Dirt Foreman

Responsible for running the day-to-day operations on a construction site. Directs a crew as a working foreman and performs skilled work and related work as required. May operate a variety of heavy construction equipment.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Responsible and accountable for the safety of the crew under his/her direction; ensure all company employees and subcontractors are adhering to company safety policies and guidelines
• Tracking and recording daily production of the dirt crew and reporting back to the superintendent.
• Inputting daily logbooks, time sheets and other job-related paperwork.
• Attend and facilitate coordination, production and safety meetings.
• Communicate with onsite subcontractors, superintendent, and project manager
• Ensure job equipment and tools are maintained in good working order and are safe for use.
• Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills.
• Manage, supervise and coordinate onsite work crew
• Supervise installation and completion of work on time and budget.
• Maintain a clean job site: ensure all tools and equipment are picked up and secure job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Operate construction equipment as required.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Superintendent, Safety Director or HR as appropriate
• Must be proactive in trouble shooting and maintain the work environment without compromise to any required regulations, quality of products or safe work practices
• Responsible for daily time and quantity tracking
• Have the ability to effectively follow through on verbal and written instructions
• Motivated to independently solve problems and seek opportunities to improve operations
• Must be able to communicate with company and inspection staff in a professional way