Structure/Bridge Foreman - Primoris Heavy Civil - Shreveport, LA

Primoris Services Corporation; Louisiana; On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

ESPP

Pet coverage

Legal assistance

Award-winning safety programs

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil is seeking a field supervisor to oversee bridge and structural construction projects in the Shreveport, LA area. You will lead crews, ensure safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will read blueprints, enforce company policies, monitor costs, coordinate with engineers and subcontractors, and mentor junior staff on site.

Qualifications

• Lead and supervise a crew on heavy civil construction projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction docs.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct regular safety meetings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a crew, assign tasks, and provide clear instructions.
• Interpret plans to ensure accurate project execution.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct safety meetings/inspections.
• Monitor progress, track costs, and manage materials/equipment use.
• Coordinate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors.
• Perform quality control inspections to meet specs and standards.
• Operate heavy equipment as needed (cranes, excavators, pile drivers).
• Maintain daily reports and timecards.
• Troubleshoot on-site problems and mentor junior crew.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Heavy equipment operation

Clear communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Overview

Oversee and direct all field operations for bridge and structural construction projects in the Shreveport, LA area, ensuring safety, quality, and project schedule adherence.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew of skilled and unskilled workers, assigning tasks and providing clear instructions.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction documents to ensure accurate project execution.
• Implement and enforce all company safety policies and procedures, conducting regular safety meetings and inspections.
• Monitor daily progress, track project costs, and manage material and equipment utilization.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues and maintain project flow.
• Perform quality control inspections to ensure work meets project specifications and industry standards.
• Operate heavy equipment and machinery as needed, including cranes, excavators, and pile drivers.
• Maintain accurate daily reports, timecards, and other project documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site problems efficiently and effectively.
• Train and mentor junior crew members.

Job Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role focused on bridge or structural projects.
• Proven ability to read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Strong understanding of construction safety regulations and best practices.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in operating various heavy equipment relevant to bridge construction.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced outdoor environment, often in varying weather conditions.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.

Company Overview

Primoris Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation, paid weekly.
• Best-in-class medical, dental, vision, and LTD/STD coverage.
• 401(k) with company match, vested on day one.
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].
• Pet coverage for your furry friends.
• Legal assistance coverage.
• Award-winning safety programs.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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