Bridge & Structures Foreman - Safety-Driven Field Leader

Branch; Glen Allen (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 111,000; Full time

Job summary

Branch Civil is seeking a Bridge/Structures Foreman to supervise a crew on heavy highway/bridge projects, ensuring safety and quality. You will plan daily activities with the Structures Superintendent, coordinate with Owner, Engineer, and team, and enforce company standards across concrete and steel work.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of blueprints and specifications, and the ability to drive a crew toward schedule goals while maintaining rigorous safety and compliance.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 3+ years’ experience in managing a crew in heavy highway/bridge construction
• 5+ years of heavy civil/structures construction experience.
• Familiarity with generally accepted construction specifications, means, and methods is required.
• Experience with DOT and/or Federal projects
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must meet Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintain “Approved Driver” status.
• Must have the ability to read and comprehend blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications
• Hands-on construction experience with driving pile, forming concrete, placing concrete, erecting precast concrete members and erecting structural steel.
• Knowledge of all types of bridge construction equipment, forming systems, and the calculation/setting of grades.

Responsibilities

• Ensures crew maintains professional relations with Owner, Engineer, and other members of the team.
• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Prior to commencing work activities, develops and executes an effective plan in cooperation with the Superintendent for his/her area of responsibility and determines the means and methods necessary (including individual work activities) to meet project goals.
• Assures the proper storage of materials and rented equipment, including regular checks of job for material and equipment inventory.
• Assures the proper operation and maintenance of equipment under their control, including appropriate applications for the respective equipment.
• Knowledgeable of inspection requirements and material or equipment requirements.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any requests for extra work.
• Prepares or assists the Superintendent in the preparation of daily reports, work unit quantity reports, equipment reports, and receipt of materials.

Skills

Crew management

Safety leadership

Communication

Reading blueprints

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

OSHA 10 Certification

Tools

Bridge construction equipment

Forming systems

Grade calculation

Job description

Branch Civil is seeking a Bridge/Structures Foreman to supervise a crew on heavy highway/bridge projects, ensuring safety and quality. You will plan daily activities with the Structures Superintendent, coordinate with Owner, Engineer, and team, and enforce company standards across concrete and steel work.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of blueprints and specifications, and the ability to drive a crew toward schedule goals while maintaining rigorous safety and compliance.