General Foreman

Lane Construction is one of America's leading construction companies, specializing in large, complex civil infrastructure. For 135 years, it has contributed to the development of the country's transportation systems including the Interstate Highway System and a vast network of roads, bridges, airports, metros, and railways. Lane specializes in mobility, tunneling, and water resources to address sustainable development and climate change adaptation challenges.

The General Foreman is responsible for organizing, directing, supervising and coordinating construction activities at a job site.

Responsibilities including but not limited to:

* Work procedures, scheduling, cost control

* Project specification conformity

* Establishment of manpower levels

* Monitoring and implementation of safety programs

* Project conformance to national, local and/or company building codes and the maintenance of accurate records with help of Superintendent

* Develop a project plan for sequence of construction, equipment, materials, manpower and site layout

* Develop a daily plan for the next day's activities, communicate daily plan to the crew in the daily job briefing

* Coordinate two to three week look ahead schedule with Superintendent; coordinate need for additional manpower or equipment on the site

* Coordinate/confirm all necessary items are on the site or scheduled for delivery

* Help Plan and control labor costs to complete project within budgeted amount

* Preview job site daily to assess degree of readiness

* Responsible for the satisfactory conduct of all construction operations and task accomplishment in an economical, efficient and timely manner on a project

* Monitor craft performance relative to budget, schedules and deadlines

* Implement and enforce work rules.

* Help Requisitions, tools, materials and equipment in accordance with established procedures and necessary lead times

* Prepare and review plans, specifications, drawings, and schedules to determine work phases and work priorities with the help of Superintendent

* Determine and recommend solutions to construction and architectural discrepancies with Superintendent

* Monitor manpower utilization, effectiveness and productivity

* Facilitate the efficient use of personnel and equipment

* Coordinate movement and use of equipment and supplies with procurement.

* Inspect fieldwork to evaluate construction progress, efficiency of operation and cost control.

* Responsible for overall project workmanship and goal attainment (Superintendent)

* Attend owners meetings

* Schedule and monitor subcontractors

* Understand PUCR reports

* Be highly involved with on the job training

* Ensure that a comprehensive inventory list is maintained and updated of all assigned resources and be responsible for their condition and security

* Carry out job duties while maintaining Lane values

* And other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

* At least 10 years of prior experience for a recognized Heavy/Highway contractor

* At least 7 years of prior experience supervising construction crews of all trades including carpenters, operators, drivers, etc.

* Must be able to meet deadlines while having the ability to maintain an extremely safe work environment

* Must have strong verbal and some written communication skills

* Familiar with DOT standards Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

* Advanced mastery of his/her craft.

* Must have a very good working knowledge of all crafts.

* Must have excellent math computation skills

Lane Construction offers a comprehensive benefits package with an excellent opportunity to grow and be part of one of the most respected names in the construction industry. Lane is an Equal Opportunity Employer.