Structure Foreman

About the role

Balfour Beatty US is an industry-leading provider of general contracting, at-risk construction management and design-build services for public and private sector clients across the nation. Performing heavy civil and vertical construction, our teams build unique structures and infrastructure that play an important role in how people live, work, learn and play in our communities.

Responsibilities

The Structural Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating field crews performing structural construction activities on heavy civil and infrastructure projects. This position provides day-to-day field leadership to ensure structural work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and company requirements.

• Lead, supervise, and coordinate daily activities of structural construction crews.
• Plan and assign work to employees based on project priorities and production requirements.
• Communicate daily work expectations, production goals, and safety requirements to the crew.
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, and work quality.
• Ensure crews have the necessary tools, equipment, materials, and information to perform assigned work.
• Coordinate work activities with other trades and construction crews to minimize delays and conflicts.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of heavy civil or structural construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Person, or similar field leadership position preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with structural concrete construction.
• Bridge, highway, transportation, or major infrastructure construction experience strongly preferred.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of structural concrete construction methods and sequencing.
• Knowledge of formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, foundations, walls, columns, piers, and related structural components.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plans.
• Ability to understand grades, elevations, dimensions, and basic construction layout.
• Working knowledge of construction safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
• Strong leadership and crew-management skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Referral Bonus

Work Environment

This position is primarily field-based and is performed on active heavy civil construction projects. The Structural Foreman may be exposed to noise, dust, moving equipment, traffic, heights, changing weather conditions, and other conditions commonly associated with major construction projects.