Job Description
Job DescriptionSalary: Based on Collective Bargaining Agreement
Landwehr Construction, a fifth-generation family-owned business, has built a reputation for outstanding customer service and commitment to excellence since 1895. As a turn-key site contractor, we provide a wide range of services including crane & rigging, demolition, environmental remediation, highway heavy construction, machinery moving, renewable energy projects, sitework & utilities, and wetland specialty services.
With three locations in the Midwest, including St. Cloud and Chaska, MN, and a division in Sioux Falls, SD, our expansive fleet and skilled team are equipped to tackle any project, regardless of scale or complexity.
Rooted in a rich history with a vision for the future, we continue to push the construction industry forward and meet the challenges of tomorrow. We are built to last; we are Landwehr.
This is a union position, pay and benefits will be based on the collective bargaining agreement.
Job Specifications
Education:High School Diploma or Equivalency
Experience: 5 years of construction management or field supervision experience in Heavy Civil construction industry with grading and underground utility experience preferred.
Objective: To provide leadership and oversight of Landwehr Construction, Inc.s (LCI) field operations while promoting a culture of success through employee development and recognition.
Nature and Scope
Job Environment: This position requires the majority of time spent in the field. Travel may be required, at times overnight. The Construction Foreman will interact on a day-to-day basis with project managers, superintendent, dispatch, shop and field personnel.
Relationships/Management: The position will interact with all levels of personnel within the company including union and non-union employees, other department managers and support personnel and will interact with external sources such as engineers, subcontractors, vendors, and other governmental entities.
Major Job Duties and Responsibilities:
- Promote a strong culture of safety for all employees.
- Understand and ensure compliance with environmental and other regulatory permitting authorities.
- Promote quality workmanship exceeding customers expectations.
- Provide leadership to ensure productivity and efficient utilization of manpower, equipment and materials.
- Monitor project schedule and continuously communicate status to superintendent and project manager.
- Assess job site priorities and assign field personnel accordingly.
- Strong understanding of plans & specifications along with the ability to communicate with field personnel.
- Utilize construction-based software to track quantities, labor, equipment hours, change orders, etc. Experience with HCSS preferred.
- Participates in the preconstruction planning process assisting the project manager in the development of work plan and cost control template (phase codes).
- Provide mentorship in the development of skills for field personnel.
- Promote positive employee relations and treat all employees with dignity and respect.
- Administer discipline in a fair manner consistent with corporate guidelines.
- Assist with hiring/terminations as called upon.
- Collaborate with EEO Officer to support employment of women and minorities in the field.
- Other tasks as deemed necessary.
Character attributes/behavioral expectations/prior experiences:
- Always place safety as the top priority.
- Thorough knowledge of construction technology.
- Must be comfortable using computer and associated software.
- Must be able to display professional manners when dealing with field personnel, customers and outside agencies at all times.
- The ability to handle multiple tasks and manage own time and field personnel time efficiently.
- Must be willing to accept and adapt to change and a fast-paced environment.
- Needs to be able to take and give directions from and to others.
- Must be vested in the success of others committed to mentor, teach, and lead.
- Must be able to be an independent thinker.
- Must be organized, effectively meet deadlines and communicate well with others.
- Valid drivers license. Class A preferred.
Landwehr Construction is an AA/EEO/M/F/Vet/Disabled employer. Women, minorities and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.
Individual compensation to be determined based on the applicant's applicable experience and qualifications balanced against internal equity.