Guardrail Foreman - Lead Highway Safety Installations

Curtis Contracting, Inc.; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

Paid time off

Paid Holidays

Pension Program

401k

Job summary

Curtis Contracting Inc. is seeking a Guardrail Foreman to manage installation, maintenance, and repair of guardrail systems and impact attenuators. The role involves leading a crew, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating with state/city inspection teams.

The foreman will supervise daily activities, interpret drawings, and oversee on-site traffic control and heavy machinery operations, with potential travel as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license (Class A or B CDL).
• 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 work days, nights, weekends and or out of town when needed.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Blueprint reading

Safety management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class A or B

GRIT certification

Traffic Control certification

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Pounder truck

Skidsteers

Augers

Job description

Curtis Contracting Inc. is seeking a Guardrail Foreman to manage installation, maintenance, and repair of guardrail systems and impact attenuators. The role involves leading a crew, ensuring safety and regulatory compliance, and coordinating with state/city inspection teams.

The foreman will supervise daily activities, interpret drawings, and oversee on-site traffic control and heavy machinery operations, with potential travel as needed.