REEVES | Bridge Foreman - Union, SC

Reeves Construction Company; New Jersey; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid holidays and vacation

Health plan options

401(k) with company match

Short-term disability benefits

Job summary

A leading construction firm based in New Jersey is seeking an experienced Bridge Foreman to lead a team on bridge and heavy civil projects. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in heavy highway construction, possess excellent leadership and communication skills, and prioritize safety in all operations. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in bridge/heavy highway construction in a Lead/Foreman role.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities managing crews and subcontractors.
• Ability to read and understand work plans.
• Ability to read and understand work plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage a crew of carpenters and laborers to ensure safety and quality.
• Perform carpentry related to building wooden forms and falsework.
• Supervise others and train subordinates on tasks.
• Identify potential schedule conflicts and communicate with Supervisor.
• Train a replacement and supervise crew to inspect and follow directions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Carpentry

Blueprint reading

Technical skills

Job description

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Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas, has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company’s founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meeting the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself on high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com.

Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain.

Position Summary

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking a Bridge Foreman based in Union, SC. The successful candidate will possess an uncompromising focus on safety excellence and will lead a crew of carpenters, finishers, and laborers on bridge and heavy civil projects.

Primary Work Function

A skilled craftsman who can manage a crew consisting of foremen, carpenters, finishers, and laborers, and safely perform construction tasks.

Responsibilities

• Basic carpentry related to building and bracing of wooden forms and falsework.
• Drive piles – positioning piles in leads, climbing ladders up to 60 feet.
• Steel and concrete girder erection – assemble and guide girders into final position, including supported handling.
• Explain steps clearly, give instructions, answer questions, and organize subordinates.
• Train subordinates on tasks being performed.
• Supervise others safely within company policies.
• Perform timesheets, quantity calculations, and reading of grade and planes.
• Identify potential schedule conflicts, problems, and communicate with Supervisor.
• Read blueprints and assist Supervisor with work‑plan formulation.
• Successfully train a replacement and supervise crew to inspect, handle conflict, and follow directions.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Read plans and perform simple layout with minimal supervision.
• Plan and schedule own work and crews on a daily/weekly basis.
• Perform multiple technical skills – proficient in steel erection, form/construct overhangs, substructure concrete, and pile driving.
• Understand basics of cost control, equipment operations, and project requirements.
• Manage a crew of 5‑6 employees with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5+ years in bridge/heavy highway construction in Lead/Lead Carpenter/Foreman role.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities; experience managing crews and subcontractors (preferred).
• Excellent communication with crew, project management, subcontractors, and vendors.
• Ability to read and understand work plans.
• Strong work ethic and desire to learn.
• Minimum age 18.

Physical Demands

Must use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or walk; stand and walk regularly; occasional sit; lift and manipulate objects up to 80 lbs for 50 feet; able to work off the ground and at elevated heights; 20/40 vision or corrected; hearing excellent or corrected.

Work Environment

Exposure to moving mechanical parts, outdoor weather, vibration, fumes, airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, high precarious places, chemicals, and loud noise.

Benefits and Compensation

• Competitive pay.
• Paid holidays, vacation, life insurance, accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Group health plan options (medical, dental & vision, HSA, FSA).
• Short‑term disability benefits.
• 401(k)/401(k) Roth with company match.
• Drug‑Free Workplace, E‑Verify Participation.

EEO Statement

Colas Inc. And Its Subsidiaries Are An Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying, complete any part of the application process, or access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying, please contact Colas Inc. at 973‑290‑9082 or send an email to [e-mail].

Contact

Colas Inc. Recruiting – 973‑290‑9082 • [e-mail]