Structure Foreman

Balfour Beatty•Dallas, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Structural Foreman supervises and coordinates field crews performing structural construction on heavy civil and infrastructure projects. The role provides day-to-day field leadership to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, quality standards, and company requirements. The Foreman coordinates labor, equipment, materials, and work activities with Superintendents, Project Engineers, Safety and Quality personnel, and other field supervisors. Work includes structural concrete and related activities such as bridge and roadway structures, foundations and footings, columns, piers and caps, abutments and retaining walls, cast-in-place structures, formwork and falsework, reinforcing steel installation, concrete placement, finishing and curing, and structural demolition or rehabilitation as applicable. The position is primarily field-based on active heavy civil construction projects and may involve noise, dust, moving equipment, traffic, heights, changing weather, and other typical construction-site conditions.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of heavy civil or structural construction experience preferred.
Demonstrated experience with structural concrete construction.
Strong knowledge of structural concrete construction methods and sequencing, including formwork, reinforcing steel, concrete placement, foundations, walls, columns, piers, and related components.
Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, specifications, and plans.
Ability to understand grades, elevations, dimensions, and basic construction layout.
Working knowledge of construction safety requirements and OSHA regulations.
Strong leadership and crew-management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to plan work, solve field problems, and make timely decisions.
Ability to coordinate multiple work activities in a fast-paced construction environment.
Basic understanding of production tracking, labor utilization, and construction schedules.
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and environmental conditions; frequently stand, walk, climb, bend, stoop, kneel, and reach; navigate uneven terrain, ladders, scaffolding, and active construction areas; lift and carry materials, tools, or equipment; work around heavy equipment, vehicles, concrete operations, and elevated work areas; and wear required PPE.
Ability to work extended hours, nights, weekends, or varying shifts when required by project schedules.

Nice To Haves

High school diploma or GED preferred.
Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Person, or similar field leadership position preferred.
Bridge, highway, transportation, or major infrastructure construction experience strongly preferred.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification preferred.
First Aid/CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead, supervise, and coordinate daily activities of structural construction crews; plan and assign work according to project priorities and production requirements.
Communicate daily work expectations, production goals, and safety requirements, and monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, and work quality.
Ensure crews have the tools, equipment, materials, and information needed to perform assigned work, and coordinate activities with other trades and crews.
Supervise structural concrete and related construction activities, including formwork, reinforcing steel installation, concrete placement, finishing, curing, and applicable demolition or rehabilitation.
Read and interpret construction drawings, plans, specifications, and details; verify layout, dimensions, elevations, grades, and structural components before work begins.
Ensure construction complies with approved plans, specifications, applicable standards, and company requirements.
Promote a strong safety culture; conduct or participate in pre-task planning and safety meetings, identify hazards, ensure PPE use, enforce safety requirements, and report incidents and unsafe conditions.
Maintain safe access, housekeeping, and work areas throughout the project.
Inspect work for compliance with drawings, specifications, and quality requirements; coordinate inspections and testing with Quality Control personnel and correct deficiencies before work advances.
Verify placement of reinforcing steel, embeds, anchor bolts, forms, and other structural components before concrete placement, and assist with concrete placement procedures.
Review upcoming work with the Superintendent and project leadership, assist with daily and weekly plans, and monitor progress against schedules and production goals.
Identify schedule, manpower, material, or equipment issues and communicate them to the Superintendent; coordinate deliveries and staging.
Maintain daily records of manpower, equipment, quantities, and work completed, and assist management in forecasting labor and equipment needs.
Provide leadership, coaching, and training to craft employees on construction methods, equipment use, safety, and quality expectations.
Promote teamwork, professionalism, accountability, and respectful workplace behavior; address performance or conduct concerns and communicate significant issues to the Superintendent and Human Resources as appropriate.
Help identify employees with potential for increased responsibilities and advancement.