Project Foreman - Water and Wastewater Construction, NJ

Sovereign Consulting is hiring a Project Foreman for Water and Wastewater Construction in Robbinsville Twp, NJ. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in the sector, focusing on overseeing construction teams, ensuring project adherence to plans, schedules, and budgets, and maintaining safety protocols. Responsibilities include coordinating activities, providing guidance, monitoring progress, and communicating with stakeholders. This is a full-time on-site position.
About the position

Sovereign Consulting Inc. is seeking a Project Foreman specializing in Water and Wastewater Construction to oversee the day-to-day operations of construction projects in Central-Southern New Jersey. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of experience in the water and wastewater construction sector, demonstrating a strong background in managing construction teams and ensuring project completion within established timelines. This role is critical in coordinating tasks, managing teams, and ensuring that all projects are executed safely and efficiently. As a Project Foreman, you will lead and supervise on-site construction teams, which include laborers, equipment operators, and tradespeople. Your responsibilities will encompass coordinating project activities to ensure adherence to project plans, schedules, and budgets. You will provide hands-on guidance and instruction to team members, ensuring that all work is completed to high-quality standards. Monitoring progress and productivity will be essential, as you will need to identify and resolve any challenges that arise during the construction process. Clear communication with Project Managers and stakeholders is vital, as you will be responsible for providing updates on project status. You will also enforce safety protocols and regulations to maintain a safe working environment for all team members. Additionally, you will assist in the planning and scheduling of resources, materials, and equipment, and participate in the selection and training of new team members as needed.

Responsibilities
• Lead and supervise on-site construction teams, including laborers, equipment operators, and tradespeople
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• Coordinate project activities, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, and budgets
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• Provide hands-on guidance and instruction to team members, ensuring work is completed to high quality standards
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• Monitor progress and productivity, identifying and resolving any challenges that arise
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• Maintain clear communication with Project Managers and stakeholders to provide updates on project status
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• Enforce safety protocols and regulations to ensure a safe working environment for all team members
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• Assist in the planning and scheduling of resources, materials, and equipment
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• Participate in the selection and training of new team members as needed

Requirements
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in water and wastewater construction
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• High School Diploma or Associate Degree in a related field
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• Proven experience in a leadership role, managing construction teams and projects
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• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
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• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
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• Familiarity with construction equipment, tools, and techniques
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• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and documents
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• Understanding of safety regulations and protocols

Nice-to-haves

Benefits
• Group healthcare program
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• Vision and dental coverage plan
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• Life and AD&D insurance plans
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• Short & long-term disability programs
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• Other supplemental insurance programs
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• 401(k) retirement plan
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• Tuition reimbursement program
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• Paid holidays
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• Paid vacation