Foreman

Rural Electric, Inc is currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Underground Foreman to join our team of excellence. The successful candidate will lead and oversee a crew in the Phoenix area with extensive knowledge and hands-on experience. Ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Underground Superintendent, the Project Foreman’s responsibility is to provide leadership and supervise the / Rural Electric employees and 2nd tier subcontractors on a project. The incumbent must be able to complete the work on schedule, within the defined budget and to the quality of workmanship specified by the company’s or project owner’s project plans. In the performance of this duty, it is the Project Foreman’s responsibility to protect and promote Rural Electric and the project owner’s interests in all matters on a project and to do whatever is reasonably necessary to discharge their duties and responsibilities which include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:

Workplace: Workplace is intended to extend to and include any company-owned facility and/or property, contracted job site, and/or any other private (including a personal residence if working from home) or public property the Company conducts business; including third-party facilities where the employees may be conducting company business, fulfilling their work-related duties or assignments, and/or company-sponsored recreation, events, or training.

Primary Job Duties include but not be limited to:

• Responsible for providing leadership to a project while establishing and maintaining harmonious working relationships of the onsite field production staff (including subcontractors) and to promote positive project morale.
• Responsible for supervising total construction effort to ensure all projects are constructed in accordance with design, budget, and schedule. Includes interfacing with client representatives, AE representatives, other contractors, etc.
• Responsible for planning, coordinating, and supervising onsite functions, (scheduling, engineering, material control and usage, manage and monitor proper use of equipment (rented or owned) etc.).
• Responsible for supervising craft employees and/or other 2nd tier subcontractors as required by the contract or project plan specifications.
• Responsible for training subordinate employees on the proper work standards and techniques for performing assigned tasks in a safe manner. This training includes the proper use of hand tools and other small equipment or machinery typically on a job site.
• Responsible for review/compilation of subordinate’s administrative paperwork (time records, daily reports, JHA/THA safety reports, blue-stake, red-liners, close-out documents, periodic billings, etc.). Primarily responsible for the timely submission of these records to the company’s main office as necessary.
• Responsible for compiling and submitting all project personnel transactions, purchase requisitions, field design change requests, RFI, RFC, ASI, ESI, etc.
• Responsible for providing technical assistance, i.e., interpretation of drawings, plan survey markings and recommending construction materials, methods and equipment as required.
• Responsible for assisting project management and project estimators in developing and implementing project procedures, working documents, standards, schedules, submittals, and other standard administrative tasks needed on a project.
• Responsible for ensuring all onsite personnel comply with project procedures, safety program requirements and work rules.
• Responsible for documenting all violations, notifying project management, and recommend/implement corrective actions as required.
• Responsible for assuming accountability for the productivity on all assigned Rural Electric employees, craftsman, Rural 2nd tier subcontractors assigned to the project.
• Responsible for ensuring efficient use of labor, materials & equipment, and contractual performance and compliance of the project.
• Responsible for Maintain communication with other home office departments (i.e., Project Management, Purchasing, Quality Control, Fleet & Equipment, Safety) to ensure all required materials, equipment, inspections, etc., support craft activities and project schedule.
• Responsible for reviewing and inspecting all deliveries of materials to ensure orders are correct. Promptly notify the project engineer/project manager if orders are incorrect or if the wrong materials were delivered to the job site.
• Responsible to comply and perform additional assignments / tasks per field management direction.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience include but may not be limited to:

• Employees must have a minimum of 2 years of construction supervision experience or equivalent.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal), interpersonal and supervisory skills required.
• Additional tools are required, see tool list for more information.

Additional Requirements include but may not be limited to:

• Completion of a Pre-Employment criminal background check and Drug / Alcohol Screening.
• Provide employer with a copy of your current valid Driver’s License.
• Must be able to pass required local, state or federal government security screening for access to client job sites (if required).

Other Training Provided but may not be limited to:

• Interview / hiring skills Training – I
• OSHA 30 HR Training
• CPR and other First Aid Training
• New Hire Safety Orientation, SDS, LOTO and QMS may be required on or before the first day of employment.
• Ongoing Safety Training as needed to meet business safety compliance needs as they may change from time-to-time.
• Continued skills training (i.e. craft training / administrative training) required.

Work Environment:

Most work will likely be conducted in the field at various client / company job sites. Some field operation positions may require periodic or extensive daily travel to job sites (local or remote), including prolonged overnight stays, to meet the needs of a project.

The physical demands described are those that must be met by the incumbent to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. The incumbent in this position must be able to:

• Frequently talk, hear, and see.
• Prepare and submit daily reports.
• Frequently use hands to handle / hold objects, tools, or controls.
• Regularly stand, walk, sit, reach with hands and/or arms.
• Occasionally lift to 20 – 50 pounds.
• Regularly be able to read/use a tablet or computer.

• Basic reading, writing and math skills to complete job-related tasks safely and complete daily job reports.
• Follow (verbal or written) assembly instructions for project parts and materials.

Company Benefits:

Rural Electric has a competitive compensation and employee benefits package that includes, health / dental / vision insurance, paid time off (PTO), 401K plan and life insurance as well as the opportunity to participate in various other voluntary benefits plans. Employee benefits and compensation are for no fixed period and may change from time-to-time, with or without prior notice to employees, based on the competitive environment and growing needs of the business.

Disclaimer:

The job postings and/or descriptions are intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Other duties may be assigned by the appropriate company representative / manager depending on the needs and demands of a project or the company’s business.

Rural Electric, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not unlawfully discriminate in making employment decisions. No questions on the company’s employment application are used for limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Equal access to employment, services, and programs are available to all persons applying for work. Any applicant requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify a HR representative of the company.

Rural Electric, Inc. is an Arizona-based company providing electrical contracting services within the United States with an eye on innovation, quality, and customer service. As a family owned and operated business for more than fifty years Rural Electric has grown to a leader in the industry. Scope of work includes Aviation Lighting & Navaids, Aviation Lighting Control, Dry Utilities, Fiber Optics, Medium Voltage, Lighting Protection and Renewable Energy.