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Foreman (T&D)

Burns & McDonnell
full-time
Houston, TX
Posted 10/22/2026

Job Description

Description

SUMMARY

A Foreman is responsible for managing and overseeing daily operations at a worksite to ensure the completion of projects in a safe and efficient manner.

DUTIES

  • Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel

  • Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors

  • Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices and safety needs

  • Emphasizing safe use of tools, machinery and equipment while providing training on proper PPE and work procedures

  • Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably

  • Regularly reporting project status to supervisors, site engineers and other officials

  • Read project plans, drawings, specifications and blueprints

  • Create and manage schedules and monitor attendance of the crew

  • Manage employees to ensure the project is kept on schedule

  • Performs other duties as assigned

  • Complies with all policies and standards

Qualifications

REQUIREMENTS    

  • Minimum of 10 years’ experience    

  • Must meet standards to qualify for and maintain the Company’s vehicle driving privileges as outlined in the Company’s Motor Vehicle Safety Policy

  • Must be able to assess through Burns and McDonnell assessment program    

   

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

  • Ability to stand, walk, sit, or reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, crawl, push and pull  

  • Ability to use repetitive hand motions and the ability to grasp and operate field tools and equipment   

  • Ability to climb on, in or through equipment in confined spaces and elevated work using fall protection harnesses.   

  • Ability to work long hours with infrequent days off, night shifts, and in adverse climates.   

  • Ability to use respirators or Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus.   

  • Ability to utilize vision abilities including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.   

  • Ability to lift, carry and or move up to 50 pounds   

  • Ability to work in an environment with loud noises and vibrations for extended periods of time  

  • Ability to properly wear and/or use Personal Protection Equipment  

  

COGNITIVE REQUIREMENTS  

  • Ability to seek advice, make decisions, exercise sound judgement, and solve problems  

  • Ability to work under stressful situations  

  • Ability to learn and adopt new processes and technology   

  • Ability to apply verbal and/or written instructions or other information  

This job posting will remain open a minimum of 72 hours and on an ongoing basis until filled.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans

Job Construction Services

Primary Location US-TX-Houston

Schedule: Full-time

Travel: Yes, 100 % of the Time

Req ID: 254443

Job Hire Type Experienced #LI-DNI #CSP

About the job

Job Type

full-time

Location

Houston, TX

Category

Civil / Site

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