Habitat Restoration Construction Foreman

Description

HELIX Environmental Planning, Inc. (HELIX), a growing, California-based employee-owned environmental consulting firm, is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Construction Foreman with critical thinking skills and a strong work ethic to join our team in Los Angeles (El Monte). HELIX offers biological and cultural resources, regulatory permitting, landscape architecture, acoustical, air quality, habitat restoration and GIS services to both the public and private sectors. 

Why work at HELIX? 

· Employee-owned since 2004

· Offers a hybrid work schedule with flexibility of working in-office and remotely

· Invested in professional growth and employee development and training

· Recognized for our workplace practices, employee wellness programs, and community contributions

· Named as one of the 2023 Best Firms to Work For by ZweigGroup

HELIX also offers a competitive benefits package, that includes:

· Robust Health Coverage (Medical, Dental, Vision) for employee and dependents

· Life /Long Term Disability Insurance

· Accrual of Paid Personal Time Off

· Bonus Program

· Wellness Program

· Employee Stock Ownership Plan participation

· 401K participation with employer contributions

Construction Foreman Duties: 

The Construction Foreman will be responsible for leading multiple crews on multiple construction tasks/sites simultaneously. This position will independently assess the status of construction-oriented projects and accurately/timely report to project managers and supervisor. This position will also meet regularly with project managers, clients and biologists. This position is required to actively perform tasks with crews.

Hourly wages will be based on qualifications and experience. Starting hourly rates will range between $30 to $35 per hour and will be commensurate with the candidate’s relevant experience. 

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HELIX is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and an inclusive work environment. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of gender, race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, disability, age, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service or veteran status. These protections extend to all management practices and decisions, including recruitment and hiring, appraisal systems, promotions, training, and career development programs.

Requirements

 Minimum Requirements for Construction Foreman: 

• Experience with irrigation      installation, programming and monitoring controllers and irrigation field      adjustments
• Experience with operating heavy equipment      such as a backhoe, ride-on trencher, skidsteer, front-end loader, etc.
• Previous experience directing crews      as a foreman/crew lead and day-to-day planning/supervision of project      sites
• Previous experience assessing and      reporting status of construction-oriented projects independently
• Previous experience with electronic      logs/reporting
• Physically able to stand for      extended periods of time, walk on slopes/uneven terrain and lift up to 50      lbs., 
• Valid California Driver’s License with      a clean driving record over the last 3 years
• Fluent in English with strong      oral/written communication skills

Additional skills considered a plus: 

• Bilingual (fluent in English/Spanish)
• Experience working with environmental consultants, such as      biologists
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Qualified Applicator’s License (QAL)