel to surrounding job sites. F&B will compensate a per diem for travel and overnight stay if applicable.

Work Environment:

As a Foreman, you will be subject to various work environments. Environments include but are not limited to the following: high/low temperatures, areas close to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, and indoor/outdoor settings.

Benefits:

Fessler & Bowman is proud to provide non-union Team Members with the following benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401k with company contributions

Fessler & Bowman Team Members that are part of a union will receive benefits from the appropriate union.

Recruitment Process:

The recruitment process will include a phone screen, an in-person meeting, and a pre-employment background check and drug test.

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer