Pile Driving Foreman

Loureiro Contractors, Inc. (LCI) is a contractor with a broad range of experience in infrastructure development, environmental remediation and demolition. Our in-house capabilities include: sitework, concrete construction, soil/groundwater/sediment remediation, roadways, bridges, earth retaining systems, underground utilities, and UST removal and replacement.

Loureiro Contractors, Inc. (LCI) is searching for a knowledgeable and experienced Pile Driving Foreman for projects in the New England region.

LCI’s goal is to hire individuals with a passion for construction to help us grow as a company, and in turn offer opportunities for personal growth within the company.

Responsibilities:

• Monitor work performance and productivity of crew to ensure compliance with specifications, procedures, quality, and safety requirements.
• Promote job site safety, encouraging safe work practices and ensuring compliance to safety policies.
• Conducting daily huddles with crew and weekly tool box talks covering pertinent safety topics.
• Produce a daily safety report of activities to be performed to include preparation of any JHAs for each type of work activity.
• Direct crew to achieve completion of the project on schedule, within budget, with quality workmanship that conforms to current plans, specifications and work plans.
• Conduct daily inspections/minor maintenance of pile driving equipment and rigging.
• Accountable for ensuring the work done meets standards and for improving productivity and quality as needed.
• Work with superintendent(s) to prepare work schedule, determine manpower requirements, material quantities, equipment needs, and supervise completion of work in its entirety.
• Accountable for following project plans and schedules and ensuring that crews meet daily and weekly production goals.
• Advise superintendent of potential problems, work interference, and schedule difficulties; assist with resolving the problems that arise.
• Accountable for the preparation of all reports as required to include time sheets for labor/equipment hours, quantity tracking under applicable cost codes and completion of daily diary entries using HeavyJob.
• Collecting material and delivery tickets and ensuring they make it to the Field/Project Engineer.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by acting and communicating in a manner to get along with customers, co-workers, supervisors, and management.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Familiarity with working in a union environment is preferable.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of construction experience with 5+ years of Pile Driving and leadership experience.
• Familiarity with pile driving equipment.
• High school diploma or diploma in a skilled trade;
• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices and procedures, equipment maintenance and use, and OSHA guidelines;
• Current OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 card; or the ability to acquire current card.
• Ability to identify problems and solve them as they arise.
• Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints and convey this information to others.
• Excellent organizational, leadership skills, and team-building skills.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Aptitude in math and strong problem-solving abilities and conflict resolution skills.
• Must be a self-starter, highly motivated with the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Ability to quickly learn LCI’s various policies, procedures and software programs.
• Proactive, driven and actively exercises good judgement while on the job.
• Strong organizational skills to keep the project on schedule and on track.

Loureiro Contractors, Inc. (LCI) is a subsidiary of Loureiro Engineering Associates, Inc., an employee-owned (ESOP), full-service multi-disciplinary consulting firm with operations in Connecticut, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, North Carolina, and the District of Columbia. Loureiro’ s areas of expertise include the integration of the highest quality engineering, construction, environmental health & safety, energy, laboratory analytical, and waste management services.

EEO/AAP Statement Loureiro Engineering Associates Inc. is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.