Equipment Operator Foreman

Kiewit is one of North America’s largest and most respected construction and engineering organizations. With its roots dating back to 1884, the employee-owned organization operates through a network of subsidiaries in the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Kiewit offers construction and engineering services in a variety of markets including transportation; oil, gas and chemical; power; building; marine; water / wastewater; industrial; and mining. Kiewit had 2024 revenues of $16.8 billion and employs 31,800 staff and craft employees.

Position Summary

Effectively lead and manage crew members' daily activities and production according to the project timeline, plans, specifications, codes and industry standards and provide the necessary training on proper safety and operational procedures. Work with or supervise other crafts at levels appropriate to training and skills as requested by project supervision.

Experience Level

Lead

Primary Responsibilities and Duties

• Plan, coordinate and organize people, equipment, tools and materials to promote the safe, efficient and timely construction of the project.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
• Maintain accurate reporting records including job quantities, productivity rates, time sheets and daily management reports.
• May assist in developing a weekly schedule and in carrying out sequence of activities for assigned crew.
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company’s reputation for quality workmanship / product.
• Responsible for the safety of those on the crew and will conduct all operations according to all applicable company and government safety rules.
• Will develop and maintain a proper crew attitude by conducting toolbox meetings and communicating safety concerns, work scope, plans and schedules to leadmen and crews.
• Monitor compliance by all employees under his / her supervision with all Company policies

Qualifications

Requirements

The person in this position needs to constantly move about a construction / industrial site, so should be able to stand, walk, sit, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, and / or crawl

Constantly works in a construction environment and will be exposed to changing outdoor weather conditions

Work irregular hours, weekends, overtime and holidays as required

May be required to use ladders / mechanical platforms / manlifts / scaffold to access required equipment / work areas (may exceed 200 feet), so must be able to climb and maintain balance on formwork, steel formwork, stairs, ladders and scaffolds

Move and work in and around confined and cluttered places, and uneven surfaces

Must be able to complete tasks in a noisy and dusty environment

May be required / able to move items weighing up to 50 pounds across construction / industrial site

Must have required tools

May require U.S. Driver License

Observe and comply with all safety and project rules, perform other duties as required

Ability to pass pre-access drug and alcohol testing

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status.

Company : Kiewit_Craft