Commercial Grading Foreman

Application InstructionsFehn Companies is a family owned and operated, gravel and excavation company established over 50 years ago. Fehn's office is located in Albertville, Minnesota and they service the Twin Cities Metro area. Fehn Companies is dedicated to a culture of safety and operates under the company's core values while completing projects for clients in the community.Position DescriptionA Foreman is responsible for overseeing, performing, and coordinating the execution of earthwork activities on construction sites, such as trucking, excavation, demolition, grading, and other site preparation tasks. They manage the crew, equipment, and materials, ensuring the project is completed in a safe and efficient manner, on schedule, within budget, and meets all quality standards.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThis list of duties and responsibilities is not all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties and responsibilities, as management may deem necessary from time to time.Supervision & Crew ManagementAssigning daily tasks to operators, laborers, and other crew membersMonitoring performance to ensure work meets quality, safety and productivity standardsCoaching or correcting crew members as neededConducting safety briefings and toolbox talksProject CoordinationReviewing project plans, blueprints, or job specs to plan workCoordinating and operating the use of heavy machinery (excavators, loaders, dozers, etc.)Communicating with project managers, engineers, and subcontractorsAdjusting schedules or tasks due to weather, delays, or equipment issuesEquipment OversightEnsuring proper operation and maintenance of heavy equipmentScheduling regular inspections and reporting issues to mechanics or fleet managersMaking sure only trained and authorized personnel operate equipmentVerifying that machinery is used efficiently and safely on the job siteMaterial & Resource ManagementTracking inventory of materials (gravel, concrete, rebar, etc.)Coordinating deliveries and storage of construction materialsMinimizing waste and managing resources efficientlyDocumentation & ReportingCompleting daily field reports, timesheets, and equipment logsDocumenting work progress, delays, incidents, and inspectionsCommunicating updates to project managers or clientsCompensation begins at $44.67 per hour and increases according to the individual's experience level.Position RequirementsQualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individuals must have experience with heavy equipment operating safely and efficiently. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Ability to work in a team-centered atmosphere and engage in the work that is being performed.Ability to understand what the finished project will look like and meet or exceed expectations of the customerCommunicate clearly and accurately with Team Members, Superintendent, as well as with the customerSchedule personnel and equipment needs with SuperintendentBe able to foresee potential problems and adapt as they ariseAbility to read a set of plans and use the information to perform the workAbility to do simple math and an understanding of grades and grade-staking on the siteAbility to schedule and coordinate trucking for site projectsAbility to recognize different sights, sounds and smells that may signal an issue with equipmentWillingness to attend training and ongoing education programsSafetyThis is a safety sensitive positionFollow and enforce OSHA standards and Fehn Companies AWAIR programCommunicate with General Contractor's on safety issuesReport on safety issues to Field Safety ManagerEducation and/or ExperienceMinimum 2 years' experience as Lead or minimum 3-5 years' experience as earthwork foremanMinium 2 years' equipment operation skills and efficienciesKnowledge of Microsoft, iPhones and iPadsAbility to schedule work with Superintendent and Job SupervisorsLanguage SkillsAn individual must be able to effectively resolve problems by often discussing matters with Team Members, Management and other personnel on site.Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions in written or oral form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.Physical DemandsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. An individual must be able to meet the physical demands of the job including climbing steps or ladders, bending, stooping, twisting, turning and sitting for long periods of time. In addition, individuals must be able to reach above shoulders and lift a minimum of 70 pounds.Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally be exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather conditions, loud noises, and significant vibration.Equal Opportunity Employer