Bridge Construction Foreman

Walbec Group•Appleton, WI

23h

About The Position

Are you looking for an exciting career in road, highway, and bridge construction? Zenith Tech of the Walbec Group has a place for hard working, loyal, and driven people like you. Come work with us as a Foreman and enjoy a family-focused, progressive culture, and work with an industry leading company in heavy road and highway construction. The Walbec Group of companies is currently in its third generation of family leadership producing high-quality construction materials and delivering unparalleled professional design, engineering, and construction services. Multi-year Milwaukee Business Journal Best Place to Work honoree and a Best Place to Work by Employ Humanity. Associated with many exciting state, municipal, federal, and commercial projects. We're looking for a Foreman with a background in Bridge Construction responsible for the accurate reporting of materials, equipment, hours, as well as the management and safety of the personnel on his/her crew and the safety of the public and ensuring regulatory and safety measures are maintained. Coordinating and supervising activities of one or more crews for deck pours and finishing. Allotting crews to their respective duties and making sure they have the appropriate training and tools so that they can execute their jobs accurately. Assessing the fastest and easiest way to complete a job without sacrificing quality of work being done. Ordering supplies and providing information to facilitate the proper procurement of supplies including bridge construction finishers, burlap, mobile sandblast units, and water trucks. Maintain all bridge concrete pouring equipment and materials. Projects will vary by location throughout the state of Wisconsin, Upper Michigan, and Minnesota so a willingness to travel is required.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record
Must be punctual and dependable
Able to work varied hours including nights, early mornings, and weekends as needed
Be able to tolerate and work in variable weather conditions, and work in dirty and dusty environments
4 or more years of experience within the construction trade and 2-4 years of experience in a sub-foreman or lead role
Prior leadership experience and the ability to communicate, motivate, and manage time of others
Journey level training in a related trade
Ability to operate a forklift, RT forklift, and skid loader
Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Haves

High School diploma or GED equivalent is preferred
CCO Operator is preferred
Experience in bridge rehabs, new projects, and overlays is a plus

Responsibilities

Accurate reporting of materials, equipment, hours
Management and safety of personnel
Safety of the public
Ensuring regulatory and safety measures are maintained
Coordinating and supervising activities of one or more crews for deck pours and finishing
Allotting crews to their respective duties
Making sure crews have the appropriate training and tools
Assessing the fastest and easiest way to complete a job without sacrificing quality
Ordering supplies and providing information to facilitate the proper procurement of supplies
Maintaining all bridge concrete pouring equipment and materials

Benefits

Our union employees enjoy the quality benefits and compensation provided by our union partners.
Additionally, union employees have access to a variety of training on our Walbec employee website for personal and professional development opportunities.
Excellent wages and benefits packages offered through local trade union.
Job security-we are an essential company providing infrastructure services, and you are an essential employee.
Growth opportunities working alongside and learning from experienced industry professionals.
Be involved in innovative, exciting projects throughout the local area and the state.
Family-oriented, supportive culture.

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