Bridge Construction Foreman: Lead Safety & Crew Planning

ApplicantPool; Wilson (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Job summary

Sanford Contractors is seeking an experienced Bridge Foreman in North Carolina to lead and oversee bridge construction crews on site. The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a bridge foreman and a solid working knowledge of bridge construction processes and safety best practices.

You will coordinate daily crew plans, ensure adherence to NCDOT specifications, and partner with site inspectors to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience as a bridge foreman
• Working knowledge of bridge construction and related facets
• Experience as a skilled bridge worker, preferably crew lead man

Responsibilities

• Be punctual, dependable and professional at all times
• Work with cost effectiveness, profitability and safety in mind
• Lead by example
• Lead the safety effort by recognizing and correcting hazards as soon as they are present
• Plan the anticipated work of the crew one day in advance
• Notify superintendent this week of equipment and material needs for next week
• Identify tasks that need to be done and assign team members to support effort
• Work with/train team members who show potential and share this information with the superintendent
• Notify superintendent of assistance needed for layout work beyond your comfort level
• Work closely with the site inspector to keep him/her informed of your work plans
• Communicate time away from work with your team leader with enough notice
• Willingness to work hours as required

Skills

Organizing and prioritizing

Attention to detail

Plan reading

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Bridge construction awareness

NCDOT specifications

Construction surveying

Education

OSHA Supervisor Training

Level II Erosion Control Supervisor

Qualified Traffic Control Supervisor

Flagger

Rigger

Signal Person

Trenching and Shoring Competent Person

First Aid/CPR

Forklift

Job description

Sanford Contractors is seeking an experienced Bridge Foreman in North Carolina to lead and oversee bridge construction crews on site. The ideal candidate has 3+ years as a bridge foreman and a solid working knowledge of bridge construction processes and safety best practices.

You will coordinate daily crew plans, ensure adherence to NCDOT specifications, and partner with site inspectors to keep projects on schedule and within budget.