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Webber - Structures Foreman - Heavy Civil

Webber, a Ferrovial company, Pensacola, FL, United States


Job Description
General Purpose of Job: The Foreman I provides management for the construction crew and their materials and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed and work is proceeding on schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Create and complete a job safety analysis every morning to address safety concerns and ensure employees work in a safe manner.

Oversee crew activities efficiently.

Supervise, manage, and direct the training, development, appraisal and work assignments of crew members.

Have a strong understanding of the project plans for specific duties.

Have a strong comprehension of blueprints and specifications.

Manage tools, materials, and supplies.

Manage equipment utilization.

Respond immediately to site production issues.

Report the crew’s hours worked and code time accurately on daily timesheets.

Carry out activities that enhance the operations of the company.

Other Duties and Responsibilities

Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to the Safety Representative and/or supervisor.

Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.

Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge and skill.

Education and Experience

5+ years of experience building highways/roads (required).

Knowledge of one or two phases of construction (Structures, Dirt, Pipe, Pavement, etc.).

Less than high school diploma.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Driver’s license.

OSHA 10/30 certification.

First Aid and CPR certification.

Language Skills

Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.

Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uncomplicated written or oral instructions.

Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Planning / Organizing

Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Working Conditions

Outdoors but in an enclosed vehicle protected from extreme weather conditions.

Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (e.g., rain, sun, snow, wind).

Physical Activity Level

Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.

Manual Dexterity

Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.

Ability to physically maneuver by foot over minor obstacles at construction projects.

Note: The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal‑opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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