Laborer General Foreman

About Mortenson:

Mortenson’s success stems from ingenuity, expertise, and exceptional people, driven by an unwavering commitment to customer service. Rooted in our core values—trust, safety, teamwork, responsibility, service, and stewardship—our mission is to create an exceptional customer experience while advancing modern society through innovative structures and facilities.

Recognized as an industry leader and a valued community partner, Mortenson’s collaborative teams are the foundation of our success. We have proudly earned over 40 “best place to work” awards since 2002.…What are you waiting for?!

The Opportunity: 

Mortenson is currently seeking an experienced General Foreman who is responsible for organizing and directing craft team members based on project schedule, including preparation, handling and supplying of materials to be used by other craft team members.

Responsibilities:

• Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
• Supervise and coordinate activities of foreman and their assigned craft workers
• Interpret specifications, blueprints and job orders
• Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
• Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedule, using knowledge capacities of equipment and assigned personnel
• Study/analyze in schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for completion of job
• Analyze and resolve work problems
• Maintain time records
• May make cost estimate for contracts 
  • Use logical step-by-step procedures in work
  • Plan work and solve problems
  • Make decisions based on measurable information
  • May operate machinery
• Provide leadership to other team members and apprentices by displaying resourcefulness, starting work
• habits, and creativity in problem solving based on information and judgment
• Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels 
• Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage 
• Performance
• Daily Work Logs
• Oversight of trade partners
• Weekly SWPPP Inspections
• Engage in daily foreman meetings
• Submit three day lookahead for POND meetings
• Calculate and report daily production and quantities
• All other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Strong teamwork orientation and detail orientation.
• Positive attitude and professional customer service skills.
• Ability to work under broad assignment.
• Works according to well-defined, established procedures and standard, detailed instructions.
• Ability to work with minimum assistance and supervision.
• Active listening skills and effective communication including an openness to diverse input and feedback.

Qualifications: 

• High school diploma or GED 
• Minimum 5 years of related experience; commercial or residential infrastructure experience (preferred) – SWPPP installation and Maintenance 
• Previous experience working with tools, equipment and machinery.

Physical requirements:

• Repetitive Hand/Arm/Leg Movements
• Lifting/Carrying/ Pushing
  • *Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs. will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.
• Walking Multiple Miles per day on uneven ground

Benefits offered to Craft; non-union, full-time team members include: 

• Medical and prescription drug plans – the choice between two affordable HSA-eligible medical plans that include vision coverage 
• Dental plan 
• 401k retirement plan with generous matching and profit-sharing contributions 
• Paid time off, holidays, and other paid leaves 
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 
• Employee assistance program online mental health tool and concierge 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Adoption Assistance  
• Gym Membership Discount Program  
• Identity Theft Protection 

Join us at Mortenson and be part of a team that’s building a better future. Apply today!

Mortenson is an EOE/Affirmative Action/M/F/Veteran/Disabled employer.