Lead Foreman

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct daily work activities of field crews, including laborers, carpenters, ironworkers, and equipment operators.
• Emphasize safety, quality, and production.
• Aware of multiple construction activities, including employees, subcontractors, moving heavy equipment, and other potential construction hazards.
• Through knowledge of occupational hazards and safety precautions of the work being performed.
• Communicate with the Superintendent or Project Manager on project progress, issues, and resource needs.
• Cover daily electronic reporting of timecards, diaries, job site photos, quantities, safety observations, and JHAs.
• Review daily production and cost analyses to meet the budget and schedule.
• Review all contracts, project documentation, and plans to ensure the work is built to specific specifications.
• Schedule state and local inspections required to complete the work.
• Ensure the work meets proper quality control standards.
• Oversee field personnel, schedules, and construction operations.
• Ability to read and understand project-specific documents, including schedules, plans, and specifications.
• Hold daily huddles to confirm that all crew members are aware of goals, production, and specific job site safety requirements.
• Keep clear and direct communication with crew members, superintendents, clients, client representatives & office staff.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment, use tools, and assist with labor as required to complete the job.
• Daily labor, equipment, haul & production monitoring to meet budgets.
• Manage and evaluate heavy equipment, tools, and materials as needed for the specific job or assigned task.
• Ensure equipment is inspected & maintained daily.
• Schedule maintenance as needed.
• Ensure operators properly maintain & thoroughly clean equipment and hand tools at the end of each day.

Qualifications

• A minimum of 5+ years’ experience in the heavy construction industry is preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to mentor and motivate crew members.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, project plans, and specifications.
• Understanding safety regulations, DOT requirements, and quality control procedures.
• Must be willing to obtain and maintain all certifications and required training (CPR, First Aid, OSHA 30, etc.).
• Knowledge of bridge, highway, and/or concrete rehabilitation preferred.
• Valid driver's license.
• May be required to work extended hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Ability to meet physical requirements, such as lifting heavy objects, bending, kneeling, etc.
• Spanish-speaking skills are highly preferred to communicate with diverse teams and stakeholders effectively.