Erosion Control Foreman

ASN Constructors is a joint venture of three international contractors (Acciona, Shikun & Binui and North American Construction Group) who will work with the Metro Flood Diversion Authority and other area stakeholders to build a historic project that will protect the citizens of the Fargo-Moorhead area from flood waters from the Red River. We will provide value to our employees through craft training programs, competitive benefits and a safe work environment and value to the local community with outstanding project quality and opportunity for employment and training programs.

The Erosion Control Foreman is responsible for managing on-site erosion control, pumping of water and dewatering plans and tasks while leading crew members in a safe and efficient manner.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure efficient deployment and productivity of work crews
• Ensure and enforce compliance with all company, client and legislated Safety policies and procedures
• Conduct daily and weekly safety meetings and inspections and complete follow-up activities
• Ensures environmental regulations are adhered to on project
• Ensures corrective actions are taken in a timely manner when eroded areas are identified
• Ensures temporary erosion control devices are installed and removed correctly and to the approval of regulations
• Knowledgeable regarding erosion control in all aspects of construction process
• Performs inspections and reports on erosion control needs and status of previously installed devices
• Provide maintenance to all eroded areas and previously installed erosion control devices immediately following rain or thawing on the project
• Ensure mid-term and long-term plans are carried through to short-term plans and executed
• Develop and implement dewatering plan, systems, and procedures
• Ensure compliance with permitting requirements for continuous operation
• Assist in determining equipment specifications for upcoming projects
• Understand dewatering and water pumping machinery needs with ability to fabricate parts as needed to assure timely start-up/ repairs of equipment.
• Maintain many field sites within the project and their associated equipment
• Direct, mentor, coach and upskill the erosion control crew in their roles
• Participate in the review and improvement of dewatering and cost performance
• Control expenditures and cost production by minimizing equipment downtime through properly executed preventative maintenance and repairs
• Ensure adequate and suitable safety equipment, including PPE, is supplied, readily accessible, properly used and maintained.
• Report all incidents and hazards to the Supervisor and the Safety department

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Problem-solving abilities
• Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications
• Decision-making skills to ensure that the project is completed on time and on budget
• Leadership skills for providing clear direction to team members

Experience/Qualifications:

• One year of experience in an erosion control supervisory capacity preferred and at least 3 years of heavy equipment operation or equivalent combination
• Heavy/Civil experience required.
• Experience with overburden or road construction is strongly preferred
• Valid Driver's License required

Work Environment:

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration
• Noise levels in the work environment is usually loud
• Ability to wear and work in personnel protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ankle-supporting safety-toed work boots and a safety vest

Physical Demands:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions
• Extensive moving or positioning heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs.)
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and ascend/descend to reach materials or enter heavy equipment
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand

ASN Constructors and its affiliate companies are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of their race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, age, gender, genetics, creed, veterans' status or sexual orientation.

ASN Constructors has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.