JOB SUMMARY
The Labor Foreman is responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising daily labor operations in a heavy civil, highway, bridge, and infrastructure construction environment. This position provides leadership to labor crews, coordinates workforce and equipment needs, ensures compliance with safety and quality standards, and supports successful completion of project schedules and production goals. The Labor Foreman exercises independent judgment in directing field operations, resolving issues, and managing crew performance.
Job Description
- Directs and supervises daily earthwork operations and field crews to meet project objectives and production schedules.
- Plans, assigns, and coordinates workforce, equipment, and materials to ensure efficient project execution.
- Promotes a safe work environment by ensuring compliance with company safety policies, procedures, and jobsite requirements.
- Evaluates employee capabilities, provides coaching and guidance, and addresses performance or operational issues.
- Reviews project plans, schedules, and specifications to ensure work is completed according to requirements.
- Identifies schedule needs, resolves conflicts, and communicates project concerns to appropriate leadership.
- Maintains required project documentation, including reports, material records, and employee time reporting.
- Supports cost control efforts by monitoring resources, productivity, and efficient use of labor and materials.
Job Requirements
- Must possess three (3) to five (5) years in heavy highway construction with knowledge of project construction scope and objectives to include, but not limited to grade, slope, reading and understanding plans, and drainage
- Ability to read drawings and interpret specifications for the project
- Must possess strong knowledge of workforce planning, scheduling, and production management.
- Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to apply effective problem solving and conflict resolution skills
- Must possess excellent time management skills
- Must possess a clean Florida driver’s license
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, including extreme heat and rain.
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, push, pull, and climb throughout the workday.
- Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 60 pounds as needed.
- Ability to work around heavy equipment, construction traffic, and active jobsites.
- Ability to work extended hours, including occasional weekends, based on project requirements.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
EEO/DFWP/ “Minorities, Females, Disabled, Vets”