Primoris Heavy Civil is continuing to expand our operations and seeking a skilled and experienced Drainage Foreman to join our team in Laredo, Tx. Drainage Foreman will need to have knowledge of drainage systems, including stormwater management, culverts, catch basins, and drainage piping. If you are a motivated and experienced professional looking for a challenging opportunity to lead and manage drainage projects, we encourage you to apply.

JOB SUMMARY

Supervise employees’ activities at the project site in accordance with schedules, budgets, plans, and pre-establish policies and procedures as directed by the superintendent.

JOB DUTIES 

Set daily work objectives that meet the goals of the schedule and communicate them to the crew while encouraging the crew’s input in the setting of the goals. Assist the superintendent in identifying and resolving quality control problems on job sites. Plan and coordinate drainage projects from start to finish, including site preparation, installation, and maintenance of drainage systems. Procure materials, equipment, and supplies needed for drainage projects, ensuring that all resources are available and delivered on time. Strive to meet company’s EEO/AA goals by assisting management in hiring and identifying qualified minorities/females/veterans for employment, training, and/or promotion. Participate in the pre-project or pre-task construction planning sessions to familiarize him/herself with unique characteristics of the schedule and the job budget. Organize, schedule and request needed personnel and subcontractors for timely project completion in conjunction with superintendent. Establish foreman’s weekly plan; update daily. Determine and recommend improvements in methods, schedules, and procedures where practical on the project. Has authority to dismiss laborers and operators when necessary and in accordance with established company guidelines. Recommend changes in material suppliers and truckers, which must be coordinated the superintendent. Assume responsibility for validating lines, grades, and quality of workmanship. Train laborers and craftsmen in the basic skills required to perform the tasks with minimum supervision. Inspect materials when delivered to ensure they comply with quality standards and specifications. Sign and code delivery tickets. Ensure material is delivered to the construction site per established agreements and in a timely fashion. Meet contract specifications and company quality standards. Maintain and encourage job safety. Review labor reports weekly. Report daily time of crew, equipment, and materials used, as well as quantities of work completed. Report any extra work, back charges to subcontractors, or delays caused by owner, utility company, or others. Working knowledge of various construction disciplines, labor relations, cost control, scheduling, safety regulations, engineering drawings, and other documents. Ability to supervise and evaluate craft performance. Perform other related duties as required of the position or as assigned by supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS

Post-offer drug/alcohol screen and physical evaluation. Strong knowledge of drainage systems, including stormwater management, culverts, catch basins, and drainage piping. Valid driver's license and clean driving record required. New Hire Orientation Quiz Applicant/employee must not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of such individual or others in the workplace. Job site safety requirements as required by the client (clean shaven, long sleeves, steel toe boots, etc.). Safety equipment as required by the client (hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, respirator, hearing protection, safety harness with lanyard, etc.).

WORK ENVIRONMENT
• Location: industrial construction sites and/or fabrication shop
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
o Uneven ground level
o Obstructed pathways
o Work performed at low and/or high elevations
o Work performed in confined areas

• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
o Predominately outdoor climate
o May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
o Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
o Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
o Potential exposure to chemical substances

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com. 

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit. 

Benefits: 

• Paid Company Holidays
• Paid PTO
• Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Short Term/Long Term Disability, 401K with matching contribution. 

AGENCY STATEMENT 

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. 

EEO STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.  

THIRD-PARTY AGENCY NOTICE

Primoris will not accept any unsolicited resumes from any third-party recruiting agencies either domestic or international. Primoris nor its subsidiaries will be responsible for any fees from the use of any unsolicited resumes either through our ATS or via electronic mail systems from any agency representative or agency consultant unless your firm is an approved vendor partner with a current executed agreement.