Lead Foreman

Posillico Civil•Houston, TX

17h•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Foreman oversees daily construction-site operations and helps ensure projects are completed efficiently within allocated schedules and budgets. Serving as a link between field crews and project management, the Lead Foreman ensures work follows plans, specifications, building codes, safety regulations, and quality standards. The role supervises field personnel and coordinates subcontractors, equipment, materials, inspections, reporting, and production. The position reports to the Project Superintendent and is located in Houston, Texas. Extended hours, including evenings, nights, and weekends, may be required.

Requirements

Strong leadership and communication skills, including the ability to mentor and motivate crew members.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, project plans, and specifications.
Understanding of safety regulations, DOT requirements, and quality-control procedures.
Willingness to obtain and maintain required certifications and training, such as CPR, First Aid, and OSHA 30.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to meet physical requirements, including lifting heavy objects, bending, and kneeling.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of 5+ years of heavy construction industry experience is preferred.
Knowledge of bridge, highway, and/or concrete rehabilitation.
Spanish-speaking skills are highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Supervise and direct daily work activities of field crews, including laborers, carpenters, ironworkers, and equipment operators.
Emphasize safety, quality, and production, and ensure field personnel use appropriate safety equipment, including PPE, shoring, and fall protection.
Monitor construction activities and potential hazards involving employees, subcontractors, and moving heavy equipment.
Communicate project progress, issues, and resource needs to the Superintendent or Project Manager.
Coordinate with subcontractors required to complete the job.
Attend job-site safety and progress meetings as required.
Complete daily electronic reporting, including timecards, diaries, job-site photos, quantities, safety observations, and JHAs.
Review daily production and cost analyses to help meet budget and schedule targets.
Review contracts, project documentation, and plans to ensure work meets specifications.
Schedule required state and local inspections.
Ensure work meets quality-control standards.
Oversee field personnel, schedules, and construction operations.
Hold daily huddles to communicate goals, production expectations, and job-site safety requirements.
Maintain clear communication with crew members, superintendents, clients, client representatives, and office staff.
Operate heavy equipment, use tools, and assist with labor as required.
Monitor labor, equipment, hauling, and production to meet budgets.
Manage and evaluate heavy equipment, tools, and materials for assigned work.
Ensure equipment is inspected and maintained daily, schedule maintenance as needed, and ensure operators clean and maintain equipment and hand tools at the end of each day.