Construction Foreperson

Job TitleConstruction Foreperson Overview: Suit-Kote Corporation, a leading Asphalt products manufacturer, road construction and maintenance and asphalt application engineering company is seeking candidates for a Construction Foreperson. The Foreperson position requires strong leadership and communication abilities, A working knowledge of all aspects of heavy highway construction and a commitment to promote and enforce Suit-Kote policies, procedures, and safety standards, while meeting construction deadlines. Safety Expectations: All Suit-Kote employees are required to comply with all safety rules and to observe safe work practices and operating procedures at all times. Whenever on Suit-Kote property or job sites, or operating Suit- Kote equipment, employees are expected to conduct themselves in a manner that promotes the safety of the employee, co-workers and others. Responsibilities/Job Duties:• Participate in planning work in an efficient and effective order, maximizing progress in a safe and timely manner. • Delegate tasks and accountabilities, instruct, supervise, lead and direct crew members. • Engage in effective communication with the project team and report any issues which could affect project plans. • Review and adhere to construction schedules, ensuring milestones and completion dates are met. • Support sub-contractors, ensuring that work is completed safely and on time. • Monitor and manage employee attendance, ensuring the timely arrival and participation of all crew members, and notifying employees of rain days, prior to the start of the work. • Liaise between the company and employees on a variety of matters. • Comply with relevant legislation regarding employee management, terminations and resignations. • Handle and thoroughly investigate all employee concerns and exercise conflict and dispute resolutions. • Verify that materials delivered to and incorporated into projects meet the applicable standards. • Ensure that operations are completed in accordance with standard specifications. • Read and interpret project plans and specifications. • Complete, maintain and submit time keeping records, employee investigations, haul cards, sign logs, and other necessary paperwork in a timely manner. • Conduct hazard assessments, tool box meetings, and employee training, to ensure a safe and effective work site. • Operate heavy equipment and other construction duties as necessary. Required Skills/Abilities:• Reliable transportation to and from work • Strong work ethic • Physical Organization and time management • Knowledge of paving construction methods, road construction materials, heavy equipment operation and industry requirements. • Flexibility in hours - overtime, night work, and weekend hours may be necessary • Must complete ATTSA flagger training class and obtain certification. • Working knowledge of general hand tools and power tools • CDL License a plus • Passing a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required and a background check will be conducted • Consent to a DMV license evaluation • Must have or be willing to obtain an OSHA 10 Hour Safety Certificate Physical Requirements:• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds • Observe and comply with necessary PPE requirements • Must be able to work in a noisy area with many odors present • Bending, stretching, stooping, kneeling, crawling and squatting Other Preferred Qualities:• Ability to read and understand SDS • Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office) • High school diploma or GED - a two-year technical degree is preferred • Basic math skills Position is considered full time, but seasonal in nature, with anticipated lay-off in the November through March time-frame. Site specific locations may have varying seasonal requirements that can extend or contract these timeframes. Additional Duties:This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed. You will be expected to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as requested by your supervisor. Salary: $16.00 - $60.13 per hour Benefits:Suit-Kote offers competitive wages, paid time off, and a growth oriented work environment. We extend employer-paid medical and dental benefits, as well as employer-paid life insurance to all full-time employees. Personnel are eligible for participation in our 401k plan as well as supplemental benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled