Foreman (San Diego)

At Griffith Company, we recognize that people are our most valuable resource. We nurture that resource by fostering a work environment that encourages communication, respect and recognition. In this environment, Griffith Company employees flourish, taking their careers to new levels. In addition to offering a 120+ year history of quality, safety and excellence, Griffith Company has a dynamic, exciting and supportive culture where opportunity for growth abounds.We are currently looking for an experienced heavy civil foreman to join our San Diego Area. The person in this position will coordinate and supervise activities of field workers and construction needs for all phases of a project.Essential FunctionsPre-plan and schedule assigned work based on project schedule that has been set up by Project Superintendent or Project ManagerCoordinate and supervise activities of field workers and construction needs for all phasesOrganize and schedule necessary equipment through dispatchInitiate, maintain and complete timesheets and other related paperwork on a daily basis and in a legible mannerAssign workers to their respective duties and making sure that they have the appropriate training and tools to execute their jobs accuratelyMake sure that regulatory needs and safety measures are maintainedAssess the most efficient way to complete a project without sacrificing quality of the work being doneSpecific Job Knowledge, Skill And AbilityThe individual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities and be able to explain and demonstrate that he or she can perform the essential functions of the job.A thorough understanding of construction procedures, methods, practices, equipment, tools, materials, and utilitiesStrong background in all facets of AC paving, including the placement, rolling and compaction, and quality management of materials. Highly motivated to train and develop the crewExcellent time management, problem-solving, leadership and motivational skillsThe ability to pre-plan, schedule and organize work and the work of othersAn understanding of safety regulations and the ability to enforce those regulations to protect the employees and the companyAbility to manage multiple ongoing projects at different worksitesAbility to work in high pressure situations at a construction siteAble to effectively work with Agency and Owner representativesExcellent verbal and written communication is requiredWillingness to travel across San Diego County and surrounding areasMust have a valid driver’s license as driving on behalf of the company is requiredExperienceSeveral years of experience running heavy civil jobsPhysical DemandsFrequent driving – up to 5 hours per dayOccasional sitting for up to 3 hours at a timeContact walking, standing and bendingOccasional squatting and kneelingFrequent twisting at the neck and waistOccasional grasping with both handsOccasional pushing and pulling with both hands of object weighing up to 100 poundsOccasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 100 poundsConstantly working around heavy equipment and machineryConstantly walking on uneven groundConstant exposure to excessive noiseFrequent exposure to extremes in temperature, humidity and wetness (depending on time of year). Primarily working outdoorsOccasional exposure to bio-hazards, including sewage. Salary RangeThe salary range for this position starts at the Foreman wage scale for the following unions: Operators, Laborers and Carpenters.Visit us at: www.griffithcompany.net.Griffith Company is an equal opportunity employer and an employee-owned company.Important Notice to Staffing Agencies/Recruiting Firms (please read completely)Griffith Company will not accept unsolicited resumes from any sources other than directly from a candidate, Griffith Company employee or any of our industry and academic partners. Any unsolicited resumes sent to any of the following will be considered Griffith Company property: Griffith Company mailing address, fax machine or email address; Griffith Company employees; or to Griffith Company's applicant/candidate database. Griffith Company will NOT pay a recruiting/placement fee for any candidate hire resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume.We will only accept resumes from staffing agencies/recruiting firms who meet the following criteria: Have a valid fully-executed written contract with Griffith Company for service (signed only by our CEO, President, Executive Vice President or Human Resources Director). No other Griffith Company employee is authorized to bind Griffith Company to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies Responding to a written request from a member of our Human Resources team to work on filling a specific job opening - we will not accept any unrelated resumesIn the cases of staffing agencies/recruiting firms that meet the above criteria: we will not consider a presentation of a candidate to us as accepted unless a member of our Human Resources team expresses in writing to your firm/agency an interest in engaging with a candidate that is being presented. The act of a firm/agency simply sharing a candidate resume or profile with a hiring manager or any other Griffith Company employee by email, text or any other communication method will not suffice as Griffith Company's acceptance of a candidate.