Highway Lighting & Traffic Signal Foreman

Traffic Management Solutions Inc•Alamo, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Highway Construction Foreman plays a critical leadership role in overseeing and coordinating all aspects of highway construction projects to ensure timely, safe, and high-quality completion. This position is responsible for managing on-site personnel, equipment, and materials while maintaining strict adherence to project plans, safety regulations, and budget constraints. The foreman acts as the primary point of contact between project managers, superintendents, and labor crews, facilitating clear communication and efficient workflow. By proactively identifying and resolving issues, the foreman ensures that construction milestones are met and that the finished highway infrastructure meets all engineering and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in highway or heavy civil construction, with at least 1 year in a supervisory or foreman role.
Strong knowledge of construction methods, materials, and equipment used in highway projects.
Valid Texas driver's license.
Ability to read, interpret and utilize construction plans.

Nice To Haves

Highway construction experience.
Previous experience as a foreman.
Valid Texas commercial driver license.
Bilingual – Spanish/English.

Responsibilities

Operate heavy equipment, such as drill rig, backhoe, ditch witch, rock saw, bucket truck, and other mobile equipment to dig, move materials, lift large and heavy materials, and compact / level earth to grade specifications.
Operate large and small motor vehicles to transport material, equipment, and supplies.
Use judgment based on experience, along with available resources to ensure accurate alignment, movement, and adjustment of machinery, equipment, and materials.
Operate hand and power tools, measuring devices, and other equipment.
Measure, mark, and record openings and distances to lay out areas where construction work will be performed.
Assist in erecting and disassembling scaffolding, shoring, braces, traffic barricades, ramps, and other temporary structures.
Assist in controlling traffic passing near, in, and around work zones.
Load and unload building materials, machinery, and tools.
Perform routine safety, maintenance, and servicing inspections and reports.
Plan, coordinate, and supervise work activities of assigned crew.
Estimate material or worker requirements to complete jobs.
Ensure all material and equipment needed are available to complete the job prior to beginning work.
Assign work based on employee qualifications and job procedures.
Ensure the worksite is safe for work and perform all required safety duties.
Inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to ensure all specifications are met.
Record and submit personnel, production, equipment, and other operational data on specified forms, reports, and systems.
Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools and other equipment.