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POSITION SUMMARY Construction Foreman - Job Description Merk Construction Corporation, Prey Go Neesh Staffing (PGNS) Company: Merk Construction Corporation Location: Active Construction Sites Classification Full-Time, Non-Exempt Reports To: Superintendents, Vice President, Project Managers Role Type: Senior Construction Leader Project Size: Approx. $1million to $50 million Pay Range $45 to $65/hour (approx. $93,600 to $135,200 annual) Geographic Scope West Coast United States Primary Clients Tribal Governments and Enterprises, Public Agencies About the Role Merk Construction is seeking a Construction Foreman to lead and coordinate daily field operations on active construction projects.

This role is responsible for organizing crews, materials, tools, and equipment; supporting safe and efficient jobsite work; and helping ensure projects are completed according to plans, specifications, schedules, quality standards, and company expectations. The Construction Foreman is a hands-on field leader who provides direction to crew members, communicates with Superintendents and Project Managers, coordinates with subcontractors and inspectors, and supports a professional, respectful, and safety-focused jobsite culture. Key Responsibilities Lead, coordinate, and support daily field operations for assigned crews and workareas.

Review work plans and organize labor, tools, equipment, materials, deliveries, staging, and site logistics. Assign tasks to crew members and monitor progress, productivity, quality, and safety throughout the workday. Read, understand, and help implement plans, specifications, drawings, schedules, scopes of work, and company procedures.

Perform and oversee construction activities such as site preparation, excavation, grading, trenching, backfill, compaction, concrete work, utility work, carpentry, material handling, cleanup, and related field tasks. Track and communicate daily labor, equipment, material usage, production, field conditions, and work completed. Maintain field records, including daily reports, photos, as-builts, timesheets, material tickets, equipment logs, and related documentation.

Identify and communicate safety concerns, field conflicts, material shortages, delays, plan discrepancies, quality issues, or changed conditions. Support inspections, testing, punch-list completion, closeout activities, and corrective work. Train, guide, and mentor less experienced employees in safe work practices, proper tool and equipment use, construction methods, and company expectations.

Communication and Leadership Communicate clearly, respectfully, and promptly with supervisors, crews, clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and project partners. Set the tone for professionalism, accountability, teamwork, and respectful conduct on the job site. Provide clear direction and confirm that crew members understand tasks, priorities, safety expectations, and quality standards.

Escalate problems early and communicate practical solutions when issues arise. Maintain transparency with supervisors regarding project progress, delays, risks, safety concerns, equipment needs, material needs, and crew performance. Safety Responsibilities Perform and oversee work in accordance with company safety policies, project-specific safety requirements, and applicable laws and regulations.

Lead by example in the proper use of PPE and safe work practices. Conduct or support daily safety meetings, tailgate meetings, job hazard analyses, and site-specific safety briefings. Identify, correct, and report unsafe conditions, unsafe behaviors, near misses, incidents, equipment concerns, and environmental hazards.

Stop work when conditions are unsafe and notify the appropriate supervisor. Minimum Qualifications Several years of progressive construction field experience, including demonstrated ability to lead crews and coordinate daily field work. Strong working knowledge of construction means and methods, jobsite safety, tools, equipment, materials, plans, specifications, field measurements, and quality expectations.

Ability to read, understand, and implement project documents, company procedures, safety requirements, and applicable regulations. Ability to communicate clearly and respectfully with supervisors, crew members, clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and project partners. Ability to perform typical construction-related calculations, including measurements, quantities, grades, slopes, materials, and production tracking.

Ability to complete basic field documentation using paper forms, mobile devices, email, or construction-related applications. Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Preferred Qualifications Experience leading crews on public works, Tribal, utility, infrastructure, civil, sitework, broadband, water/wastewater, transportation, community facility, or vertical construction projects.

Experience working around heavy equipment, underground utilities, traffic control, trenching, excavation, grading, concrete, carpentry, or utility construction. OSHA 10 and/or OSHA 30 certification. Flagger Certification.

First Aid/CPR certification. Competent Person training for excavation/trenching, fall protection, confined space, or other applicable work areas. Class A Commercial Driver's License preferred.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements Work is performed primarily outdoors on active construction sites and may involve exposure to noise, dust, mud, fumes, weather, moving vehicles and equipment, uneven terrain, trenches, excavations, ladders, and other jobsite hazards. Stand and walk for extended periods. Frequently bend, crouch, kneel, stoop, reach, climb, lift, carry, push, and pull.

Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds, and occasionally more with assistance or proper equipment. Work safely around active construction operations, heavy equipment, vehicles, tools, and materials. Use required personal protective equipment and follow all site-specific safety protocols.

Additional Requirements Successfully pass pre-employment drug screening and background check requirements, where permitted by law. Possess and maintain a valid driver's license and acceptable driving record. Maintain reliable transportation to various project sites.

Ability to travel to project sites as required. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Merk Construction Corporation / PGN Infrastructure is committed to a respectful, inclusive, and opportunity-oriented workplace. The company supports fair employment practices and values the participation of Tribal members, local workers, veterans, women, minorities, and qualified individuals from the communities served by its projects.

Where applicable, hiring, subcontracting, workforce development, and project participation practices will be administered in accordance with Tribal preference, Indian Preference Plans, TERO requirements, federal funding requirements, and applicable law.