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

Primoris Services Corporation; Louisiana (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation, paid weekly.

Best-in-class medical, dental, vision,

LTD/STD coverage.

401(k) with company match, vested on-d

day one.

Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP].

Pet coverage for your furry friends.

Legal assistance coverage.

Award-winning safety programs.

Job summary

Primoris Heavy Civil in Shreveport, LA oversees and directs field operations for bridge and structural construction projects, ensuring safety, quality, and schedule adherence.

You will lead crews, interpret plans, enforce safety policies, monitor progress and costs, manage materials and equipment, and mentor junior workers on-site.

The role requires reading blueprints, coordinating with PMs and subcontractors, and maintaining accurate reports in a fast-paced outdoor setting.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 preferred.
• Proven ability to read construction plans and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a crew of workers, assigning tasks and giving clear directions.
• Interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction documents for accurate execution.
• Enforce company safety policies and conduct safety meetings and inspections.
• Monitor daily progress, track project costs, and manage material and equipment use.
• Communicate with project managers, engineers, and subcontractors to resolve issues and maintain flow.
• Perform quality control inspections to meet project specs and standards.
• Operate heavy equipment such as cranes, excavators, and pile drivers as needed.
• Maintain daily reports, timecards, and other project documentation.
• Troubleshoot and resolve on-site problems efficiently.
• Train and mentor junior crew members.

Skills

Leadership & supervision

Blueprints & drawings interpretation

Safety compliance

Communication

Heavy equipment operation

Mentoring & training

On-site problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10/30 certification preferred

Job description

Job Overview

Job Summary: 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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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