Civil Foreman

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions; London; On-site; CAD 79,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Comprehensive health and wellness

Retirement savings program

Professional development and ongoing培训

Career advancement across Ontario

Collaborative team environment

Job summary

TalentSphere Staffing Solutions is seeking a Civil Foreman for a premier Southwestern Ontario General Contractor to lead a bridge crew on infrastructure projects in London, ON. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, safety discipline, and the ability to coordinate field activities and resources.

You will report to the Site Superintendent, organize daily plans, supervise trades, and ensure work meets drawings, specs, and quality standards on challenging projects across Ontario.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction or bridge projects.
• Proven ability to supervise daily operations while being actively involved on site.
• Strong knowledge of bridge construction methods and formwork systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specs.
• Commitment to health and safety on high-risk construction sites.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience with daily reports, timekeeping, and field documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a bridge construction crew while performing hands-on work.
• Organize daily work plans, assign responsibilities, and communicate production goals.
• Monitor productivity, workmanship, and safe work practices.
• Promote safety culture with hazard assessments and toolbox talks.
• Ensure crews have materials, equipment, and resources for productive workflows.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and subcontractor activities.
• Identify and resolve field issues impacting productivity or schedules.
• Verify work per drawings, specs, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Oversee bridge construction activities including excavation, formwork, and concrete placement.
• Maintain daily field documentation and production records.

Skills

Bridge construction

Leadership

Reading drawings

Project coordination

Safety focused

Equipment operation

Driver's license

Job description

Our Client

We have partnered with one of Southwestern Ontario's premier General Contractors to add a Civil Foreman to their growing organization. This position is ideal for a hands‑on construction leader who enjoys working alongside their crew while overseeing the safe and efficient execution of bridge construction and rehabilitation projects.

The Role

Working closely with the Site Superintendent, you will coordinate daily field operations, lead skilled trades and labour crews, and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role offers the opportunity to work on challenging infrastructure projects with a company that values leadership, teamwork, and professional growth.

Location & Compensation

London, Ontario

Hourly Wage: $45/hr.

Reference # 16817540

Responisibilities

• Lead and mentor a bridge construction crew while performing hands‑on work as required.
• Organize daily work plans, assign responsibilities, and communicate production goals to the crew.
• Maintain a strong field presence by monitoring productivity, workmanship, and safe work practices.
• Promote a positive safety culture by conducting daily hazard assessments, toolbox talks, and ensuring compliance with all applicable health and safety legislation.
• Ensure crews have the materials, equipment, tools, and resources required to maintain productive workflows.
• Coordinate labour, equipment, and subcontractor activities within assigned work areas.
• Identify and resolve field issues that could impact productivity, quality, or project schedules.
• Support short‑term planning by identifying upcoming work, resource requirements, and potential constraints.
• Verify work is completed according to project drawings, specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Oversee and participate in bridge construction activities including excavation, concrete formwork, reinforcing steel installation, concrete placement, structural concrete, demolition, bridge rehabilitation, bearing and expansion joint installation, drainage works, and site restoration.
• Maintain accurate daily field documentation, including production records, crew hours, equipment utilization, delivery records, and site photographs.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction or bridge construction.
• Proven ability to supervise daily operations while remaining actively involved in construction activities.
• Strong understanding of bridge construction methods, bridge rehabilitation, reinforced concrete, formwork systems, structural components, excavation, and civil construction practices.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and construction plans.
• Demonstrated commitment to health and safety with experience managing high‑risk construction activities.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills.
• Experience completing daily reports, production tracking, timekeeping, and field documentation.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and make sound decisions in a fast‑paced construction environment.
• Experience operating small construction tools and equipment.
• Valid driver's license with the ability to travel to project sites.

What's in it for You?

• Competitive compensation package
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• Retirement savings program
• Professional development and ongoing training opportunities
• Career advancement within a growing infrastructure organization
• Collaborative team environment with long‑term project opportunities across Ontario

Application Process

Click apply if you think this role is for you! If you are a qualified candidate with questions please reach out to Chris Soules ([e-mail]). Only those selected for interview process will be contacted.