Brice Construction & Design LLC

Regular

This is an evergreen position, meaning we accept applications year-round and review them on a rolling basis as new opportunities become available.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Structural General Foreman is responsible to manage the structural (paving and bridgework) project construction crews by directing work, reviewing schedules, ensuring the work is completed following plan specifications, and planning equipment needs. This position will be required to enforce the company’s direction, policies, procedures, and safety standards. The incumbent should have experience with paving and bridgework projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Execute work plans and schedules in accordance with contract requirements, plans and specifications.
• Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
• Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials.
• Coordinate materials and equipment delivery with vendors and suppliers.
• Create schedules for workers and subcontractors.
• Maintain a daily log for the job site’s operations, reporting to management as necessary.
• Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets and daily management reports.
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs.
• Continuously check the work of crew and adjust the work or plan and schedule as required with notification to project management staff.
• Assist with various skilled trades and general construction duties as part of the construction crew leader to complete the project at hand.
• Ensure adherence for field project processes and standard operating procedures among team members.
• Assist with overseeing work of project crew, including:
  • Train and develop crew.
  • Provide leadership.
  • Promote moral and workplace safety.
  • Ensure workplace safety is practiced.
• Responsible to conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while on the job or representing Brice Construction & Design.
• Responsible to report any incident, situation or activity that may affect the company’s ability to operate safety, ethically and profitably to the Field Civil Superintendent or Site Project Manager.
• Ensure that projects are executed safely according to contract specifications; specifically: 
  • Actively support the Company’s Health and Safety Program. 
  • Stay apprised of on-site compliance and safety audits; suspend or modify work practices as necessary under direction of the Project Management Team.
  • Verify all safety equipment needed for the project is used.
• Maintain any required certifications mandatory by law or company policy.
• Work as a “team-player” with co-workers in a respectful and supportive manner.
• Work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner.
• Perform other duties as directed.

SUPERVISORY FUNCTIONS:

This position supervises and directs the various paving and bridgework craft workers and subcontractors.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES:

• Advance knowledge of various field construction concepts, practices, and procedures.
• Advance knowledge of materials, terms, and practices in construction field.
• Advance experience with reading plans and understanding tasks at hand.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, regulations, operating and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, blueprints, and specifications.
• Skilled in organizing resources, establishing priorities, meeting deadlines and general time management.
• Strong leadership skills: ability to take initiative and lead a work crew.
• Ability to work in a team environment, take direction from supervisor(s), high degree of attention to details, follow work rules, and adhere to project schedule.
• Customer-service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration to develop a positive working relationship.
• Decision-making skills for selecting personnel and subcontractors for specific tasks and jobs to meet deadlines and budgets.
• Time-management skills to meet deadlines and ensuring construction phases are completed on time so that the next phase can start.
• Writing skills for writing budgets, proposals and plans along with documenting work progress for clients and others involved.
• Ability to work productively under pressure.
• Strong self-motivation and work ethic; ability to work with or without direct supervision.
• Ability to participate in group meetings.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and efficient manner.
• Willingness to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and effectively plan and organize duties to meet deadlines.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in the civil construction field.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience supervising a construction crew as Foreman or Lead.
• Working knowledge of the scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems preferred.
• Experience with paving and bridgework management experience preferred.
• OSHA 30-hour training completion preferred.
• Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of the Company’s Driving Policy.
• Ability to pass a drug, driving and background screening.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Brice Construction & Design, LLC has a fast-paced multi-tasking office environment requiring a high degree of efficient and effective performance.  At times, work is performed outside of the office at indoor and outdoor job sites.  Adaptability regarding schedule and design changes, and occasional overtime for immediate field support or bid processing may be necessary.

PHYSICAL/VISUAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS:

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. For a complete list of the demands, please email the Human Resources Department at recruitment@calistabrice.com.

Occasionally: Sitting, Reaching Overhead, Lifting 51-100 Ibs, Carrying 51-100 Ibs, Driving, Close Vision, Color Vision, Peripheral Vision, Depth Perception, Using Effective Written Communication, Discriminating Colors, Making Decisions, Inside Hot/Heat, Inside Cold, Outside Hot temperature, Outside Cold Temperatures, Hazards Biological, Hazards Chemical, Hazards Radiation, Unprotected Spaces High Places/High Heights, Unprotected Spaces Constricted Spaces (Underground), Hot Temperature (Devices) Burners and Flame Torches, Vibration.

Frequently: Standing, Waking, Bending Over, Crawling, Climbing, Crouching, Kneeling, Balancing, Pushing or Pulling, Talking, Repetitive use of Legs, Grasping, Lifting 10-50 Ibs, Carrying 10-60 Ibs, Eye/Hand Coordination (foot), Fine Manipulation, Distance Vision, Ability to Adjust Focus, Thinking Analytically, Communication, Handling Stress & Emotions, Remember Details, Outside Hot temperatures, Outside Cold temperatures, Outside Humid, Hazards Electrical, Hazards Sharp Objects/Tool, Moving Mechanical Parts, Vibration, Wet/slippery Floors/Surfaces, Working Alone.

Continuously: Using Effective Verbal Communication, Concentrating on Tasks, Adjusting to Changes, Examining/Observing Details, Heavy Machinery, Dirty, Dry (Soil), Fumes, Gases, Odors, Dust, Grease, Oil, Mud, Noise, Working w/others.

PREFERENCE STATEMENT
Preference will be given to Calista shareholders and their descendants and to spouses of Calista shareholders, and to shareholders of other corporations created pursuant to the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act, in accordance with Title 43 U.S. Code 1626(g).

EEO STATEMENT
Additionally, it is our policy to select, place, train and promote the most qualified individuals based upon relevant factors such as work quality, attitude and experience, so as to provide equal employment opportunity for all employees in compliance with applicable local, state and federal laws and without regard to non-work related factors such as race, color, religion/creed, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, citizenship, genetic information, or other protected status. When applicable, our policy of non-discrimination applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, transfer, promotion, placement, layoff, compensation, termination, reduction in force and benefits.
 
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
It is Calista and Subsidiaries' business philosophy and practice to provide reasonable accommodations, according to applicable state and federal laws, to all qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities.
 
The statements contained in this job description are intended to describe the general content and requirements for performance of this job.  It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all job duties, responsibilities, and requirements.
 
This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. Management has the exclusive right to alter the scope of work within the framework of this job description at any time without prior notice.