Excavation Field Foreman

Description

S.C. Swiderski, LLC is a regional leader in providing quality housing with professional service. As a fully integrated company, all areas of the business work together to deliver the SCS Difference. The company designs, plans, constructs, owns, and manages its real estate portfolio and operates a full-service real estate brokerage. The company attributes its success to their ability to listen to clients, focus on continuous improvement, develop their team, and operate with integrity. S.C. Swiderski, LLC has housing locations throughout the State of Wisconsin and continues to expand by investing in its people, processes, and properties. S.C. Swiderski, LLC demonstrates innovation, quality, and pride that one can expect from a Made in Wisconsin certified company. The company embraces its Wisconsin roots and is committed to providing support to the local communities it serves.

JOB TITLE: Excavation Field Foreman

OBJECTIVE: An experienced, deadline driven field working foreman who provides support to the Excavation Manager, in addition to leading a crew in guidance and assistance to the other excavation and heavy equipment operators. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide leadership, establish, and maintain effective and productive working relationships of the excavation crew and promote positive morale.
• Direct the workloads of the excavation crew to include training, mentoring, and follow-up.
• Communicate regular excavation staff progress to the Excavation Manager.
• Adhere to a strict project schedule working with the Excavation Manager.
• Maintain and enforce clean project sites and work areas as needed.
• Operate heavy equipment in compliance with the company’s operating safety policies and procedures.
• Load and unload equipment from vehicles and trailers.
• Loading and offloading rocks, debris, and other materials from heavy equipment.
• Dig and Backfill foundations/footings and trenches.
• Assist with snow removal when required.
• Ensure company equipment, material, and the work site are maintained, kept clean, and stored in a safe manner.
• Advise the Excavation Manager of necessary equipment upgrades, repairs, and replacements.
• Have an excellent understanding of site plans, specifications, earthmoving, and grading.
• Have a full understanding of all building codes and resources to ensure all codes are met.
• Maintain and manage quality of work completed.
• Enforce and hold OSHA safety policies and meetings (e.g., weekly toolbox talks).
• Enforce jobsite cleanliness.
• Maintain schedule equipment service and maintenance logs. 
• Have an excellent understating of site plans, specifications, earthmoving and grading.
• Complete the required paperwork necessary to keep accurate records of excavation staff (mileage, hotel accommodations, inventory, approving invoices as needed, daily logs, safety log, etc.).
• Participate in Construction Department meetings.
• Provide timely and cordial interaction with supportive work groups such as Accounting, HR, etc.
• Conflict management.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

REQUIRED:

• High school graduate or GED equivalent is required
• Must have valid driver’s license with a clean driving record. CDL preferred
• Experience with operating heavy equipment i.e., excavator, front end loader, backhoe, dozer, skid steer, forklift, etc. in a safe and productive manner
• Must have 3+ years of experience in a construction leadership role
• OSHA knowledge/excavation competent person training
• Efficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Outlook)
• Possess the ability to read and understand blueprints
• Knowledge of all aspects of the construction process
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills
• Must be flexible and possess the ability to change priorities and direction based on the need of a project
• Ability to be self-sufficient and self-directed

PREFERRED:

• Advanced degree in Construction Management
• CPR/First Aid certification
• Commercial experience with sewer/water and concrete
• GPS/Trimble experience a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Physical requirements of the position include being able to tolerate working outdoors year-round in all elements/weather, lifting, transporting, adjusting heavy objects and equipment 75-100 lbs., bending, twisting, climbing, squatting, reaching; working in open trenches.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

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