Superintendent/Foreman

  • Thompson Bros. Excavating Inc.
  • Vancouver, Washington
  • Full Time
SUPERINTENDENT / FOREMAN POSITION**

**Job Purpose and Summary**

A project Foreman is responsible for the management of the onsite crew(s) and the coordination with subcontractors, suppliers, and TBE project managers and superintendents. A Foreman will lead the crew by creating a daily and weekly plan alongside the Superintendent and project managers and communicate daily with his crew and subcontractors. Additionally, a foreman will be responsible for showing up each morning to his assigned project already prepared with tools, materials and knowledge to start each morning at the agreed upon start time.

**Responsibilities**

- Daily management meetings for proper equipment and crew scheduling

- Educating and training newer employees as needed

- Manage and direct crews and subcontractors daily

- Ensure the crew has all the necessary tools to complete the required task

- Ensure OSHA standards are adhered to

- Promote an atmosphere of teamwork and understanding of each crew members abilities, and communicate to each crew member what is expected so they have a clear understanding of the processes

- Notify mechanical team when services may be needed for onsite equipment

- Communicate with other supers, foreman, and project managers daily

- Track time and quantities and complete daily timecards and daily reports.

- Create a safe and helpful work environment

- Interface with customers and represent the ideals of Thompson Bros. Excavating, Inc.

**Working Environment**

- Typical working environment is working mostly on 1 or 2 different project sites per week in all weather conditions

- Typical working hours vary based on weather conditions and seasons, but summer months are typically 40+ hours a week, 5 days a week and winters tend to be right around 40 hours a week, weather pending

- We typically try to avoid working Saturdays or Sundays, however the occasional Saturday may be required during the busy summer season

**Job Requirements and Qualifications**

- Basic math skills and understanding

- Previous experience as a civil foreman, or history of leadership roles

- Quality Control and an understanding of specifications

- Understanding of project plans and specifications and where to find critical information when needed

- Understanding of civil construction operations and operations of most construction equipment and small tools

- Ability to interact and communicate with TBE customers

- Determine risk vs reward when trying to overcome roadblocks onsite

- Mentor and train employees for future growth

- Current certified and/or willing to certify in: First Aid, CPR, CDL, Confined Space, Competent Person, Erosion and Sediment Control,

- Help create look-ahead schedules

- GPS (Topcon) system experience is preferred

- Able to potential onsite or design conflicts before they happen

- Understanding of utility locates and ability to call them in if needed

- Ability to spot change orders or non-contract work prior to performing work

**Compensation and Benefits**

- **Pay: $100,000+ per year**

- Comprehensive Medical Insurance plans with low to $0 monthly premiums, including vision

- Additional voluntary insurance options include Dental and additional optional buy ups

- Flexible Paid Time Off and Sick Time

- Company Paid Life Insurance

- 401(k) options with up to 4% employer match

- Monthly $20 phone allowance or company phone

- We are a family owned and operated company that can be very flexible in as needed

*Visit our website at tbeinc.us for all of our current job postings*
Job ID: 479831748
Originally Posted on: 6/4/2025

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