Construction Foreman II -1235

Louisiana Bridge Builders; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders in Lake Charles, LA, seeks a Construction Foreman II to plan, organize, and manage day-to-day onsite duties on the I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge project for LADOTD.

You will supervise crew activities, prepare reports, ensure safety and regulatory compliance, track equipment performance, and lead a high-performing team through coaching and staffing decisions.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant civil experience in concrete, structures, and roads.
• Experience leading multi-discipline teams on large-scale projects.
• Strong communication and safety enforcement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise crew activities and may perform trade work.
• Prepare reports for LADOTD and the Developer.
• Maintain accurate time sheets and daily management reports.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance.
• Track equipment performance and drive reliability improvements.
• Hire, coach, and lead a high-performing team.
• Ensure maintenance aligns with safety policies and OSHA regulations.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Flexible schedule

Driver's license

Job description

*Louisiana Bridge Builders (LBB) is designing and building the new I-10 Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles, Louisiana (USA) for the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD). LBB will also be responsible for the reconstruction of interstate highway, various structures, ramps, and approaches for a 5.5 mile stretch between I-210 West End and Ryan Street.*

*Louisiana Bridge Builders offers a competitive salary, relocation assistance where relocation is required and approved, medical, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability, paid holidays, vacation, and sick time, and more.*

*Louisiana Bridge Builders is an equal opportunity employer.*

Position Purpose/Summary

The Construction Foreman II is committed to supporting Louisiana Bridge Builders by planning, organizing, managing, and participating the day-to-day onsite duties of the project.

LOCATION

This position is based in Lake Charles, LA.

PRIMARY DUTIES And RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directly supervise and coordinate the activities of the crew and occasionally may also engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised.
• Assistance with the preparation the reports for Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (LADOTD) and Developer.
• Maintains accurate reporting records including job quantities, time sheets, and daily management reports.
• Oversee the daily operations and maintenance activities, ensuring they are performed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with standards and regulations.
• Track and analyze equipment and facility performance data to identify issues, enhance efficiency, and improve reliability.
• Ensure all maintenance activities comply with safety regulations, company policies, and industry best practices.
• Understand and comply with all Company Safety policies and procedures as well as OSHA Regulations.
• Quickly respond to breakdowns or emergencies, mobilize resources, and implement corrective measures to restore operations safely.
• Assist in the assurance of contractual compliance in terms of scope work.
• Participates in safety and environmental programs and ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.
• Hire, motivate, and lead a high-performing team through coaching, top-tier talent retention, and directed recruiting efforts.
• Supervises team, including training, providing work direction, problem-solving assistance, reviewing performance, recommending salary increases, promotions, transfers, demotions, and terminations.
• Maintain an inventory of tools, parts, and consumables, ensuring critical spares are available to avoid operational interruptions.
• Performing all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, And SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

• Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• Ability to use appropriate computer programs which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• Ability to work a flexible work schedule, including overtime, as needed, to best serve the business operations. In addition, may include ability to work additional and/or different hours, including but not limited to nights, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to maintain a valid and current drivers license.

Qualifications

At a minimum, the Construction Foreman II must have 5+ years of relevant civil experience with construction within concrete, structures, and/or roads and other senior site role with responsibility for leading and managing multi-discipline work force on a large-scale project.