Groundwork Foreman
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Job Location:
Des Moines, IA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description: Groundwork Foreman
Reports To: Groundwork Project Manager
Direct Reports: Apprentices
Join Team Kline Where Youre Not Just an Employee Youre an Owner!
When you join Team Kline you become anemployee owner sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004 weve grown to over 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines Waterloo Cedar Rapids Omaha and Kansas City. Weve expanded our services to include HVAC electrical plumbing and more!
Job Summary:
The Groundwork Foreman oversees site preparation excavation trenching and other underground activities. This role includes managing daily activities maintaining equipment collaborating with the Project Managers and customers to meet project objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
Reports To: Groundwork Project Manager
Direct Reports: Apprentices
Join Team Kline Where Youre Not Just an Employee Youre an Owner!
When you join Team Kline you become anemployee owner sharing in our success as we continue to grow. Since wiring our first home in 2004 weve grown to over 400 team members across five locations: Des Moines Waterloo Cedar Rapids Omaha and Kansas City. Weve expanded our services to include HVAC electrical plumbing and more!
Job Summary:
The Groundwork Foreman oversees site preparation excavation trenching and other underground activities. This role includes managing daily activities maintaining equipment collaborating with the Project Managers and customers to meet project objectives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and guide the underground crew ensuring tasks are completed according to project plans.
- Work with Project Managers to plan and schedule activities; coordinate with other trades on-site.
- Interpreting blueprints and layouts.
- Enforce safety protocols and conduct regular inspections.
- Monitor work quality and ensure it meets company and client standards.
- Manage materials tools and equipment; track labor hours and material usage.
- Maintain daily logs and report progress to the Project Manager.
- 2 years in underground; 1 years in a supervisory role.
- Concrete finishing knowledge and experience.
- Strong leadership problem-solving customer service blueprint reading and communication abilities.
- Basic computer skills.
- Willingness to work in varying weather conditions and travel to job sites.
- Valid drivers license.
- Must be able to be insured under company vehicle insurance policy.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Capable of working in various weather conditions including extreme heat cold and rain.
- Stamina to stand walk and operate equipment for extended periods.
- Willingness to travel to various job sites as needed.
- Outdoor:
- Primarily outdoor work often in challenging weather conditions.
- Exposure to construction sites with varying levels of noise dust and heavy equipment operation.
- Frequent interaction with crew members subcontractors and other site personnel.
- Comply with OSHA safety guidelines and wear PPE as needed.
- Report hazards and follow safe work practices.
- Benefits Galore: Comprehensive medical dental vision life insurance and short-term disability plans. Team Kline covers long term disability 100%.
- Financial Security: 401k with a company match plus our amazing Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) because here you own a piece of the company.
- Paid Time Off: Generous paid holidays and up to five weeks of paid time off.
- Training & Growth: Accredited on-site apprenticeship partnered with Hawkeye Community College for Electrical and HVAC and ABC of Iowa for plumbing apprenticeships. Career advancement and career development opportunities as well as continuing education.
- Fun Perks: Company outings opportunities to win cash prizes and a team environment like no other.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Construction Experience
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Rigging
- Commercial Driving
- Paving
- OSHA
- Roofing
- Irrigation
- Telecommunication
- Horizontal Drilling
- Excavator
- Leadership Experience
About Company
Do you want to work for a company where your efforts are not only appreciated and acknowledged, but also well compensated? Do you like the thought of working with a team where 100% employee ownership means every member of the team is working towards the same goal? Do you want to becom ... View more
