Extraordinary commitment runs deep at Zachry. Here, dedicated men and women have the opportunity to work on challenging projects alongside those who value innovation and support team efforts in all our endeavors. We take care of our team members as family, within a culture of service where we do the right thing because it is the right thing to do. Our core values are at the center of every decision we make:

Every Person Matters®

Together We Can Do Great Things®

This Is More Than a Job®

Job Summary

The Foreman is accountable for the crew meeting production goals, understanding cost reports and projections, tracking material quantities, and resolving order discrepancies. He or she is responsible for planning daily and weekly activities of the crew, accurately reporting progress and production, and providing updated schedules. The Foreman will be responsible for planning and managing a crew dedicated to various construction activities across a project. The Drainage Foreman is responsible for installing storm sewer pipes, boxes, and concrete structures.

 

Essential Functions

Manage and direct crew to meet production goals. Read and interpret plans and project specifications. Understands daily production costs and production cost reports. Track material quantities and resolve discrepancies with orders. Interact with owners, clients, managers, subcontractors, and employees and maintain positive working relationships. Execute the work plan by effectively managing crew and equipment. Manage daily timekeeping logs and equipment logs, as well as complete daily reports and diaries. Educate and train crew on safety, production goals, and equipment maintenance. Use positive reinforcement as a form of discipline, as well as to educate, train, enforce company policies, and meet production goals. Ensure operation safety and use disciplinary actions as needed to maintain safety. Report Injuries and damages to appropriate personnel. Ensure good housekeeping through toolbox talks, safety meetings, etc. Keep track of work tools, trailers, and other resources and take steps to limit vandalism. Plan crew's daily and weekly activities, accurately report progress and production and provide schedule updates. Knowledge of rigging and load charts. Ensure ZCC policies are followed. Perform general labor duties as needed. Read and interpret plans and specifications, with expert knowledge of sloping, grading, and concrete installation. Knowledge of mass dirt excavations, soil mechanics, shoring, and trench boxes. Knowledge of RCP, HDPE, Box Culverts, and Cylinder types. Knowledge of laser setup. Knowledge of earthwork equipment operating knowledge and the ability to train employees. Must be capable, licensed, and approved to drive a company pick-up truck or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties. Recruiting, interviewing, and hiring qualified applicants for available positions. Involved in all other personnel actions such as disciplining, promotions, demotions, and terminations. Plan and perform complex or technical work requiring sound judgment and some decision-making authority.

 

This job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this position. The job summary is not intended to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required for this position.

Required Skills & Experience

5 years of previous heavy highway road construction experience Ability to read/understand plans/cut stakes offsets Ability to calculate and verify grades on plans Must be flexible and able to work day, night, and/or weekend shifts as required Strong prioritization and organizational skills; detail-oriented Strong verbal and written communication skills Must be dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented Must be able to work outside 90% of the time and must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Experience with Mobile Timecard a plus, not required

 

Benefits and EOE

Zachry offers an industry-leading benefits package for our employees and their families.

Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance 401k, Paid leave, and Bonus Program Company-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance Employee assistance program For additional company information, please visit www.zachrycorp.com

Zachry Construction Corporation performs heavy civil work throughout the United States, and relocation is sometimes required for continuous employment opportunities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status. Applicants must be immediately authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or transfer sponsorship of an employment visa at this time. We do not interview or hire students in F-1 or J-1 status and will not sponsor them for work visas.

Notice to Staffing Agencies 

Zachry Construction Corporation and its subsidiaries (Zachry) will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Zachry, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Zachry mailing address or email address, directly to Zachry employees, or to Zachry’s resume database will be considered Zachry property. Zachry will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Zachry 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. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Zachry’s recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid, fully executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Zachry will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Zachry’s Human Resources Representative or his/her designee. No other Zachry employee is authorized to bind Zachry to any agreement regarding placement of candidates by Agency.