Foreman

Requisition ID: 1649 – Posted 28 days ago

About the Role

The Traffic Signal Construction Foreman leads the field installation of signalized intersections and related transportation infrastructure. This role coordinates civil, electrical, low-voltage, and traffic safety work to achieve acceptance by DOT/municipal inspectors, prime contractor QC, and project engineers. The Foreman ensures the intersection can be safely energized, commissioned, and accepted for project turnover and billing. Signal construction is a critical-path scope; the Foreman must manage scheduling dependencies, lane closures, subcontractors, inspectors, and turn-up coordination to support on-time project completion.

Responsibilities

• Field Installation & Construction
  • Install mast arms, signal poles, ped heads, vehicle heads, cabinets, UPS/BBU, detection devices, handholes, conduit, pull rope, grounding, and associated equipment per plans/specs.
  • Oversee trenching, boring, and underground work for conduit and detection systems.
  • Verify civil work (foundations, pedestal bases, concrete pads) meets plan and structural requirements.
  • Coordinate heavy lifts (cranes, bucket trucks, aerial lifts) with GC and subcontractors.
  • Ensure equipment and materials are staged, protected, and compliant with project phasing.
• Turn-Up & Commissioning
  • Conduct cabinet power-up, energization check, and hardware bring-up.
  • Test and troubleshoot loops, radar, and/or video detection for correct actuation.
  • Verify signal heads, pedestrian signals, and pushbuttons align with phasing sheets and plan sets.
  • Make basic adjustments in controller to enable temporary and/or initial operational functionality while waiting for final timing/coordination from engineers.
  • Support engineer/controller vendor during timing download, coordination setup, and burn-in.
  • Coordinate inspector acceptance for substantial completion and turnover.
• Traffic Control & Safety (MOT)
  • Read and execute MOT plans in accordance with MUTCD and project specifications.
  • Coordinate lane closures with GC, MOT subcontractors, DOT, and local agencies.
  • Manage night work, alternate work windows, and lane closure restrictions as required.
  • Enforce safety rules for energized cabinets, bucket truck operation, fall protection, and live traffic environments.
• Schedule & Subcontractor Coordination
  • Interface with GC superintendent for sequencing, schedule updates, road closures, and inspection holds.
  • Coordinate with bore crews, splicers, crane operators, concrete crews, striping crews, and utility locators.
  • Adjust field sequencing as required to support critical path dependencies.
  • Communicate schedule risks, utility conflicts, or plan discrepancies to project leadership.
• Inspector & Customer Interface
  • Coordinate field acceptance with DOT inspectors, city/municipal inspectors, GC/prime QC reps, and resident engineers.
  • Walk inspectors through as-built conditions, device placement, and workmanship.
  • Resolve field comments, punch list items, and discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Documentation & Reporting
  • Document production quantities, device installations, lane closure times, and construction notes.
  • Submit daily reports for labor, equipment, MOT, and material usage.
  • Support as-built documentation for project turnover and final billing.
  • Report damage, utility conflicts, and near-misses for safety compliance.
• Crew Leadership & Training
  • Lead and develop construction signal technicians and apprentices.
  • Assign tasks and monitor quality, pacing, and safety adherence.
  • Train crew members on signal installation, MOT, basic troubleshooting, and equipment use.

Requirements

• 3–5+ years experience in traffic signal or related civil/electrical infrastructure.
• Ability to read and interpret signal plans, wiring diagrams, phase sheets, and project specifications.
• Experience coordinating with inspectors, engineers, and GC superintendents.
• Proficiency in crew leadership and field training.
• Ability to work safely around live traffic and energized cabinets.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for detection, wiring, and device bring-up.

Preferred Certifications

• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level I (required or obtained within 12 months)
• IMSA Traffic Signal Technician Level II (preferred)
• OSHA 10 or 30
• MOT/Flagger certification (NC or equivalent)
• First Aid/CPR
• Bucket truck and aerial lift training
• CDL (if operating CDL equipment)

Work Environment

• Outdoor construction environment in live traffic and varying weather.
• Night work, lane closures, alternate work windows, and overtime as required.
• Exposure to energized equipment, heights, and moving vehicles.

Benefits

The following benefits are included on the first day of the month following your date of hire:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Basic Life Insurance & AD&D
• Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Short Term Disability – Long Term Disability
• 401(k) plan (with matching)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays