Bridge Foreman

Summers-Taylor, Inc; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stable employment

Paid time off

Medical/Dental/Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contributions

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with match

Job summary

A leading construction firm is seeking an experienced Bridge Foreman for projects in Knoxville, TN. In this mid-senior level role, you will coordinate bridge construction from inception to completion. Responsibilities include managing crews, ensuring safety protocols, and maintaining project integrity. Candidates should have prior knowledge in heavy highway bridge work. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including paid time off, medical insurance, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Experience in heavy highway and civil construction preferred.
• Must pass drug screen and physical.
• Must comply with criminal background check.
• Ability to maintain healthy relationships with crew members, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors, owners.
• Must have a flexible work schedule when necessary.
• Must have basic computer skills (emails, timecards, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass drug screen and physical.
• Must comply with criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations on bridge construction sites.
• Coordinate work activities of construction crews.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project progression.
• Accurate record keeping of equipment and labor.
• Ensure company standards are followed.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and daily safety briefings.
• Develop employees.
• Track production.

Skills

Prior knowledge in heavy highway bridge work

Ability to read construction plans

Basic computer skills

Ability to maintain healthy relationships

Job description

Bridge Foreman

Summers-Taylor, Inc.

Position Title: Bridge Foreman

Date Posted: 12/09/2025

Location: Knoxville, TN

Job Category: Foreman

Salary Interval: Salary / Full-Time

Pay Range: N/A

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Position Description

Job Summary: Summers‑Taylor is seeking an experienced and motivated Bridge Foreman to join our dynamic team focusing on projects in Knoxville, TN. In this critical role, you will oversee and coordinate bridge construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are built to the highest quality standards while adhering to strict safety regulations. As a Bridge Foreman, you will lead a crew of skilled laborers and work closely with project managers and engineers to execute project plans effectively. Your expertise will be vital in managing resources, interpreting blueprints, and applying construction techniques to maintain the integrity and durability of the structures we build. The Bridge Foreman must always have a high level of alertness and knowledge of surroundings during his or her shift.

Job Duties:

• Oversee daily operations on bridge construction sites ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinate and supervise work activities of construction crews involved in bridge building tasks.
• Maintain a safe working environment by implementing safety measures and protocols effectively.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders to ensure project progression.
• Accurate record keeping of equipment and labor.
• Ensure company standards are followed.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and daily safety briefings.
• Develop employees.
• Track production.

Benefits

• Stable employment
• Excellent pay
• Paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short‑term disability
• 401(k) with generous employer contributions

About Summers‑Taylor

Summers‑Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers‑Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 750 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.

Position Requirements

• Prior knowledge and experience in heavy highway bridge work required.
• Heavy Highway / Civil Construction Background preferred.
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Ability to maintain healthy relationships with crew members, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors, owners.
• Must have a flexible work schedule when necessary.
• Must have basic computer skills (emails, timecards, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Must pass drug screen and physical.
• Must comply with criminal background check.

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of Summers‑Taylor, Inc. to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law. This policy relates to all phases of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, employment, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, reduction of workforce and termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, selection for training, the use of all facilities, and participation in all company‑sponsored employee activities. Provisions in applicable laws providing for bona fide occupational qualifications, business necessity or age limitations will be adhered to by the company where appropriate.

As part of the company’s equal employment opportunity policy, Summers‑Taylor, Inc. will also take affirmative action as called for by applicable laws and Executive Orders to ensure that minority group individuals, females, disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, other protected veterans, armed forces service medal veterans, and qualified disabled persons are introduced into our workforce and considered for promotional opportunities.

Employees and applicants shall not be subjected to harassment, intimidation or any type of retaliation because they have (1) filed a complaint; (2) assisted or participated in an investigation, compliance review, hearing or any other activity related to the administration of any federal, state or local law requiring equal employment opportunity; (3) opposed any act or practice made unlawful by any federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity; or (4) exercised any other legal right protected by federal, state or local law requiring equal opportunity.

The above‑mentioned policies shall be periodically brought to the attention of supervisors and shall be appropriately administered. It is the responsibility of each supervisor of the company to ensure affirmative implementation of these policies to avoid any discrimination in employment. All employees are expected to recognize these policies and cooperate with their implementation. Violation of these policies is a disciplinary offense.

The affirmative action officer has been assigned to direct the establishment and monitor the implementation of personnel procedures to guide our affirmative action program throughout Summers‑Taylor, Inc. A notice explaining the company’s policy will remain posted.

Contact

Address/Office Location: 600 Sevier Street, Johnson City, TN 37604

Telephone: [phone]

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Construction