Milling/Prep Crew Foreman - Boutte, LA (Finance)
Job ID: 509071
Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is the Louisiana-based infrastructure contractor of choice for our Gulf South employees and customers. For 70+ years, we have continuously created value through our Culture of Care while safely and reliably delivering quality construction projects and materials under budget and on time, every time - this is our B Guarantee. Infrastructure and heavy civil construction services include asphalt and concrete paving, site preparation, structural, mechanical, and turnkey services. Materials sales are also available for all projects including your own, from residential to industrial. We are one of the largest asphalt producers in Louisiana with the largest asphalt plant in the state along with two others. Our award-winning Construction Group is constantly expanding the scope of its capabilities. It currently specializes in transportation, petrochemical, power, commercial, residential, and ports and rail projects.
Position Summary
The Milling Foreman will directly supervise and coordinate the daily activities in cold planing on roads and parking lots. The foreman will engage and perform trade work with the employees supervised.
Duties and Responsibilities
40% Supervision
- Directs workers in projects such as construction roadways and grading drainage areas.
- Inspects work areas to determine the type of work required and materials and equipment to be used.
- Inspects equipment and delegates maintenance of equipment to employees.
- Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Maintains time and production records.
- Enforces safety standards by wearing protective clothing or gear such as gloves, helmets, and safety glasses when and where required by Barriere.
- Interviews, hires, and trains employees; planning, assigns and directs work; appraises performance; rewards and disciplines employees; addresses complaints and resolves problems.
40% Operations
- Operates equipment such as the loader, Cold Planer, roller, sweeper, bulldozer, excavator, front end loader, scraper, track hoe, backhoe, and bobcat and trains workers in equipment operation.
- Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignments.
- Interprets job orders to workers, and assigns duties.
- Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase the efficiency of the work crew.
- Analyzes and resolves work problems, or assists workers in solving work problems.
- Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals
- Performs activities of workers supervised, such as a laborer, and light and heavy equipment operator.
- Wears protective clothing or gear such as gloves, helmets, and safety glasses when and where required by Barriere.
15% Compliance
- Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
- Abides by all Barriere safety regulations.
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws
5% Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- High School Diploma
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Advanced:
- Written and oral communication skills
- Problem analysis and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work well with others at all levels of the organization
- Ability to work under pressure
- Interpersonal skills and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information
Proficient:
- Organizational & time management skills Basic
- Working knowledge of and proficiency with a variety of computer word processing, spreadsheet, and database software applications
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate's Degree in construction management or related field
Preferred Experience
- 1+ year experience in a construction-related field
What CRH Offers You
- Highly competitive base pay
- Comprehensive medical, dental and disability benefits programs
- Group retirement savings program
- Health and wellness programs
- A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
About CRH
CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of a large international organization.
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Barriere Construction, a CRH Company, is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
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