Foreman (Taylor, Texas) – Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries, Inc.; Taylor (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401K

Employee ownership (ESOP)

Job summary

Austin Bridge & Road is seeking an experienced Foreman to lead daily field operations on heavy civil projects in Taylor, Texas. You will ensure quality and safety, coordinate subcontractors, and maintain strong relationships with project stakeholders.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil construction, proven leadership of paving crews, and proficiency with construction management software. Night shifts and extended hours may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction.
• Proven leadership in managing paving crews and subcontractors on complex roadway or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in construction management software (e.g., HCSS Heavy Job) and daily reporting tools.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality control.
• Willingness to work night shifts and extended hours as required by project demands.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day field operations for heavy civil projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, and safety standards.
• Implement and enforce jobsite safety protocols, conduct hazard assessments, and coordinate with safety personnel and inspectors.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan site logistics, including sequences, equipment staging, and traffic control.
• Develop and manage daily and weekly schedules, ensuring efficient use of crews, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and execution of work.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve field issues and optimize productivity.
• Track labor, equipment, and material costs, and assist in schedule and budget adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable construction laws, codes, and company policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, and vendors.
• Support team development through training, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, and documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Safety

Communication

Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

HCSS Heavy Job

Job description

Description

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 8,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road is currently seeking an experienced Foreman to support heavy civil projects in Taylor, Texas . This role is critical for managing daily field operations, ensuring quality and safety, coordinating subcontractors, and maintaining strong relationships with project stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day field operations for heavy civil projects, ensuring adherence to project plans, schedules, and safety standards.
• Implement and enforce jobsite safety protocols, conduct hazard assessments, and coordinate with safety personnel and inspectors.
• Collaborate with the Project Manager to plan site logistics, including sequences, equipment staging, and traffic control.
• Develop and manage daily and weekly schedules, ensuring efficient use of crews, equipment, and materials.
• Coordinate with suppliers and subcontractors to ensure timely delivery and execution of work.
• Provide technical guidance to resolve field issues and optimize productivity.
• Track labor, equipment, and material costs, and assist in schedule and budget adjustments as needed.
• Ensure compliance with all applicable construction laws, codes, and company policies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with owners, inspectors, engineers, and vendors.
• Support team development through training, mentorship, and performance feedback.
• Oversee project closeout activities, including punch lists, final inspections, and documentation.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in heavy civil construction
• Proven leadership in managing paving crews and subcontractors on complex roadway or infrastructure projects.
• Proficient in construction management software (e.g., HCSS Heavy Job) and daily reporting tools.
• Strong commitment to jobsite safety and quality control.
• Willingness to work night shifts and extended hours as required by project demands.
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Must be available for on-call work as needed.
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned .

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road .

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