Foreman - Concrete Structures

About the role

Posillico is a multi‑disciplined construction company with divisions in wastewater, environmental, utilities, drilling, paving, consulting, development, and materials. The organization promotes a “people first, think safety” culture and strives to complete projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while making a positive impact in the community.

Position Summary

The Concrete and Structures Foreman provides leadership for one or more crews on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation construction projects (highway, road, bridge, civil, and site work). The foreman reports to the Project Superintendent or General Foreman and manages field operations with high professionalism.

Core Responsibilities

• Safety Lead: Conduct daily safety protocols (AHA’s, Toolbox Talks, Safety Huddles), ensure proper use of PPE, perform safety walks, verify Miss Utility requests, confirm utility locations, oversee housekeeping, log daily safety data in Procore, and participate in incident investigations.
• Financial: Track and enter daily labor and equipment hours into timecard software; coordinate daily with the Superintendent on project schedules, utilize the Plan of the Day (POD), develop weekly look‑ahead schedules, and monitor crew production performance.
• Production and Quality: Manage and coordinate tasks with subcontractors, vendors, and utility owners; review plan documents for conformance; execute SWPPP requirements; minimize re‑work; document daily activities with photos and journals in the project management system.

Qualifications

General Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, time‑management, organization, and plan‑reading skills.
• Proficient with electronic documents and construction management software.
• Valid driver’s license free from serious or frequent violations.
• Ability to obtain TWIC or other background credentials for government/restricted sites.

Specific Qualifications

• 5+ years of heavy construction experience (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, cast‑in‑place concrete, and industrial structures) as a carpenter.
• At least 2 years of direct experience as a carpenter or Concrete and Structures Foreman.

Skills

• Formwork Expertise: Skilled with selection and use of various concrete formwork, including proprietary and job‑built systems.
• Placement & Finishing: Experienced with crane‑and‑bucket, pump, and conveyor placement methods, and proper consolidation and finishing techniques.
• Scaffolding & Access: Competent in selection, installation, and use of scaffolding and access platforms for concrete work.
• Rigging & Signaling: Proficient in selecting, inspecting, and using rigging and hand signals for lifting and hoisting materials or equipment.
• Technical Skills: Able to interpret survey grade stakes and drawings, use an auto level and rod, and perform layout calculations for routine concrete formwork and placement activities.

Position Logistics

• Reports to Superintendent or General Foreman.
• Location: Northern Virginia and/or Richmond area.
• Travel: May require one‑way travel distances up to 100 miles; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Compensation

$95,000 – $120,000, commensurate with experience.