Construction Foreman - Northern VA

CES Consulting; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

CES Consulting, LLC seeks an Overhead Sign Foreman to lead a crew in Northern Virginia, coordinating installation, MOT, and concrete work while ensuring safety and efficiency. This full‑time role involves supervising staff, managing schedules, and maintaining high quality throughout each project phase.

Ideal candidates have 3–5 years in highway construction or overhead sign installation, with a valid driver’s license and preferred OSHA 10 certification. CDL is a plus, and travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 3–5 years of related highway construction/overhead sign installation experience.
• Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred.
• OSHA 10-hour certification preferred.
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety Certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise crew and subcontractors on site.
• Ensure project completes on schedule and within plans/specifications.
• Lead safety programs and PPE adherence for all field staff.
• Maintain timesheets and submit daily production reports.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance and on-site logistics.
• Liaise with engineers, inspectors and clients to facilitate progress.

Skills

Reading plans

Safety training

Team leadership

Equipment operation

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

CDL certification

Job description

We are seeking to hire an Overhead Sign Foreman to support our clients in the Northern Virginia area.

Position Summary

The Foreman position is a full‑time position with direct responsibility for personnel, equipment, scheduling, safety and quality. The foreman will supervise and work alongside a crew of employees and occasionally subcontractors installing and constructing roadway signage projects, including but not limited to maintenance of traffic (MOT), excavation, backfill, reinforcing steel and concrete placement. The position requires experience to perform the tasks required and ensure that the projects are completed safely, on time and within budget.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure the assigned project/task is completed on schedule and in accordance with the plans and set specifications.
• Train, develop, and monitor the safety practices (including PPE) of all field employees through regularly scheduled safety meetings, one‑on‑one development and disciplinary action (if necessary).
• Follow all requirements in the Company / Employee Handbook and Safety Manual including, but not limited to, safety training, employee observation, emergency procedures, and accident reporting and investigation.
• Ensure compliance of production staff with all company policies and procedures, OSHA, EPA, and DOT guidelines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and meet other housekeeping needs and ensure all employees reporting to the Supervisor / Foreman do the same.
• Read and follow plans, shop drawings, material lists, guidelines and apply necessary timelines to meet project completion schedules.
• Submit crewmember’s timesheets to CES payroll department daily.
• Record and submit production reports for all work performed and quantities installed daily.
• Fulfill all regular and advanced installation/construction duties including project layout and complete required paperwork in a timely manner daily.
• Perform equipment inspections and request service and maintenance if necessary.
• Maintain good relations with the public, engineers, architects, inspectors and customers to facilitate job progress and promote a positive company image.
• Assembly and installation of signs adjacent to high‑volume roadways and interstates.
• Transport materials, tools and equipment to/from installation sites.
• Cut materials to specified sizes for installation using power tools as necessary.
• Arrange for repairs of equipment or machinery.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Must pass pre‑employment background and drug screening.

Education and/or Experience

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 3‑5 years of related experience in highway construction/overhead sign installation required.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

• OSHA 10 hour preferred.
• VDOT Intermediate Work Zone Safety Traffic Control Certification preferred.
• Current Driver’s License required.
• CDL preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• Able to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.
• Able to read plans and field location layout stakes.
• Able to write simple correspondence, complete timesheets and quantity production sheets.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percentage.
• Experienced in heavy equipment machinery.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively.
• Able to communicate with crew members in a professional, courteous, and effective manner.
• Safety and Team Oriented.

Physical Demands

• Extensive physical activity performing strenuous daily activities of a primarily productive/technical nature. Includes standing and sitting for extended periods of time, stooping, bending and crouching.
• Able to walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of lifting up to 70 pounds.
• Able to stand, kneel, squat, bend, push, pull, climb, stretch, see, and hear regularly while performing the essential functions of the job.
• Coordination between hand, eyes, feet to guide tools, equipment and objects is required.
• Visual accuracy under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions in order to provide safe directions for operators of heavy equipment and other employees.
• Able to work overtime and weekends, if necessary.
• Able to travel when required.

CES Consulting, LLC offers excellent career opportunities for continued professional, educational, and personal growth. We strive to allow our employees to work on diverse and exciting projects in a team spirit environment. All positions include a competitive benefits package and a positive outlook for a stable and rewarding career.

AAP/EEO Statement

CES Consulting is an Equal Opportunity and Affidavit Employer. CES supports affirmative action and equal employment opportunities with regard to race, color, religion, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation, and pregnancy), color, national origin, protected veteran status, age (40 or older), disability status, or genetic information in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws. CES Consulting ensures nondiscrimination in all programs and activities in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964.