Foreman Responsibilities

Foreman:

Overall responsibility – perform needed tasks and direct crew to move the project as a whole forward towards completion in a productive, safe, and correct manner.

Specific tasks:

• Become familiar with project plans, site, and requirements to reach the final product.
• Be able to shoot and confirm grades as needed.
• Operate equipment and direct other operators as needed.
• Be able to speak with customers and other contractors about current job progress and anticipated items that are at a minimum specific to that project.
• Direct crew on safety items and issues.
• Productive use of crew assets that move project forward in a cost effective manner.
• Fill out paperwork properly so payroll and job progress can be monitored and administered.
• Keep overall watch on large and small equipment, for care and maintenance and direct crew based on those observations.