GPS FOREMAN JOB DESCRIPTION

Division/Department: Construction Reports to: GPS Manager
Job Code:
Job Classification: Hourly

Updated: 5-25-2022

AIS Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/D/V.

BASIC FUNCTION

This position is responsible for working closely with the Superintendent/Project Team to manage day-to- day onsite tasks/operations for individual construction projects Project Commencement through Project Close-Out. This includes but is not limited to, Site Setup, construction layout, topo surveys, Drone Flights for progress info and photos. Individual must be able to construct projects in accordance with construction designs, plans and specifications. Must have the ability to read blueprints and ensure that the project is being constructed in accordance within project guidelines, on schedule and within budget.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Position may involve performing other duties as required, which may not be mentioned below. Specific functions may change from time to time.

Essential function *

* Review and understand plans, specifications and related documents. *Understand construction drawings, specifications, permits and layouts. *Collaborate and coordinate with Superintendents and other team members. *Perform Safety Observations

*Quantity Tracking (Site Topo’s, Areas Completed, LF of Pipe Installed, etc.)

• Complete accountability for onsite survey needs for tasks throughout project.
• Manage multiple projects quality of work along with their time schedules.
• Maintain continual communications with project team, and supervisor.
• Follow and enforce all applicable safety precautions and programs.
• Must understand OSHA requirements in the construction industry.
• Perform other duties as assigned by immediate supervisor or upper management.

  STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE

  • Demonstrate informative and professional assistance when working with vendors, customers and co-workers.
  • Act independently and originate new procedures and new approaches to problems.
  • Display excellent verbal and written communication skills.
  • Maintain initiative to meet and exceed the project construction schedule.
  • Work under stress and with commitment to deadlines.

• Sustain interpersonal relationships, which encourage openness, truthfulness and confidence, both internally and externally.
• Complete tasks and/or reports in accurate and timely manner.
• Maintain Company information in a confidential manner.
• Mentor and train personnel to further opportunities for employees.

  MENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Ability to work as a team member.
  • Display professional appearance, warm demeanor and positive attitude.
  • Be a motivated self-starter.
  • Work independently and to be accurate, efficient and organized.
  • Manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
  • Work under pressure with time constraints in a changing environment.
  • Listen and analyze information presented, as well as communicate information and ideas

    through effective speaking and writing.

  • Manage and coordinate multiple tasks as required on projects.
  • Maintain scheduling tasks to meet deadlines
  • Listen to and understand information presented through spoken words and sentences, as well

    as communicates information and ideas through effective speaking and writing.

  • Use electronic equipment such as computer, radios, and cell phone for communication to others

    as required.

  • Travel and work at locations of construction projects as required.
  • Sit, walk and/or stand for 8+ hours a day as the position is primarily located in a field setting.
  • Must be able to bend, stoop, reach and balance occasionally. Must be able to lift and move up

    to 50 lbs.

  • Must be able to work outside, in all types of environments and weather.

    WORKING ENVIRONMENT AND CONDITIONS

    • This position requires working in the outdoor environment
    • Must be able to work extended hours, over 40 per week, as required.
    • This position requires a flexible work schedule; night, holidays and/or weekends may be

      required.

      EDUCATION, TRAINING, and EXPERIENCE

      • Minimum of 3-5 years of construction experience is required.
      • Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional credits or degree would be a plus.
      • Must be able to operate heavy construction equipment. CDL is a plus.
      • Must have OSHA 30 Certification or the ability to acquire.
      • Experience in site grading/heavy construction; including mass excavations, embankments,

        hauling and placement of transported materials, utility construction.

      • Attention to detail and accuracy.
      • Utilization of computer programs such as Microsoft Office including, but not limited to, Word,

        Excel and Outlook.

      • Excellent communication and organizational skills.
      • Must be able to read engineered drawings and blueprints.
      • Must be able to read grade stakes and use a level.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

SIGNATURES

This job description has been approved by all levels of management: Manager____________________________________________________ HR_________________________________________________________

Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position.

Employee__________________________________ Date_____________