Foreman Heavy Equipment

Zachry Group

Terrell, NC

On-site

Who this role is best for

Geared toward experienced construction supervisors comfortable with managing diverse crews and reading technical blueprints.

Best fit for

Experienced construction supervisors with a track record in managing mixed-skilled crews
— “This position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of journeyman, helpers, and laborers.”
Candidates who can interpret technical drawings and manage project timelines and budgets
— “Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required.”
Individuals with prior experience in civil construction and a willingness to perform physical labor
— “Must be able to meet all physical requirements.”

Things to consider

Physical demands are high, including lifting up to 50lbs and working in all weather conditions
— “Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.”
Reliable transportation is a must, which may be a constraint for some candidates
— “Must have reliable transportation.”

How to stand out

Highlight your experience managing diverse crews and executing complex projects based on blueprints
— “Manage multiple crews regarding scheduling, processes and sequences, time, and cost.”
Demonstrate your ability to identify and mitigate safety risks in your resume and interviews
— “Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.”
Showcase your technical skills in reading IFC drawings and interpreting specifications
— “Ability to read and understand IFC drawings.”
Emphasize your hands-on experience with heavy equipment and your ability to perform basic maintenance
— “Equipment Knowledge - Basic maintenance (inspections) and Safe operations practices”
Include examples of your ability to perform mathematical calculations for craft duties
— “Ability to find footage, utilize addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties.”

Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

Managed multiple crews
Ensured project timelines and cost adherence
Identified and mitigated safety risks

Typical background

Dirt OperatorSupervisorCivil Engineering

Skills & requirements

Required

Heavy Equipment OperationSupervisory SkillsCivil Engineering ProcessesBlueprint ReadingSafety Management

Preferred

Project Management

Stack & domain

PythonReactLeadershipCommunicationFinanceHealthcare

About the role

Original posting from Zachry Group

Qualification Highlights
Must have 4+ years’ experience as a dirt operator, and 2+ years in a supervisory position.
Must possess all Knowledge Skills and Abilities for positions (see below).
Must be able to meet all physical requirements.
Must have reliable transportation.
Position Responsibilities
Read blueprints and specifications to determine the scope of work: locations, quantities, and sizes of materials required. Identify all tools required for tasks.
Identify safety risks and the precautions required to eliminate those risks.
Manage multiple crews regarding scheduling, processes and sequences, time, and cost. Illustrate in-depth knowledge of all civil processes.
Required Qualifications
Leadership Abilities
Ability to manage multiple crews.
Ability to plan out the workload for multiple crews and multiple processes.
Ability to perform all job duties of craft trade.
Ability to read and understand IFC drawings.
Understand when to stop production work and when an RFI needs to be initiated.
Read and understand craft specs and cut sheets, craft spec procedures, and recommendations
Plan work and execute
Ability to take drawings, required material, line out helpers and execute work
Equipment Knowledge - Basic maintenance (inspections) and Safe operations practices
Ability to find footage, utilize addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions to perform all craft duties.
Physical Requirements
Employees will be required to adhere to large amounts of standing, walking, bending, squatting, sitting and lifting.
Will talk and hear to communicate.
Will use arms and hands to signal, grab, hold, turn, push, and pull objects, materials, controls and tools.
May be required to pick up, lift, carry and move up to 50lbs.
Will work at heights, climb ladders and stairways, and may occasionally work off platforms/scaffolding using the appropriate fall protection requirements.
Must be able to work in all weather conditions (including heat, rain, cold and wind) while wearing appropriate PPE.
Will be required to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses/spoggles, ear plugs, masks/respirators, hi-vis safety vests, leather gloves and leather steel-toed work boots.
Reports to Position
This position will be responsible for a crew of up to 5-15 craft workers. The crew will be a mix of journeyman, helpers, and laborers.
ZACHRY provides a Safe and Drug-Free work environment and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Source: Zachry Group careers