Foreman - Pipe

Overview

Posillico is Building for Generations.

 

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

 

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

 

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

 

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Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Pipe Foreman provides leadership for one or more crews on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation construction projects (highway, road, bridge, civil, and site work). This role ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget. The Foreman upholds the company vision, reports to the Project Superintendent or General Foreman, and manages field operations with high professionalism.

 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety:   Lead daily safety protocols (AHA’s, Toolbox Talks, Safety Huddles). Ensure proper use of PPE, conduct safety walks, verify Miss Utility requests, and confirm utility locations. Oversee housekeeping, log daily safety data in Procore, and participate in incident investigations.

• Financial: Track and enter daily labor and equipment hours into timecard software. Coordinate daily with the Superintendent on project schedules, utilize the Plan of the Day (POD), develop weekly look-ahead schedules, and monitor crew production performance.
• Production and Quality: Manage and coordinate tasks with subcontractors, vendors, and utility owners. Review plan documents to ensure conformance, execute SWPPP requirements, minimize re-work, and document daily activities using photos and journals in the project management system.

Qualifications

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, time-management, organization, and plan-reading skills.
• Proficient with electronic documents and construction management software.
• Valid Driver’s License free from serious or frequent violations.
• Able to obtain TWIC or other background credentials for government/restricted sites.

 

SPECIFIC QUAILIFICATIONS:

• Experience: 5+ years of heavy construction experience (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, underground utilities) as a heavy equipment operator and pipe layer. Must include at least 2 years of direct experience as a pipe Foreman.
• Equipment Mastery: Skilled with machinery used for underground utilities, including dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes, rollers, tampers and trench compactors.
• Trench Safety: Knowledgeable in various trench sheeting and shoring systems and their proper use in diverse ground conditions and confined spaces.
• Technical Skills: Able to interpret survey grade stakes/grading plans, use an auto level, rod, pipe laser, and perform calculations for routine utility and drainage structure installations.
• Utility Systems Expertise: Deep understanding of materials and installation methods for gravity/pressurized sewer, stormwater and water piping including all associated structures.
• Water & Erosion Management: Experienced in surface/groundwater management (centrifugal, diaphragm, well points, filter bags, sedimentation ponds). Knowledgeable in constructing and maintaining erosion controls (silt fence, inlet protection, rock check dams, slope drains, matting).
• Rigging & Signaling: Competent in selecting, inspecting, and using rigging and hand signals for lifting materials and drainage structures.
• Certifications: Possesses or can obtain VDOT ESCCC-QP and VA DEQ RLD certifications.

 

POSITION LOGISTICS:

• Reports to: Superintendent or General Foreman
• Location: Northern Virginia and/or Richmond area
• Travel Requirements: Works within an operating region that may require one-way travel distances of up to 100 miles. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

 

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.

 

#LI-Onsite

 

Posillico Civil, Inc. together with its parent, subsidiaries, affiliates, partners and joint ventures (collectively “Posillico”) do not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Posillico or an employee of Posillico, by mail, electronically, or otherwise will be considered property of Posillico. Posillico will not pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Posillico will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. As a condition for payment, an Agency shall have an agreement signed by an authorized Posillico representative. Verbal or written communications from any employee of Posillico shall not be considered binding obligations. All resumes whether unsolicited or solicited shall be the property of Posillico.