Structures Foreman

Clean Energy & Infrastructure Services; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Flexible spending account

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Disability insurance

Job summary

MasTec Civil in Columbia, SC seeks a Structures Foreman to lead specialized crews on complex bridge builds, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role demands strong leadership, risk management, and rigorous adherence to plans and specs.

The candidate will coordinate daily tasks, conduct safety meetings, interpret drawings, and maintain documentation, while supervising field operations and reporting to project leadership. MasTec Civil offers top-tier pay and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Must be familiar with the dot specs and requirements. (For Roadway and MOT operations)
• High School Diploma (some college or trade school preferred)
• At least four years of experience in the building trade is required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
• Sustain daily safety meetings with all crew members at the beginning of each different job activity.
• Clarify and explain, as needed, to all crew members the construction means and methods to be utilized during daily job activities.
• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
• Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
• Emphasizing the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures.
• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors.
• Ensuring a clean and organized work area and improving and maintaining good housekeeping practices.

Skills

Communication skills

Under pressure

Team coordination

Reading drawings

Legal requirements (construction)

Quality building practices

Problem solving

DOT specs familiarity

High School Diploma

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Overview

Build the future of South Carolina's infrastructure as a Structures Foreman with MasTec Civil in Columbia, SC! We’re looking for a proven field leader to direct specialized crews, manage complex concrete and steel bridge builds, and drive high impact heavy civil projects safely home. Step into a high visibility role with top tier pay, industry leading benefits, and a team that builds to last.

The Foreman are responsible for supervising and coordinating the work of construction workers on a construction site. They must ensure the job is completed safely, on time, within budget, and to the specified quality standards. The foreman has a crucial role in ensuring the safety of his crew and himself while meeting the daily production targets set by the company. He should possess advanced skills and expertise in all aspects of his work, including cost control, scheduling, specifications, and claims management. Additionally, he is responsible for handling various documentation such as timesheets, production reports, labor reports, men‑hour reports, and other essential documentation.

Company Overview

Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges connecting our families, communities, and nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us, and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations.

MasTec Civil is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE& I) business segment. The CE& I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News‑Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Job Locations

US-SC-Columbia

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
• Sustain daily safety meetings with all crew members at the beginning of each different job activity.
• Clarify and explain, as needed, to all crew members the construction means and methods to be utilized during daily job activities.
• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors.
• Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
• Emphasizing the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures.
• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably.
• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors.
• Ensuring a clean and organized work area and improving and maintaining good housekeeping practices.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.
• Must be familiar with the dot specs and requirements. (For Roadway and MOT operations)
• High School Diploma (some college or trade school preferred)
• At least four years of experience in the building trade is required.

What’s in it for You

Financial Wellbeing

• Compensation, commensurate with experience
• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre‑employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up‑to‑date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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