Foreman - Construction Drilling

The Construction and Drilling Foreman is located in Salt Lake City, UT and typically reports directly to the Division Manager/Superintendent. Primary focus is providing superior leadership and management for the project(s) in accordance with policies and procedures adopted by the Company. The Construction and Drilling

About Black & McDonald Limited

Black & McDonald is an integrated, multi‑trade service provider that safely delivers high quality construction, facilities management, and technical solutions. We are a family-owned and family-run company that employs thousands of highly skilled and talented professionals across North America. With nearly 100 years of diverse market experience, we are a forward‑thinking organization with a strong track record of delivering operational excellence and customer-focused solutions that stand the test of time.

Black & McDonald’s Utilities team is growing! If you are committed and collaborative professional looking to contribute to a hard-working, innovative team, this opportunity is for you.

Responsibilities

• Foreman shall foster an environment of cooperation and support to enable employees to perform to their maximum potential.

Duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Ensure that safety policies are properly established, communicated, and implemented on the project
• Scheduling and coordination of crews, equipment, materials, outages, etcetera for performance of the work.

Coordinate and communicate with the Project Managers

• Support estimating as needed and execute work to support the profitable growth of the division;
• Enforces all company health, safety, and environment policies and procedures
• Supervises a small crew of employees (1-5) and prioritizes work accordingly
• Fulfills all assigned construction job duties, including project layout, timelines, and completes necessary paperwork

Interprets and follows plans, material lists and guidelines

• Oversees timesheets and related project paperwork from subordinate staff
• Conducts toolbox meetings as required to review overall operations
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Change Orientation
• Holds Self and Others Accountable
• Values and Respects Others
• Coaches and Develops
• Maximizes Business Performance and Team Effectiveness

Requirements

• Make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls.
• 3-4 years of experience supervising multiple crews and locations Involved in drilling and heavy equipment construction.
• Must possess Class A CDL driver license, or the ability to obtain within 90-days of employment.
• Working knowledge of various drilling techniques including rock drilling, slurry methods, temporary and permanent casing, and vibratory methods preferred.
• Ability, and willingness to travel to obtain and manage customers and projects.
• Must be a demonstrated communicator and team player.
• Must possess the ability to support job estimates and quantity take-offs as required.
• Prefer proficient skills with Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Bi-lingual communications ability a great plus, English/Spanish.
• Demonstrated safety performance record.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• Bend or twist their body.
• Repeat the same movements.
• Stand for long periods of time.
• Move two or more limbs together (for example, two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) while remaining in place.
• Choose quickly and correctly among various movements when responding to different signals.
• Use one or two hands to grasp, move, or assemble objects.
• See details of objects that are more than a few feet away.
• Determine the distance between objects.
• React quickly using hands, fingers, or feet.
• See details of objects that are less than a few feet away.
• Use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects.
• Adjust body movements or equipment controls to keep pace with speed changes of moving objects.
• Hold the arm and hand in one position or hold the hand steady while moving the arm.
• Use stomach and lower back muscles to support the body for long periods without getting tired.
• Focus on one source of sound and ignore others.

Black & McDonald welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodation is available on request for candidates to take part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.