Brice Civil Constructors IncRegular

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

Why choose us?

As a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, we're part of a family of 20+ companies tackling tough construction, environmental, and technical challenges. Working at a Calista Brice company means joining a team where cultural values and practical innovation come together to create meaningful impact. You'll experience the stability of a large organization while enjoying the tight-knit community and entrepreneurial spirit of a smaller company, with opportunities to grow your career across our diverse family of businesses.

Calista Brice is owned by Calista Corporation, an Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) established under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act of 1971. ANCs were created to support economic development and self-determination for Alaska's Indigenous peoples. Our work directly contributes to advancing the social, cultural, and economic welfare of over 35,000 Alaska Natives in the Calista Region.

What does Brice Civil Constructors do?

Brice Civil Constructors takes on large-scale heavy civil construction projects that communities depend on. From earthen dams and bridges to airfields and water systems, you'll be part of a team that streamlines complex projects through self-performed construction and local hiring. Our team excels at federal, state, and municipal projects that require specialized expertise in remote logistics and harsh weather construction techniques, providing you with experience that few other companies can match. You'll grow your skills while building critical systems that stand the test of time.

Brice Civil is a proud subsidiary of Calista Brice, a group of 20+ companies delivering construction, engineering, and environmental solutions across the United States.

What can you expect?

As the Underground Foreman, you will work onsite in Houston, TX, and the surrounding areas and will be responsible for managing the entire underground utility project construction crew 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 underground utility projects.

How will you do it?

Execute work plans and schedules in accordance with contract requirements, plans, and specifications.
Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and project plans, making adjustments as necessary due to weather, material availability, deliveries, and personnel.
Provide adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, legal requirements, regulations, best practices, and safety standards.
Regularly report project status to supervisors, site engineers, and other project officials.
Coordinate material and equipment deliveries with vendors and suppliers.
Create work schedules for employees and subcontractors.
Maintain a daily log of job site operations and report updates to management as necessary.
Maintain accurate project documentation, including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets, and daily management reports.
Ensure the timely completion of work assignments within estimated project costs.
Continuously monitor crew performance and adjust work plans and schedules as needed, notifying project management of significant changes.
Assist with skilled trades and general construction duties as part of the construction crew to ensure successful project completion.
Ensure adherence to field project processes and standard operating procedures among team members.
Train and develop crew members.
Provide leadership and direction to project crews.
Promote employee morale and a positive work environment.
Ensure safe work practices are consistently followed by all personnel.
Conduct oneself in the best interest of the company while performing job duties or representing Brice Civil.
Report any incident, situation, or activity that could affect the company's ability to operate safely, ethically, or profitably to the Field Civil Superintendent or Site Project Manager.
Ensure projects are executed safely and in accordance with contract specifications.
Actively support the Company's Health and Safety Program.
Stay informed of on-site compliance and safety audits and suspend or modify work practices as directed by the Project Management Team.
Verify that all required safety equipment is available and properly used throughout the project.
Maintain all certifications required by law and company policy.
Work collaboratively as a respectful and supportive team player with coworkers.
Maintain a constant state of alertness and perform work safely at all times.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

This position supervises and directs the underground utilities 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.

Who is Brice Civil Constructors looking for?

Minimum Qualifications:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.
Five (5) years of experience in the civil construction field.
Three (3) years of experience supervising a construction crew as Foreman or Lead.
Must be experienced in storm, water, and sanitary utilities.
Valid state driver’s license and must be qualified to operate a vehicle under the conditions of Company’s Driving Policy.
Ability to pass a drug, driving, and background screening.

Preferred Qualifications:

Working knowledge of scheduling, material control and unit manhour performance, estimating fundamentals and job cost management systems preferred.
OSHA 30-hour training completion preferred.

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 Civil Constructors 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.

More reasons you will love working with Brice Civil Constructors:

Competitive wages and bonus programs – We believe in developing our employees to progressively advance in their careers. We achieve this by providing you with annual performance reviews with recommendations on training to achieve your goals.
Mentorship Program designed for employees to formalize a working relationship between seasoned professionals and young professionals to develop specific areas of knowledge to grow their careers within the family of companies.
Tuition reimbursement.
Safety Gear Allowance: $350.00 in reimbursement annually
Health insurance through the Federal Employee Benefit Program (FEHB) with many plans to choose from with ridiculously low employee premiums.
FSA health care and/or dependent care/HSA with HDHP.
Dental and Vision Insurance.
Employee Assistance Program for you and your family.
Company paid Life Insurance, AD&D, and LTD.
Voluntary paid Life Insurance and AD&D as well as STD, Accident, Cancer/Critical illness, and Whole Life Insurance.
Paid time off is based on an employee working 2080 regular hours per year [40 hours per week]. May increase per years of service with the Company in eligible status.
0-2 years 15 days
3-5 years 23 days
6-9 years 27 days
10-14 years 30 days
15-19 years 33 days
20 or more years 37.5 days
10 Regular Holidays, 1 Bonus – Work Anniversary “Floating” Holiday. Eligible after 1 year of service, must be taken within the calendar year.
401(K) match at $0.50 on the dollar up to 6% of your contribution.

*Benefits may vary based on status of position and subject to associated plan eligibility provisions, or company handbook. For questions, please email the Human Resources Department at [email protected]

How do you apply?

Please visit our careers page at www.calistabrice.com/open-positions and use the Company tab to filter by subsidiary company.

You have questions, or need assistance with applicant accommodation, how do you reach a recruiter from Brice Civil Constructors Inc? Simply reach out to [email protected]

As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, we believe in each person’s potential, and we’ll help you reach yours.

Join us and let’s get started!

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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.