Lead Guardrail Installer & Safety Foreman

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

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