Lead Foreman - Bridge & DOT Heavy Highway Field Leader

The Contractor Consultants; Parma (OH); On-site; USD 56,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime potential

Weekly pay cycle

Bonus potential

Union-backed benefits

Paid time off

Per diem and hotel accommodations

Company vehicle

Smartphone provided

Safety equipment provided

OSHA training

Tool replacement

Employee relief fund

Company events

Job summary

Ohio Concrete Maintenance is seeking a Project Foreman to lead field crews on bridge, heavy highway, and DOT projects in Parma, Ohio. This hands-on leadership role requires running daily plans, directing crews, and ensuring safety and on-time completion.

You will read plans, manage subcontractors, coordinate materials, and mentor less experienced workers while maintaining strong production and quality. Regional travel and occasional nights may be required; union environment experience is a plus

Qualifications

• 5 years of heavy highway, bridge, DOT, structural concrete, or closely related civil construction experience.
• Prior experience leading crews or acting as Foreman, Leadman, or senior field crew leader.
• Ability to read and work from plans, specifications, elevations, and field drawings.
• Strong understanding of safe work practices around traffic, bridges, heavy equipment, concrete work, and active job sites.
• Comfortable working in a union / prevailing wage environment.
• Willingness to join or remain in the appropriate union as required by project and company needs.
• Ability to work as a hands-on, working Foreman when the job requires it.
• Willingness to travel regionally when project needs require it.
• Ability to work occasional nights or adjusted schedules when traffic control, weather, temperature, or project conditions require it.
• Strong communication skills with crews, leadership, inspectors, and subcontractors.
• Reliable, accountable, and able to keep the job moving without constant oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations on bridge, heavy highway, culvert, structural concrete, overlay, and DOT-related projects.
• Supervise and direct laborers, operators, crew members, and subcontractors in the field.
• Coordinate daily work plans, manpower, materials, tools, equipment, and site logistics.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, elevations, and DOT requirements.
• Keep crews productive, safe, and aligned with project expectations.
• Run toolbox talks and reinforce safe work practices in active roadway, bridge, traffic‑control, and heavy construction environments.
• Track daily field progress, issues, manpower, equipment, and material needs.
• Communicate field updates, delays, material needs, and jobsite issues to leadership.
• Coordinate with inspectors, subcontractors, and project leadership as needed.
• Help identify and resolve field problems before they impact schedule, quality, or cost.
• Work hands‑on when needed while still maintaining crew leadership and field oversight.
• Help train and mentor less-experienced crew members.

Skills

Lead foreman

Read plans

Safety practices

Union experience

Team leadership

Regional travel

Job description

Ohio Concrete Maintenance is seeking a Project Foreman to lead field crews on bridge, heavy highway, and DOT projects in Parma, Ohio. This hands-on leadership role requires running daily plans, directing crews, and ensuring safety and on-time completion.

You will read plans, manage subcontractors, coordinate materials, and mentor less experienced workers while maintaining strong production and quality. Regional travel and occasional nights may be required; union environment experience is a plus