Traveling Bridge Foreman

Structural Technologies; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is hiring a Traveling Field Foreman for our Heavy Civil team based out of Fort Worth, TX. You will lead field projects ranging from a few days to months, coordinating with PMs and engineers to ensure safe, efficient execution on post-tensioned structures.

The role requires the ability to travel up to 100% and strong leadership, communication, and safety-consciousness. A valid driver’s license and basic construction math skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience on post tensioned structures preferred.
• Ability to travel up to 100%.
• Able to read, interpret and execute construction drawings and contract specs.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership on field projects of varying durations.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Project Engineers and other leaders.
• Oversee safety and promote the Company’s safety culture.
• Motivate and assign work to crews based on material and manpower needs.
• Ensure crews operate tools and equipment safely, properly and productively.
• Provide training and guidance to field managers and crews.
• Assist Project Managers in evaluating production rates for the project.
• Complete all essential paperwork clearly and accurately.

Skills

Leadership

Construction management

Reading drawings

Safety leadership

Travel up to 100%

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES develops and integrates products, engineering support, repair and maintenance services to provide value-added solutions to owners, engineers and contractors. We provide specialty contracting services through our contracting companies, and state-of-the-art proprietary products and engineering support services through our technologies company. With over 2,500 employees working from locations nationwide and in select international markets, we serve the Commercial, Public, Transportation Industrial, and Power markets to tackle the toughest construction challenges. STRUCTURAL TECHNOLOGIES is the in-house engineering business line of Structural Group.

Structural Technologies/VSL is the exclusive licensee of VSL post-tensioning systems in the United States.

We are currently recruiting for a Traveling Field Foreman supporting our Heavy Civil team based out of Fort Worth Texas. Our projects include new structure construction, including PT & rebar installation (stressing and grouting), bridge inspection/repair, unbonded PT repair, barrier cable installation and repair, FRP installation, bridge jacking/bearing replacement, and more.

Responsibilities

• Leadership on field projects of various sizes. We have job durations from a few days to many months-long, nationwide.
• Working closely with Project Managers, Project Engineers, and other leaders within VSL.
• Oversee and manage overall project safety and provide leadership to the Company's Safety 24/7 culture.
• Motivating team members to work together to accomplish tasks, coordinate work activities with other construction project activities and assign work to employees, based on material and worker requirements of specific jobs.
• Ensuring crews are operating all tools and equipment in a safe, proper, and productive manner.
• Providing training and assistance to field managers and crews in the performance of work-related tasks.
• Assisting Project Managers in evaluating various production rates related to the project.
• Completing all essential paperwork in a clear an accurate manner.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Prior experience on post tensioned structures is highly preferred. Relevant experience may include: segmental bridges, bonded PT installation & grouting, unbonded PT repair, Rebar/PT installation, hydraulic jacking, concrete repair, carbon-fiber reinforcement installation.
• Current Union ironworkers may be given preference.
• Ability to travel up to 100%. Weekend trips home are provided every 3 weeks.
• Proven ability to manage complex construction work.
• Demonstrated ability to read, interpret and execute to construction drawings and contract specifications. Resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Established dedication to safety and ability to display commitment to our operating principles.
• Experience in schedule and task management.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with the customer, crew, and project teams.
• Intermediate computer skills and construction math skills.
• Valid Driver's License and ability to pass background screenings.

Our ideal Foreman candidate is an innovative but decisive field manager who can work effectively in a highly collaborative, team-based environment; has the ability to set goals and expectations and hold others accountable; can encourage and mentor others; is approachable, empathetic and outgoing; can quickly gain trust and respect; and is able to establish and maintain relationships.

Benefits

VSL is proud of a company culture that promotes 24/7 safety and quality. We offer competitive compensation and benefits including medical and dental insurance, 401(k), paid holidays, vacation, tuition reimbursement, career development and growth opportunities, and a caring work environment.

EOE/M/F/D/V