Foundation Foreman

Position Summary: The Foundation Foreman is responsible for leading and directing foundation crews in the construction of foundations for utility power infrastructure, including transmission towers, poles, and substations. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to engineering specifications and company standards.

Essential Functions:

• Crew: 
  • Coach, lead and manage daily activities of foundation crews, ensuring proper task execution and productivity.
• Work Oversight: 
  • Direct excavation, formwork, rebar placement, concrete pouring, and anchor bolt installation.
• Safety Compliance: 
  • Enforce safety protocols, conduct daily safety meetings, and ensure adherence to OSHA and company standards.
• Quality Assurance: 
  • Inspect work to confirm compliance with engineering drawings and specifications.
• Resource Coordination: 
  • Ensure proper use of tools, equipment, and materials; report shortages or issues promptly.
• Problem-Solving: 
  • Address on-site challenges such as soil conditions, equipment malfunctions, and weather delays.
• Documentation: 
  • Maintain accurate daily logs of crew activities, hours worked, and progress updates for reporting to the General Foreman.

Minimum Requirements:

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical training in civil or construction preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in foundation work, with at least 1–2 years in a leadership role.
• Knowledge of concrete foundations, rebar installation, and soil stabilization techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret civil and structural drawings.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Familiarity with safety regulations and environmental compliance.
• Must possess a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and demonstrate safe driving.
• Able to travel long distances on short notice, when required.
• Able to work for extended periods in various locations, when required.
• Able to lift in excess of 50 lbs.
• Able to properly inspect rubber goods and PPE.
• Willing to work over-time when requested.
• Willing to work outside of the normal work schedule including weekends, holidays, and overtime as required for the position.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle to feel; and reach with hands and arms.

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at construction job sites. The noise level in the work environment and job sites can be loud. This position is performed in outside weather conditions. 

Competencies:

• Self-Motivated
• Team-Oriented
• Customer Oriented
• Effective Communication 
• Ethical Conduct
• Must be able to follow Company safety rules and all other Company policies.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities/Females/Veterans/Disabled

VA Approved Apprenticeship Program – GI Bill Benefits Available to Eligible Veterans

Pike Electric, LLC is a Non-union Company

NOTE: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as requested to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.