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Granite Construction Company General Foreman in Pasco, Washington
Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Are you interested in the opportunity to work for an industry-leading company that will give you the experience and exposure you need to build your career and personal brand? If so, then you've come to the right place! General Summary The General Foreman will be responsible for supervising and coordinating all on-site activities, ensuring that construction projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in heavy civil construction, strong leadership skills, and a proven ability to manage multiple teams and projects simultaneously. This is a safety sensitive position. This position is based out of Hermiston, OR. Essential Job Accountabilities * Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel * Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors * Recruiting, hiring, training, managing and mentoring employees and contractors * Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices and safety needs * Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets and procedures * Developing and managing project budgets and quality standards for all sites * Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably * Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials Education * High School Diploma, GED or equivalent years of experience Work Experience * Appropriate training and experience required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities * Customer-service skills to communicate with inspectors and administration to develop a positive working relationship. * Decision-making skills for selecting personnel and subcontractors for specific tasks and jobs to meet deadlines and budgets. * Leadership skills for effectively delegating tasks to workers. * Speaking skills for providing clear orders, explaining complex information to clients and construction workers and discussing technical details * Technical skills for interpreting construction methods and technologies along with contracts and technical drawings. * Time-management skills to meet deadlines and ensuring construction phases are completed on time so that the next phase can start. * Writing skills for writing budgets, proposals and plans along with documenting work progress for clients and others involved. Physically, working foremen must be able to: * Work easily and skillfully with hands * Climb and maintain balance on ladders and scaffolds * See well (naturally or with correction) and distinguish colors * Reach for, handle, and grasp wires and hand tools * Bend, crouch, and work in small places * Lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds. Our Benefits at a Glance: Building tomorrow starts with you, and Granite knows that you can excel only if we support you in and out of the workplace. That is why we offer a broad benefits package that includes, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending plans, as well as special programs for musculoskeletal health, mental wellness, and more. Hourly employees may choose from two PPO medical plans through Anthem BlueCross, including our most popular plan, for which 100% of the premium is paid by Granite for eligible employees. Employees can also opt into a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). As part of our investment in your future outside of the workplace, Granite provides a 100% match on the first 6% of eligible compensation that salaried employees defer into their 4