Pipe Foreman, Civil Division

KEY RESULTS AREAS: SAFETY – QUALITY – EFFICIENCY

Leadership and Management Accountability (LMA):

• Lead personnel through accountability, career development, coaching, teaching, training, mentoring, and reviews.
• Manage your crew and demand a culture of safety, including adherence to all applicable rules and regulations, training, and use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Execution & Quality:

• Be accountable for the execution and quality of work performed by you, your crew, or your subcontractors/suppliers.
• Subcontractors/Suppliers may include services such as:
  • Pipe and fittings supply
  • Specialty subcontractors for welding or sealing
  • Equipment rental

Planning and Scheduling:

• Proactively plan your portion of the work and manage the 3-5 day look-ahead schedule.
• Provide weekend/after-hours coverage as needed or required.
• Own the budget for your section of the project, including labor, materials, and equipment.
• Understand our contract scope of work, manage change orders through the Superintendent and/or Project Manager.
• Manage project logistics during adverse weather conditions.
• Aim to consistently meet or exceed production rates.

Additional Duties:

• Use sound logic and reasoning in decision-making.
• Oversee field personnel on a daily basis.
• Handle personnel issues and escalate through the chain of command as required.
• Report the "pulse" of the workers back to the superintendent and/or Director of Field Operations periodically.
• Plan and execute daily schedules to complete jobs on time and within budget.
• Manage pipeline-specific logistics like pump truck setup, inspections, testing, and clean-up, once arranged by the Superintendent.
• Monitor productivity, compare it against the unit rates from bids, and communicate adjustments to the crew as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and procedures, particularly safety protocols.
• Work alongside field employees to complete daily production tasks.
• Complete necessary paperwork and entries into the Time Tracking system.
• Serve as a Lean Change agent.
• Communicate daily with the superintendent.
• Ensure job sites are ready for the next phase, managing any loose ends.
• Focus on solving problems as they arise and lead by example.
• Foster a team atmosphere, ensuring new team members understand their roles and expectations.
• Manage the efficient use of rental equipment and oversee preventative maintenance of equipment as needed.

Physical Demands:

• Engage frequently in lifting and carrying heavy materials, equipment, and tools, often weighing up to 50 pounds or more.
• Endure prolonged periods of standing and walking on uneven surfaces at construction sites.
• Regularly perform bending, kneeling, crouching, and stooping to manage and inspect pipeline installations.
• Engage in repetitive motions related to pipeline construction tasks.
• Use physical strength to push and pull heavy objects and materials.
• Utilize hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity to operate tools and machinery effectively.
• Occasionally climb ladders and scaffolding to access elevated work areas.
• Maintain stamina and endurance to perform physically demanding tasks throughout the workday.
• Keep balance and coordination to navigate construction sites safely and efficiently.