Lead Foreman

Overview

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

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Responsibilities

POSITION OUTLINE:

The Lead Foreman is primarily responsible for overseeing the daily operations on the construction sites, ensuring that projects are completed efficiently and within the allocated timeframes and budgets. As a link between construction workers and project managers, the Foreman ensures the team adheres to building codes, plans, and safety regulations while maintaining the high standards expected within the industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supervise and direct daily work activities of field crews, including laborers, carpenters, ironworkers, and equipment operators.
• Emphasize safety, quality, and production.
• Ensure that all field personnel use proper safety equipment, including PPE, shoring, and fall protection.
• Be aware of multiple construction activities, including employees, subcontractors, moving heavy equipment, and other potential construction hazards.
• Through knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed
• Communicate with the Superintendent or Project Manager on project progress, issues, and resource needs
• Coordinate with subcontractors required to complete the job.
• Attend job site safety and progress meetings as required.
• Responsible for daily electronic reporting of timecards, diaries, job site photos, quantities, safety observations, and JHAs.
• Review daily production and cost analyses to meet the budget and schedule.
• Review all contracts, project documentation, and plans to ensure the work is built to specific specifications.
• Schedule state and local inspections required to complete the work.
• Ensure the work meets proper quality control standards.
• Oversee field personnel, schedules, and construction operations.
• Ability to read and understand project-specific documents, including schedules, plans, and specifications.
• Hold daily huddles to confirm that all crew members are aware of goals, production, and specific job site safety requirements.
• Keep clear and direct communication with crew members, superintendents, clients, client representatives & office staff.
• Be able to operate heavy equipment, use tools, and assist with labor as required to complete the job.
• Daily labor, equipment, haul & production monitoring to meet budgets.
• Manage and evaluate heavy equipment, tools, and materials as needed for the specific job or assigned task.
• Ensure equipment is inspected & maintained daily. Schedule maintenance as needed.
• Ensure operators properly maintain & thoroughly clean equipment and hand tools at the end of each day.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the heavy construction industry is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor and motivate crew members.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, project plans, and specifications.
• Understanding safety regulations, DOT requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain all certifications and required training (CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30, etc.)
• Knowledge of bridge, highway, and/or concrete rehabilitation preferred
• Valid driver's license.
• May be required to work extended hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, such as lifting heavy objects, bending, kneeling, etc.
• Spanish-speaking skills are highly preferred to communicate with diverse teams and stakeholders effectively.

Reports to: Project Superintendent

Location: Houston, TX

Comprehensive benefits offered to eligible employees including medical, dental, and vision coverage; life insurance; FSA; short- and long-term disability; identity theft protection; 401(k); employee assistance program; and paid time off.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.

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Posillico Civil, Inc. together with its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners and joint ventures (collectively “Posillico”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Posillico or an employee of Posillico, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered property of Posillico. Posillico will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Posillico will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. As a condition for payment, an Agency shall have an agreement signed by an authorized Posillico representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Posillico shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes whether unsolicited or solicited shall be the property of Posillico.