Grade & Pipe Foreperson

Job ID: 518233

RiverBend Construction, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division family, values a culture of growth, development, and internal promotion. We are a dynamic, growth-oriented, national aggregate, asphalt, concrete, and construction family of companies. For over 80 years, we have worked to be the preferred source of quality rock products, concrete, asphalt paving, and construction services. We have been recognized by numerous organizations for our commitment to safety, customer service, and innovation.

Position Overview

We are seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as a Grading and Pipe Foreperson. The ideal candidate will be an experienced construction professional looking for a challenging opportunity with an industry leader. In this role, you will supervise and coordinate construction activities for pipe installation and heavy civil construction projects. The ideal candidate will have a proven ability to coordinate multiple elements to ensure the completion of high-quality projects.

Location: Eugene OR is home base. Travel to Roseburg and Salem as needed.

Shift: Days/nights/weekends. Varies based on business demands.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

Minimum Qualifications

- Must be a current member or able to join Laborers#737 or Operators#701. - 3+ years experience in heavy civil construction, specifically grading, excavation, underground utilities, site work, and/or projects with related scopes.

- Demonstrated effectiveness as a leader who is skilled in managing all aspects of construction projects at a time, including personnel, scheduling, and equipment.

- Passionate about providing coaching, mentoring, and feedback, as well as promoting a safe working environment for all employees.

- Possess a valid Driver’s license.

- Excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work well with a wide range of personality types both internally and with subcontractors.

- Demonstrated proficiency with reading blueprints, site specifications, and executing project plans.

- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

- Safety minded professional who demonstrates good performance, attendance, and punctuality.

- Demonstrates the ability to work overtime, weekends, holidays, and nights as needed.

- Demonstrates the ability to conform to and maintain OSHA, MSHA, DOT and all other company or state rules and regulations.

- Must pass pre-employment drug screen and physical examination.

- Must have current US Authorization to work or ability to obtain without company assistance prior to start date.

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

- Manage personnel in a safe and effective manner by providing onsite direction and guidance for employees during the workday.

- Plan, troubleshoot and possess analytical skills to schedule daily work assignments, assign priorities, requisition materials and equipment to complete projects in a timely manner.

- Prepare and maintain required written records, logs, progress reports, time and weight tickets, attendance records and safety and inspection documents as required.

- Interpret blueprints, charts, maps and other construction drawings and plans.

- Review reports on cost, quantity, and utilization to ensure labor and equipment are being used efficiently.

- Collaboration with subcontractors to schedule work and coordinate with the plant and dispatcher to manage materials, trucking, and labor requirements.

- Consult with other project supervisors and engineers, attend meetings, perform on-site inspections, and conduct weekly safety meetings.

- Promptly communicate with supervisors on any flaws in material.

- Take action to avoid potential hazards or obstructions.

- Other tasks and duties as assigned to meet business needs.

- Regular and timely attendance.

- Participate in and promote an inclusive work environment.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee is frequently required to sit, climb, and use hands to signal and handle equipment. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, crawl, kneel, bend, and reach with hands and arms above their shoulders. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move anywhere up to 50-75 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

- Regularly exposed to traffic hazards and moving mechanical parts; outside weather conditions and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to wet and/or humid conditions.

- The noise level in the work environment is usually loud, however, PPE will be provided by our team to keep you safe. Please provide your own pair of steel-toed or composite-toed boots.

- Job requires the following motions: bending, hammering, stooping, pushing, pulling, squatting, throwing. Walking and standing occupy most of the workday.

The statements included in this job description are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements and criteria necessary to successfully perform the job. Other

duties may be assigned as required. Requirements for this job are subject to modification by the Company and its designees, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

What CRH Offers You

- Highly competitive base pay

- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs

- Group retirement savings program

- Health and wellness programs

- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

If you’re up for a rewarding challenge, we invite you to take the first step and apply today! Once you click apply now, you will be brought to our official employment application. Please complete your online profile and it will be sent to the hiring manager. Our system allows you to view and track your status 24 hours a day. Thank you for your interest!

RiverBend Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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