Construction Foreman

will require a hands-on approach to both lead and train crews, ensuring mastery and adherence to all project requirements.

• Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel.
• Conducts foreman responsibilities, such as overseeing laborers and/or crew member's work and monitors productivity.
• Collaborate with architects, engineers, inspectors and subcontractors to ensure project specifications are met.
• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
• Lead a crew by training and mentoring employees and maintaining a safe environment.
• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and professionally.
• Approve employee timesheets and time-off requests via our online platform.
• Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear, equipment, maintenance and procedures.
• Assisting in the development and management of project quality standards for all sites.
• Regularly reporting project status to project managers.

• Perform, train and supervise in all Horizontal Drilling Operations, to include locating.
• Perform, train and supervise in all phases of underground construction, including but not limited to loading, digging, removal and placement of various types, sizes, and weights of construction materials and equipment.
• Perform, train and supervise the operation of Heavy Equipment.
• Perform, train and supervise pre-job site surveys to assess ground conditions, existing utilities, and other factors relevant to fiber optic cable installation.
• Safely operate, maintain, train and work around heavy equipment and machinery including, but not limited to; all types of Directional Drills, (Vermeer and/or Ditch Witch) and locators, vibratory plow, various types of Trucks, Excavators, Forklifts, Dump trucks, etc.
• Ensure equipment is in safe working condition and conduct routine and preventative maintenance, as needed.
• Complete well logs, logbook, repair orders, tailgates, and Driver Vehicle Inspection Reports.
• Promote positive and professional relationships with team members and clients.
• Completes other duties and projects, as assigned.

• Must possess good problem- solving skills and be adaptable.
• Operation of various related equipment, such as horizontal directional drill rig, vibrational plows, mini excavator, Vac Truck, backhoe, trencher, hydro-vac, etc.
• Will operate heavy equipment and tools associated with construction activities, as needed.
• Ability to properly inspect / maintain job equipment and tools.
• Customer-service skills to communicate with inspectors, the public 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.
• Basic Computer Skills- e-mail, photo editing, maintain bore logs, red-line drawings, PDF Prints, Digi-mark Software, Excel, and general project management systems.
• Writing skills to effectively document deficiencies, employee issues or counseling, assistance with proposals, client & manager communications.
• Great communication skills with others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to follow and complete multiple tasks assigned by the business unit lead.
• Understanding of what makes the job site safe for employees and pedestrians.
• Ability to read specs and prints.

• Projects typically operate on a 5-6 day per week schedule.
• Workday schedules may be 8 – 14 hours long, with sometimes up to 20 hours of overtime per week.
• This position requires you to travel throughout Montana 96% of the time, if you are not in the local area. Per Diem is provided when traveling over 50 miles from your home of record.
• Must be able to travel throughout various locations in/out of state with some overnight stays as necessary. Company vehicles are provided during your workday, but employees must have reliable transportation to get to/from their first job site.
• Must have a cell phone to clock in/out of mobile application.
• Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal background check (offenses will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis).
• Must possess a valid drivers license for the state in which you reside and satisfactory results of a Motor Vehicle Report. CDL highly preferred, but not required.
• Obtaining and maintaining an interstate DOT Medical Card and meeting all Federal Interstate FMCSA requirements to operate a Commercial Motor Vehicle.
• Verifying your legal right to work in the United States under the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986 (IRCA).

• Work Experience: 5+ yrs.

working as a Construction Foreman or Superintendent leading crews within communication infrastructure projects or similar.

• 5+ years’ experience operating various related equipment, such as horizontal directional drill rig, vibrational plows, mini excavator, Vac Truck, backhoe, trencher, hydro-vac, etc.
• Industry Knowledge: 3+ yrs. of general knowledge of Utility / Fiber Construction Procedures, including print reading. In addition, have knowledge of or be familiar with all procedures and associated tools and equipment necessary to install underground utilities in the most effective, safe, and profitable manner.
• Experience in project management and/or the RFQ process is highly desirable.
• High School graduate or has obtained GED.

• Ability to work outdoors and to work in all types of outdoor weather.
• Ability to walk, sit, stand, bend, twist, stoop, push, pull, carry, and lift as needed.
• Ability to coordinate eyes, hands, feet, and limbs in performing skilled movement.
• Ability to travel and be away from home for extended periods of time -100% of the position is traveling or in the field performing work in various locations.

Note: If no resume is provided, professional references will be required.