Foreman - Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Careers • Dallas, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial. Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for a Foreman at our large heavy civil project in the DFW Airport. The Foreman is responsible for providing supervision and coordination of workers on a medium size (8 to 10) dirt work crew. The goals of this position include scheduling work to meet timetables in a safe manner and to meet estimated costs. This person must maintain a good working relationship with inspectors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience managing dirt crews on heavy civil construction projects
• Must have a strong commitment to jobsite safety and be diligent in demonstrating safe work practices
• Experience in supervising crew
• Experience using HCSS Heavy Job (tablet based)
• OSHA 10 hr, First Aid/CPR, rigging, flagging, fall protection, trench excavation, and manlift
• Must be highly organized with an attention to detail
• Be an effective communicator
• Ability to work in a fast-paced team environment and meet deadline
• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Valid driver’s license
• Requires working outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures
• Must be able to work on call as needed
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small amount of onsite fleet equipment
• Recruit hourly trade personnel
• Execute “Look Ahead” schedules
• Manage craftsmen and laborers, equipment and materials
• Logistics planning
• Scheduling construction daily and weekly
• Execute project work plans
• Manage crews productively and effectively
• Training of others on the crew
• Purchasing of materials, tools, and supplies
• Maintain a safe working environment
• Perform quality work to meet requirements

Benefits

• We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan.
• We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees