Bridge Foreman

Fred Smith Company; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fred Smith Company is seeking a Structures Foreman in Raleigh, North Carolina. The role requires managing a crew of carpenters and operators, developing construction plans, and ensuring site safety during bridge construction projects. Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years experience in bridge construction, a high school diploma or GED, and strong communication skills. The position involves working outdoors in varying weather conditions and near heavy equipment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years prior experience working in bridge construction.
• Ability to understand work directions and communicate effectively.
• Must have strong crew management skills.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with superintendent and manager to develop project construction plan.
• Manage and provide direction to a crew of 6-12 carpenters, operators, and laborers.
• Schedule, direct, and manage subcontractors and their work.

Skills

Bridge construction management

Crew management

Safety regulations

Basic computer skills

Basic arithmetic skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Cranes

Excavators

Bulldozers

Job description

The Fred Smith Company is currently seeking applicants for the position of Structures Foreman. A qualified applicant will have 5+ years prior experience in bridge construction.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Collaborate with superintendent and manager to develop project construction plan
• Assist superintendent and/or manager in developing site safety plan
• Complete a three week look ahead schedule on a weekly basis
• Use look ahead schedule to assist superintendent and manager in developing long range schedule
• Communicate with owner's representative, inspectors and any other project personnel
• Manage and provide direction to a crew of 6-12 carpenters, operators and laborers including:
  • Daily safety discussions
  • Specific task instruction
  • Manage equipment necessary to complete the project (cranes, excavators, bulldozers, etc.)
  • Coordinate maintenance if required
  • Maintain required equipment inspection paperwork
• Schedule, direct and manage subcontractors and the work they perform
• Schedule material delivery, communicate material needs to superintendent or manager
• Responsible for maintenance and security of all tools

Basic Computer Skills

• Ability to report crew's time via computer
• Ability to open and send emails
• Ability to report daily production quantities

Basic Arithmetic Skill

• Ability to calculate concrete/stone/asphalt needs
• Daily JSA (Job Safety Analysis) forms
• Familiar with calling in utility locates
• Enforcing all company policies as described in the employee handbook

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED is preferred.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with job site supervisors and fellow employees.
• Minimum of 5 years prior experience working in bridge construction.

Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.

Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease and dust that is typically associated with a construction project.

Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.

Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

The Fred Smith Company is dedicated to the achievement of equality of opportunity for all its employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, marital status, age, national origin, disability, veteran status or any other protected group status under federal, state or local law.

Fred Smith Company is an E-Verify Participant.