Foreperson

Core Competencies

Job Responsibilities

• Directs the daily activities of laborers, equipment operators, and drill teams to ensure production targets are met efficiently.
• L eads daily toolbox meetings and FLHA (Field Level Hazard Assessment); proactively identifies site hazards and ensures all crew members adhere to safety regulations and PPE requirements.
• Reads and interprets construction prints/design drawings to execute cable placement, vault installation, and conduit running within shallow utility standards.
• Ensures that all underground infrastructure is installed at correct depths and separations, verifying that the final product meets client and municipal specifications.
• Applies due diligence in ensuring accuracy in promptly completing all necessary documentation, including daily production reports, red lines/as-builts, time sheets, and equipment logs.
• Reviews all utility locates before ground disturbance to ensure they are valid and that all crossings are exposed (daylighted) safely.
• Trains and mentors’ entry-level laborers and operators, fostering a culture of skill development and safety awareness.
• Oversee the general care and maintenance of fleet vehicles and equipment assigned to the crew, reporting mechanical issues to the Construction Manager immediately.
• Acts as the primary on-site point of contact for field inspectors or client representatives when the Construction Manager is not present.