Bridge Foreman

Job Description

This Foreman will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a bridge crew. The Foreman will plan, direct and coordinate the bridge crew to ensure safety, quality and productivity metrics are achieved. This role is classified as safety sensitive.

Benefits

• Holiday Pay
• Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability
• 401(k) with match
• Yearly boot reimbursement
• Referral bonus program

Activities/Tasks/Scope

• Lead by example that safety is the number one priority
• Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of the bridge crew
• Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning
• Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met
• Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment
• Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
• Confer with superintendent or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities
• Aid workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
• Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary
• Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
• Other duties as assigned

Performance Measures

• Safety
• Quality of product
• Meeting specifications

Competencies

• Leading Others
• Work Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Initiating Action
• Adaptability
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have a clean driving record
• 5-6 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction specifically working on bridges
• 2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a team

Physical Demands

• Keyboarding/typing
• Read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Effectively verbally communicate
• Stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
• Work above the ground on bridges
• Use manual labor tools involved in the construction of a bridge

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements
• Work is performed on bridges under fall protection guidelines
• Must have a valid driver's license; have and keep a clean driving record