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United Infrastructure Gro Carpenter Foreman in Summerville, South Carolina
United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 90+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.
Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits :
Highly Competitive Salaries
Generous Performance Bonuses
Robust Subsistence Allowances
Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
Significant Paid Time Off
Life and Disability Insurance
Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.
Foreman Primary Work Function: A craftsman with extensive skill and experience level, able to manage a crew consisting of carpenters, finishers, and laborers to safely perform construction tasks.
Typical Duties include but are not limited to:
- Job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project, including the ability to work with tools, lumber, and materials.
Ability to lift and manipulate objects up to 80 lbs.
Ability to work at heights up to and above 10 feet.
Basic Carpentry as it relates to the building and bracing of wooden forms and falsework.
Drive Pile – must be able to work off the ground positioning pile in leads, climbing ladders up to 60 feet.
Steel and Concrete Girder Erection – must be able to work off the ground assembling and guiding girders into final position, including handling as needed to preset.
Able to clearly explain steps, provide clear directions and answer questions while organizing subordinates.
Able to properly train subordinates on the tasks being performed.
Able to work and supervise others in a safe manner within the guidelines of the company’s policies.
Have mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do timesheets, including quantities.
Able to read and check grades.
Able to identify potential schedule conflicts, and problems and communicate with Supervisor.
Able to read blueprints and assist Supervisor with formulation of work plan.
Be able to successfully train a replacement.
While supervising a crew, be able to communicate, inspect, handle conflict, and follow directions.
Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:
Able to read plans, perform simple layout with minimal supervision.
Plan and schedule own work and crews on a daily/weekly basis.
Perform multiple technical skills – proficient in four (4) areas of structural operations:
Steel Erection
Form/Construct Overhangs
Substructure Concrete
Pile Driving
Understand the basics of cost control, equipment operations and project requirements.
Effectively manage the work plan and a crew of 5-6 employees with minimal supervision.
Minimum of five+ years in bridge/heavy highway construction in Leadman/Lead Carpenter/Foreman I role.
Some supervisory experience.
Valid Driver’s License and good driving record required.
REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:
18 years of Age
Able to pass a Drug Test
Legally Eligible to Work in the US