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Fiore & Sons Inc Utilities Foreman in Denver, Colorado
Fiore & Sons is a family-owned business, and we extend that family approach to everyone who works with us. We pay for 100% of the health and dental premiums for all employees with generous contributions to family plans and offer a robust set of additional benefits. We also strive to provide stability and opportunity for our people and are committed to career growth, with a strong track record of promoting from within. Come grow with us!
The Foreman, in conjunction with the Superintendents, manages the day-to-day wet utilities activities of the construction site. The Utilities Foreman supervises on-site, assigned employees, meets with inspectors, coordinates schedules, meets with and manages sub-contractors, and maintains a well-organized construction site with a safety conscious attitude.
TOTAL COMPENSATION
$82,300 to $139,000 per year
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Demonstrate working knowledge of assigned projects including specifications and scope requirements to ensure project is constructed according to intended design, quality and safety standards while maintaining budget and time goals.
Understand and apply project contract documents, plans, specifications, and RFIs.
Understand and apply OSHA and project safety requirements or concerns, and take corrective actions as needed.
Ensure all crew members practice safe behaviors, wear proper PPE and comply with all OSHA and project safety requirements.
Maintain and complete accurate daily and weekly project activity reports, including as-built and underground utility sketches.
Recommend changes to project schedule in order to improve crew scheduling efficiencies, increase productivity, equipment and methods.
Ensure that each Subcontractor complies with all requirements and maintains project specifications.
Perform construction activities including, but not limited to, preparation (including calling for locates), operation, and closing of job site; proper testing of work completed.
Operate vehicles and equipment such as pick-up trucks, tractors, motor graders, front end leaders, track type dozers, track type excavators, and scrapers as required.
Demonstrate solid team leadership with direct reports and assist with their training and development. Be accessible to employees to address questions or concerns.
Gather and enter crew payroll time and verify accuracy and cost code.
Ensure crew and subcontractor clean up occurs on a daily and weekly basis.
Check primary email on a regular basis for any communication from the company, as this is the company’s primary mode of communication.
QUALIFICATIONS
Solid knowledge of heavy construction, including:
Experience operating a variety of heavy construction equipment (skid steer, loader, excavator, blade, etc.) and the ability to train and correct others on the same.
Ability to read, interpret, and understand plan drawings, stakes, and grading.
Broad knowledge of OSHA utility trenching safety requirements and processes.
Practical knowledge of federal, state, and municipal installation codes related to wet utilities construction activities
Top notch management skills, including:
Passion and skill for supervisory duties and engaging team members.
Patience and insight with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles.
Excellent conflict management skills.
Strong training capabilities.
Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with members of the team, GCs, owners, contractors, inspectors, and suppliers.
Superior problem-solving skills.
Excellent project management skills, including:
Big picture understanding of construction projects, including budgets, timelines, prioritization, and milestones.
Ability to multi-task, coordinate, delegate, and supervise project activities and staff.
Computer, writing, and organizational skills
Superb safety record and commitment to ongoing safe work practices, especially as related to wet utilities construction activities
Superior work ethic:
Willingness to work a flexible schedule, including weekends and/or holidays as required to accommodate customer and project demands.
Ability to set the example of work ethic for the rest of the crew and lead from the front.
In depth knowledge and understanding of every role on the crew with the ability and willingness to lend a hand and/or jump into any machine when necessary.
Consistent access to a reliable personal email account.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Required: At minimum, a high school diploma or GED, willingness to learn, and trainability. 10 Hours OSHA Safety class within 30 days of assignment. Ability to handle stressful situations in a professional manner. Basic to intermediate computer skills to perform reporting.
Preferred: Construction degree and 2 Years of Supervisory experience in the wet utilities industry. Broad understanding of trenching principles, plus Safety and OSHA compliance with 30-hour OSHA Safety class. Understanding of budget project principals is a plus.
LANGUAGE SKILLS
This position requires the ability to communicate in English with co-workers, customers, and the general public.
MATH SKILLS
This job requires the ability to understand and execute basic math equations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Work functions require the physical ability and mobility to safely walk in undeveloped project grounds, as well as to sit, stand, and ride in vehicles for long periods of time, as well as the physical ability and mobility to repeatedly push, pull, and climb repeatedly, to access equipment, modify attachments, and control cabin. Ability to sit and stand for long periods of time, as well as to lift up to 50 pounds intermittently.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Outside work exposed to variant weather conditions (hot, cold, rain, snow) and muddy ground conditions. When operating vehicles, subject to continuous bouncing, shaking and equipment vibration throughout the course of their shift.
We Offer an Outstanding Benefit Package:
Health
100% Employee and 80% Dependent Premium paid
Platinum Plus grade plan w/$0 Deductible and Low Out of Pocket Max
Dental – 100% Employee and Family Level Premium paid
Employer paid Short Term Disability
Employer paid Long Term Disability
Voluntary Vision Plan paired with Hearing Care - optional
Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, and Limited Medical Gap Plans - optional
Identity Protection and Pet Insurance - optional
FSA Account - optional
HSA Account with employer contribution - with HDHP
Paid Holidays, Vacation, & Wellness Time Off
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with employer match contributions.
$25,000.00 Employer paid Basic Life and AD&D Insurance – with additional voluntary options
To Apply
Apply online at https://www.fioreandsons.com/careers
Equal Opportunity Employer
Fiore & Sons is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and prohibits discrimination of any kind. All employment decisions at Fiore & Sons are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race or ethnicity, color, religion or belief, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by the law. Applicants that require reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should contact Human Resources at 303-429-8893.