Bridge Construction Leader (Safety-First Foreman)

Ames Construction; Newport (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ames Construction is a longstanding heavy civil and industrial contractor known for building critical infrastructure across America. We seek a seasoned foreman/supervisor to lead craft teams, enforce safety, and ensure project alignment with drawings, specs, and budgets on highways, bridges, and more.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in frontline supervision in highway heavy construction, strong communication, and proven ability to manage crews of 20+.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years as a foreman / supervisor in the Highway Heavy Construction Industry.
• Highly knowledgeable in bridge construction, structural concrete, forming, placing concrete, finishing.
• Understanding of cost management processes, planning and scheduling.
• Experience in managing crews of 20 or more employees.
• Strong communication skills both written and oral.
• Must have a positive attitude and possess excellent motivational skills.
• Time management, multitasking, and prioritization are crucial.
• Must have a valid Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Instill Safety as a top priority.
• Hiring, training and development of craft personnel.
• Develop and maintain open communications with Crews, Project Engineers, Safety Managers and Clients.
• Monitor job schedule to ensure it is on track and coordinate work with contractors and deliveries with suppliers.
• Ensure construction complies with drawings, specifications and all contractual requirements.
• Assist in preparing and executing work plans, manpower levels, material quantities, schedules and equipment requirements.
• Monitor and adhere to established budgetary guidelines, and ensure that cost control measures are being followed.
• Inform project management of potential problems, work interferences, schedule difficulties, etc. and assist in solving these issues.
• Lead an effective discipline team, delegating responsibilities and setting goals to ensure a production of high-quality work that meets the requirements of company policies, procedures, industry standards, and client expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Crew management

Bridge construction knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Valid Driver's License

Job description

Ames Construction is a longstanding heavy civil and industrial contractor known for building critical infrastructure across America. We seek a seasoned foreman/supervisor to lead craft teams, enforce safety, and ensure project alignment with drawings, specs, and budgets on highways, bridges, and more.

Ideal candidates bring 10+ years in frontline supervision in highway heavy construction, strong communication, and proven ability to manage crews of 20+.