Paving Foreman

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for safe, profitable and efficient operations on all assigned projects. Completes projects within budget and schedule approved by the owner or representative.
• Conducts all work in accordance with J.W. Fleming Inc. policies, procedures and programs. J.W. Fleming Core Values
• Communicates models and continuously reinforces J.W. FLeming's culture and leadership practices with Project Manager, including J.W Fleming Values, Health & Safety and Delay Free Production.
• Order material for job.
• Responsible for final plan of execution. Initial plan will be provided by Project Manager.
• Execute the plan on a given job.
• Manage material inventory.
• Communicate equipment repair needs.
• Initiate a Maintenance plan/checklist.
• Coordination on the job - during work.
• Cross - training the crew. Identify the educational needs of others, and train or instruct them of appropriate methods.
• Accurately and thoroughly complete work orders daily.
• Collect all trucking tickets, plant tickets, equipment rental receipts related to projects and turn into Project Manager in an organized fashion.
• Verifies measurements, slope tolerance and thickness for compliance with job plan.
• Ensure the crew represents the company well to the customer and the public.
• Signal equipment operators to facilitate alignment, movement, or adjustment of machinery, equipment, or materials.
• Correctly calculate and order job materials when necessary.
• Responsible for the way in which a given job gets done.
• Promote a team approach and maintain dialogue with all employees to exchange information and gather ideas.
• Collaborate with any project teams on other special initiatives, as required.
• Participate as a vital team member, and contribute towards the success of the company, which may involve the provision of other technical and administrative support, as required

TECHNICAL (MEANS/METHODS)

• Gains complete understanding of plan details and specifications of the project assigned including man-hour budget and material budget; communicates plan details to Project Manager and Paving Foreman.
• Develops a master plan of operation, coordinates the plan with Project Manager prior to starting work and effectively communicates the plan to appropriate personnel.
• Participates in the preparation and communication of construction execution plan, progress schedules and projection of labor and equipment requirements.
• When needed, may participate in the pre-construction and post-construction meeting with the owner or the owner representative and/or appropriate government regulatory agencies.
• Manages suppliers in conjunction with Project Manager to ensure safety, profit, scheduling and customer satisfaction.
• Develops delay free work operations.
• Plans and organizes work to maximize potential crew productivity by employing delay free production; maximizes equipment utilization levels by ensuring availability and operator effectiveness.
• Coordinates with Project Manager on the project needs for equipment and labor.

TECHNICAL (DELAY FREE PRODUCTION/QUALITY)

• Responsible for day-to-day quality control of company-performed work.
• Identifies and corrects non-conforming work in an efficient and competent manner.
• Ensures that all work performed, and products/materials used meet the J.W. Fleming Inc. standard of workmanship and comply with contractual standards and specifications.

JOB SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Valid driver’s license is preferred.
• Ability to travel out of town during the week or on weekends
• Ability to lift heavy equipment
• Excellent stamina
• High school diploma or equivalent is preferred.