Labor Foreman

Vets Hired; Meriden (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The Vets Hired is seeking a Labor Foreman to lead construction crews on heavy civil, highway, and bridge projects. You will oversee daily field operations, coordinate labor activities, and ensure work is completed safely and in line with project specifications.

Responsibilities include supervising earthwork, drainage, and concrete construction, enforcing safety standards, and maintaining a productive work environment while communicating with project managers and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience leading construction crews on highway and bridge projects.
• Experience with earthwork, drainage, and concrete work.
• Strong leadership and crew management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• OSHA certification and strong knowledge of construction safety practices.
• Ability to enforce job-site safety standards and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead construction labor crews on highway and bridge projects.
• Coordinate daily field operations and assign work tasks.
• Oversee earthwork, drainage, and concrete construction activities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.
• Monitor work quality and productivity.
• Enforce OSHA and job-site safety regulations.
• Communicate with project managers, subcontractors, and team members.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

OSHA certification

Safety practices

Earthwork

Concrete work

Job description

Job Summary

The Labor Foreman is responsible for leading construction crews on heavy civil, highway, and bridge projects. The role oversees daily field operations, coordinates labor activities, ensures work is completed safely and efficiently, and maintains compliance with project specifications and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead construction labor crews on highway and bridge projects.
• Coordinate daily field operations and assign work tasks.
• Oversee earthwork, drainage, and concrete construction activities.
• Ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and according to specifications.
• Monitor work quality and productivity.
• Enforce OSHA and job-site safety regulations.
• Communicate with project managers, subcontractors, and team members.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment.

Required Qualifications

• 7-10+ years of experience leading construction crews on highway and bridge projects.
• Experience with earthwork, drainage, and concrete work.
• Strong leadership and crew management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• OSHA certification and strong knowledge of construction safety practices.
• Ability to enforce job-site safety standards and procedures.