Foreman

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC.; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC. is seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to lead field crews on heavy civil and perimeter security projects.

You will oversee daily activities, coordinate crews, equipment, and materials, and ensure production aligns with safety, quality, and project requirements. The role demands hands-on leadership, strong reading of drawings, planning, and clear communication with project management.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in a working foreman or lead role on heavy civil projects.
• Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, and specs.
• Proven planning and coordination skills for manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Solid understanding of safety practices and hazard controls on active sites.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and problem-solving capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate daily field crew activities.
• Plan daily work, allocate manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, specs, and project requirements.
• Review plans and field conditions to plan sequencing of work.
• Track production, labor, equipment use, and progress.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are met.
• Identify field issues and coordinate with leadership to resolve delays.
• Coordinate with operators, subcontractors, and other trades.
• Lead or support daily safety meetings and pre-task planning.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, quality, and schedule performance.
• Communicate daily progress and resource needs to management.
• Perform hands-on construction work as needed and mentor crew.

Skills

Leadership

Field coordination

Reading drawings

Planning

Safety awareness

Communication

Problem solving

Teamwork

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Construction Foreman to lead field crews and oversee daily construction activities on heavy civil and perimeter security projects. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for coordinating crews, equipment, materials, and daily production while maintaining high standards for safety, quality, and productivity.

What You’ll Do

• Supervise, direct, and coordinate daily field crew activities.
• Plan daily work activities and coordinate manpower, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Ensure work is performed safely and in accordance with construction drawings, specifications, and project requirements.
• Review plans and field conditions to effectively plan and sequence work.
• Track daily production, quantities, labor, equipment usage, and project progress.
• Monitor workmanship and ensure quality standards are consistently met.
• Identify field issues and coordinate with project leadership to resolve problems and minimize delays.
• Coordinate activities with equipment operators, subcontractors, other trades, and project personnel.
• Conduct or support daily safety meetings, pre-task planning, and job hazard assessments.
• Maintain jobsite safety, housekeeping, quality, and schedule performance.
• Communicate daily progress, resource needs, field conditions, and potential issues to project management.
• Perform hands-on construction work as needed to support field operations and maintain productivity.
• Mentor and develop crew members while reinforcing safe work practices and performance expectations.

What You Bring

• Proven leadership and field coordination skills.
• Strong knowledge of heavy civil construction methods, sequencing, and jobsite operations.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Ability to effectively plan work, coordinate resources, and manage daily field operations.
• Strong awareness of construction hazards and safe work practices.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment, excavation activities, active work zones, and other trades.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Dependability, accountability, and professional leadership.
• Ability to foster teamwork, provide clear direction, and maintain a safe and productive work environment.
• Ability to perform physical work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions, including rough or uneven terrain.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Qualification | Experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience as a working foreman, leadman, or similar field leadership role in heavy civil construction.
• Experience with earthwork, excavation, concrete, structural installation, or infrastructure construction strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating field crews and heavy equipment operations strongly preferred.
• Experience with perimeter security, fencing, gates, bollards, barriers, or related infrastructure preferred.
• Applicable OSHA, equipment, or construction safety training or certifications preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States.