Webber - Foreman - Heavy Civil

Webber, a Ferrovial company; Milano (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Webber, a Ferrovial company, in Houston, TX, seeks a Foreman I to lead construction crews on highway and infrastructure projects. You will ensure safety, follow plans and schedules, and coordinate materials and equipment to meet project goals.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of highway/road experience, strong blueprints knowledge, and the ability to manage crews, supervise training, and adapt to changing site conditions. OSHA training is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience building highways/roads is required.
• Knowledge of one or two phases of construction (Structures, Dirt, Pipe, Pavement, etc.).
• Less than high school diploma.

Responsibilities

• Create and complete a job safety analysis every morning to address safety concerns to ensure safe work.
• Oversee crew’s activities efficiently.
• Supervise, manage, and direct training, development and work assignments for crew members.
• Understand project plans for specific duties and blueprints.
• Manage tools, materials and supplies; optimize equipment use.
• Respond promptly to site production issues and report hours daily.
• Support safety policies and contribute to company operations.

Skills

Leadership

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Project coordination

Education

Less than high school diploma

Job description

Join Ferrovial: Where Innovation Meets Opportunity

Are you ready to elevate your career with a global leader in infrastructure solving complex problems and generating a positive outcome on people’s lives? At Ferrovial, we are not just a company; we are a community of innovators and trailblazers. Listed on three major stock markets: Nasdaq (US), Euronext Amsterdam (Netherlands) and IBEX 35 (Spain), we are also member of the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and FTSE4Good. We operate in more than 15 countries and have a workforce of over 24,000 professionals worldwide., including Highways, Airports, Construction, and Energy.

Founded in 1963, Webber, part of Ferrovial Construction, is a leading construction company that specializes in heavy civil, waterworks, energy and infrastructure management and is dedicated to safely providing intelligent solutions to its clients and community. Webber is headquartered in Houston, Texas, with offices and projects in the United States and Canada. Webber supports a wide range of project models to meet client needs, including traditional design bid build, design build, alternative delivery models and public private partnership (P3) solutions. Webber also has an in-house engineering services department to help optimize building efficiency and quality while solving complex project challenges using field experience, innovative construction methods and BIM technology. As a subsidiary of Ferrovial, Webber has access to a global network of skilled engineers, best-in-class technology and vast resources.

Why Ferrovial?

• Global presence, local impact: Be part of a company that is shaping the future of infrastructure worldwide, with challenging roles and projects that make a real difference.
• Collaborative excellence: Work alongside talented professionals in a collaborative environment where your ideas and contributions are valued.
• Inclusive Culture: Thrive in an innovative and respectful workplace that values every voice, celebrates what makes us unique and turns differences into innovation.
• Career growth: Benefit from global and cross-business unit mobility, with development processes designed to ensure your professional growth.
• Compelling benefits and employee wellbeing: Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that rewards your hard work and dedication and take advantage of initiatives designed to support your physical and psychological health.
• Productivity tools: Utilize cutting-edge tools like Microsoft Copilot to enhance your productivity and efficiency.

Job Description:

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB

The Foreman I provides management for construction crew and their material, and equipment, ensuring that specifications are being followed, and work is proceeding on schedule.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Create and complete a job safety analysis every morning to address safety concerns to ensure the employees work in a safe manner.
• Oversee crew’s activities efficiently.
• Supervise, manage, and direct the training, development, appraisal and work assignments crew members.
• Have a strong understanding of the project plans for specific duties.
• Have a strong comprehension of blue prints and specifications.
• Manage tools, materials and supplies.
• Manage the equipment utilization.
• Immediate response to site production issues.
• Report the crew’s hours worked and code time accurately on daily timesheet.
• Whatever enhances the operations of the company.

Other Duties And Responsibilities

• Comply with all safety policies, practices and procedures. Report all unsafe activities to Safety Representative and/or supervisor.
• Participate in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provide leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.

Education And Experience

• 5+ years experience building highways/roads is required
• Knowledge of one or two phases of construction (Structures, Dirt, Pipe, Pavement, etc.)
• Less than high school diploma

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Drivers License, OSHA10/30, First Aid and CPR

Language Skills

• Ability to read a limited number of two- and three-syllable words and to recognize similarities and differences between words and between series of numbers.
• Ability to print and speak simple sentences.

Mathematical Skills

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
• Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
• Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

PLANNING/ORGANIZING

• Handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Outdoors but in an enclosed vehicle protected from extreme weather conditions.
• Outdoors exposed to changing weather conditions (for instance, rain, sun, snow, wind, etc.)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITY LEVEL

• Moderate physical activity performing somewhat strenuous daily activities of a primarily product/technical nature.

MANUAL DEXTERITY

• Manual dexterity sufficient to reach/handle items and work with the fingers.
• Ability to physically maneuver by foot minor obstacles at construction projects.

“Note: The Statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and levels of work performed by employees, but are not a complete list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.”

Seize the challenge. Move the world together!

Innovative, creative, respectful, and diverse are some of the ways we describe ourselves. We are motivated by challenges, and we collaborate across our business units to move the world together. Your journey to a fulfilling career starts here!

Webber, a Ferrovial company, and its group of companies, are equal opportunity employers. We treat all job applications equally, regardless of gender, color, race, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, covered veteran status or protected genetic information (each, a “Protected Class”), or any other protected class in accordance with applicable laws.

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