Guardrail Foreman-$62,400-$104,000/yr

Curtis Contracting, Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive wages

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Pension Program

401k

Job summary

Curtis Contracting, Inc. is seeking a Guardrail Foreman to lead the installation, maintenance, and repair of guardrail systems and impact attenuators.

The role requires supervising a crew, reading drawings, and coordinating with state/city inspection teams to keep projects on schedule and compliant. The candidate should have a high school diploma, a valid Class A or B CDL, a clean driving record, and 5+ years in guardrail or heavy highway work, with GRIT, Traffic Control, and OSHA 30

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license (Class A or B CDL) and clean driving record.
• Minimum 5 years of guardrail experience or heavy highway construction.
• GRIT certification, Traffic Control certification and OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Ability to work days, nights, weekends and/or out of town when needed.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, lead and train team in installation, repair, and maintenance of guardrail systems.
• Interpret drawings, plans and blueprints to ensure precise installations.
• Manage on-site safety, traffic control setups and OSHA/VDOT compliance.
• Operate and oversee heavy machinery such as Pounder trucks, skid steers and augers.
• Prepare daily/weekly foreman reports and track material usage and crew timecards.

Skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Pounder truck

Skidsteers

Augers

Job description

Job Summary

The Guardrail Foreman is responsible for managing the installation, maintenance, and repair of guardrail systems and impact attenuators. This position involves leading a team ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable regulations. The foreman also has daily communication with state / city inspection teams to coordinate daily activities and track quantities.

Key Responsibilities

• - Supervise, lead and train team in the installation, repair, and maintenance of guardrail systems (W-Beam, Cable barriers, End Terminals and Impact Attenuators).
• - Interprets drawings, plans and blueprints to ensure precise installation of guardrail systems and impact attenuators.
• - Manage on-site safety, including traffic control set-ups and compliance with VDOT and OSHA regulations.
• - Operate and oversee the safe use of heavy machinery (Pounder truck, skidsteers and augers).
• - Prepare daily and weekly foreman reports, track material usage, track and record daily quantities and manage crew’s timecards.

Qualifications

• - High school diploma or equivalent
• - Valid driver’s license (Class A or B CDL) Class "A" is highly preferred
• - Clean driving record
• - Minimum 5 years of guardrail experience or heavy highway construction
• - GRIT certification, Traffic Control certification and OSHA 30 certification is highly preferred
• - Ability to workdays, nights, weekends and or out of town when needed

Benefits

• - Competitive wages (depending on experience).
• - Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• - Paid time off
• - Paid Holidays
• - Pension Program
• - 401k

Curtis Contracting Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to diversity in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. We encourage all qualified individuals to apply and thrive in our inclusive environment.