Industrial/Civil Foreman - Hammond, LA (Project Management)

Job ID: 513313

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.

Position Summary

The Industrial/Civil Foreman supervises the crew and coordinates equipment to demo, form, prep, material order, storm water drainage , concrete foundations, various roadbeds within the road, civil construction and industrial sites safely and efficiently to their customer with a profit.

Duties and Responsibilities

45% Responsibilities and Supervision

• Know job estimates, quantities, scope, plan, and production schedules of the job.
• Daily reporting of the crew, equipment, trucking, and product quantities by job cost codes.
• Communicates with supervisor, customer, and crew members as needed.
• Maintains a safe environment for crew and the public in job confines.
• Assesses people for hire, performance, reward, and problem areas for correction or discipline.

35% Operations

• Reviews job plans, and site layouts for efficient and quality concrete paving projects.
• Evaluate and assign crew members job tasks and equipment as needed.
• Oversees function of crew and equipment to make sure job requirements are met or exceeded to specifications.
• Checking yields and communicating with customers or inspectors on progress and meeting specifications.
• Leads by example by helping craftspeople and operators with tasks as needed.
• Keeps site housekeeping and equipment clean.

15% Safety and Compliance

• Follows company policy, guidelines, and procedures.
• Reviews utility plan and conducts TAR daily or change of scope.
• Provides and makes sure proper PPE is worn by employees.
• Coordinates with the office on crew certifications.

5% Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Driver's License

Required Experience:

• Five (5) years of demonstrated progressive experience as a foreman or equivalent in heavy civil and/or industrial construction.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities :

Advanced:

• Communicate and manage people effectively
• Analyzes problems with the ability to solve.
• Interact well with others at all levels of the organization
• Planning skills

Proficient:

• Reading and mathematical skills (+, -, *, /, %, whole, fraction and decimal #s)
• Understanding survey grades and using survey equipment.
• Organizational & time management skills

Basic

• A bility to use a computer tablet for reporting in the company software

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Education :

• Associate's degree in construction or technology field OR trade school

Certifications/Licences Preferred:

• Valid Commercial Driver's License
• OSHA certified 8-10hour
• First Aid Certificate
• STS Certificate
• Rigging Certificate

Preferred Experience :

• Working in Highway Heavy Construction or Civil Concrete Paving for 7 years.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Capable of proficiently operating heavy equipment. Curb or Slipform Machine, Excavator and Breaker, Loader, Bobcat, Base Roller, and concrete ancillary equipment (saw, vibrator, and roller screed)
• Surveying experience using Trimble equipment
• Experience with mechanical repairs
• Speak Spanish

Physical and Mental Demands

The following applies to all full-time positions within Barriere Construction Company A CRH Company.

• Work more than 40 hours a week, which may include nights and weekends
• Travel as required and work at different locations.
• Ability to function under pressure, hot and cold environment, and meet deadlines
• Work in hot, cold, and wet environments
• Lead and guide your crew during difficult times when problems arise.
• Lift 50 lbs.
• Walk long distances.

What CRH Offers You

• Highly competitive base pay
• Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs
• An inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.

If you're up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

EOE/Vet/Disability

CRH is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.