Bridge Foreman

Sanford Contractors•Greenville, NC

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About The Position

Sanford Contractors is seeking experienced and dependable Bridge Foremen to supervise bridge construction crews and ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. Candidates should have at least three years of experience as a Bridge Foreman or experienced bridge crew leader, and a strong understanding of bridge construction practices, equipment, NCDOT specifications, and project requirements. The role calls for leadership, organization, accountability, quality workmanship, and professional representation of Sanford Contractors. The position involves supervising and coordinating daily crew activities, planning work assignments, coordinating labor and equipment, anticipating material needs, and communicating resource requirements to the Superintendent. Foremen train crew members, coordinate with project inspectors, address safety hazards, and request surveying or layout support as needed. They must communicate about scheduling and planned absences and work the hours necessary to meet project schedules and operational demands. This is physically demanding outdoor construction work. It requires lifting more than 50 pounds; regularly bending, stooping, kneeling, climbing ladders, shoveling, raking, operating hand tools, and handling construction materials; prolonged standing and walking; and working around trenches and on uneven terrain in varying weather conditions.

Requirements

At least three years of experience as a Bridge Foreman or experienced bridge crew leader.
Strong understanding of bridge construction practices, equipment, NCDOT specifications, and project requirements.
Strong leadership, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to read and interpret construction plans.
Ability to understand bridge construction equipment and methods and apply NCDOT specifications.
Ability to recognize quality and safety concerns.
Working knowledge of construction surveying and layout.
Ability to lift more than 50 pounds and perform the physical tasks described in the posting.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions, around trenches, and on uneven terrain.

Nice To Haves

OSHA Supervisor Training.
Level II Erosion Control Supervisor certification.
Qualified Traffic Control Supervisor certification.
Flagger certification.
Rigger certification.
Signal Person certification.
Trenching and Shoring Competent Person certification.
First Aid/CPR certification.
Forklift certification.

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily bridge-construction crew activities.
Set a positive example in safety, quality, productivity, and professionalism.
Plan work assignments and coordinate labor and equipment.
Anticipate material needs and communicate resource requirements to the Superintendent.
Train and develop crew members.
Coordinate with project inspectors.
Identify and address safety hazards.
Request surveying or layout support as needed.
Communicate clearly about scheduling and planned absences.
Work the hours necessary to meet project schedules and operational demands.
Represent Sanford Contractors professionally and uphold quality workmanship.