Construction Foreman II -1235

Louisiana Bridge Builders; Lake Charles (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Paid holidays

Vacation

Sick time

Job summary

Louisiana Bridge Builders in Lake Charles, LA is seeking a Construction Foreman II to plan, organize and manage day-to-day onsite duties for a major 5.5 mile bridge project. The role requires supervising crews, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating reporting to LADOTD and developers. The successful candidate will lead a high-performing team and manage resources on site.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication with customers/public and internal teams.
• Proficient computer skills and ability to learn new software.
• Ability to work as a team member and initiative to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise and coordinate crew activities; may perform trade work.
• Assist with preparing reports for LADOTD and Developer.
• Maintain accurate records: job quantities, time sheets, daily management reports.
• Oversee daily operations and maintenance; ensure safety, efficiency, and compliance.
• Track equipment and facility performance data to improve reliability.
• Ensure maintenance activities comply with safety regulations and company policies.
• Support safety and environmental programs; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Hire, motivate, and lead a high-performing team; direct recruiting efforts.
• Supervise training, provide work direction, assess performance, and manage personnel actions.
• Maintain inventory of tools, parts, and consumables; ensure critical spares.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Teamwork

Adaptability

Collaboration

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

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

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, and SKILLS FOR SUCCESS

• 1. Effectively communicate in a positive and professional manner through written and verbal communications in all interfaces with customers/public, fellow employees, vendors, etc.
• 2. Ability to use appropriate computer programs which includes having proficient computer skills and the ability to adapt and learn as programs and processes change.
• 3. Ability to work as a team member and exert initiative to work independently to reach a goal.
• 4. Ability to embrace change in the workplace while encouraging others to seek innovative approaches.
• 5. Ability to function effectively as a team player and collaborator.
• 6. 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.
• 7. 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.