Foundation Manager
Charlotte, NC - USA
Job Summary
The Foundation Manager oversees all aspects of foundation construction for utility power infrastructure including transmission towers poles and substations. This role is responsible for ensuring work is executed safely efficiently and in full compliance with engineering specifications project requirements and company standards. The Foundation Manager leads field crews manages resources and coordinates with project stakeholders to deliver high-quality foundation installations on time and within budget. You will report to the Operations Vice President.
Essential Functions
Manage and oversee foundation construction activities including drilling excavation rebar installation and concrete placement
Supervise field crews drillers and technicians to ensure productivity quality and safety standards are met
Plan and coordinate daily operations equipment usage and crew assignments
Review and interpret engineering drawings geotechnical reports and construction specifications
Ensure foundations are installed to required depth alignment and tolerance standards
Monitor site conditions (soil weather access) and adjust execution methods as needed
Coordinate with project managers engineers inspectors and subcontractors
Track production schedule progress and ensure milestones are achieved
Manage materials equipment logistics and on-site resources
Identify and resolve operational challenges delays or technical issues
Maintain accurate records of work performed inspections and project documentation
Enforce all OSHA regulations company safety policies and site-specific safety plans
Lead daily safety meetings job hazard analyses (JHAs) and pre-task planning sessions
Ensure proper use of PPE safe equipment operation and adherence to safety procedures
Investigate incidents near misses and implement corrective actions
Promote a strong safety culture and accountability across all crew member
Minimum Requirements
High school diploma or GED (Associates or Bachelors Degree in Construction Management Engineering or related field preferred)
5 years of experience in foundation construction drilling or heavy civil/utility work
2 years in a supervisory or leadership role
Strong knowledge of foundation systems drilling techniques and construction processes
Ability to read and interpret blueprints engineering plans and specifications
Valid drivers license
Occasionally lift carry push or pull materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Available to work outages storms emergencies including on call rotation.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job.
While performing the responsibilities of this job you will be required to talk listen and use hand signals to communicate. The job frequently requires you to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle objects operate tools or controls; reach with hands and arms.
Work Environment
While performing the responsibilities of this job you are frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles moving mechanical parts and vibration. You are occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. You will perform job responsibilities in extreme heat cold wet windy and storm conditions.
Our Benefits
Medical dental and vision insurance
HSA dependent care and medical flexible spending accounts
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
401(k) with company match
Life insurance and short-term and long-term disability
Paid time off paid holidays and family and medical leave
If this sounds like you come join the PIKE family.
About Us
Founded in 1945 Pike is a leading provider of construction repair and engineering services for electric and gas utilities as well as telecommunications companies with a growing portfolio of turnkey renewable projects. We work with hundreds of utility clients across the country and we continuously expand our offerings to supply our customers with the ideas technology experience workforce and equipment to perform any job.
Essential is the one word that sums up who we are the work we do and what our people mean to us. Each of our employees plays a critical role in ensuring that infrastructure systems are up and running when people and businesses need them.
Pike is a family-oriented workplace with a strong culture of safety collaboration innovation and exceptional customer service.
Pike Electric LLC is an equal opportunity employer.
Required Experience:
Manager
About Company
Pike is one of the largest providers of Energy Solutions in the U.S. We provide engineering, construction and maintenance for distribution and transmission powerlines and substations, or EPC for turnkey and renewable energy projects.