Traveling Highway Guardrail Foreman

Geostabilization International•Erie, CO

2d•Onsite

About The Position

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard together form a leading infrastructure solutions platform dedicated to protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure across North America and New Zealand. GSI is the premier geohazard mitigation firm specializing in emergency slope stabilization, landslide repair, grouting, and micropiles through innovative design-build delivery. Access Limited brings over a century of steep-slope expertise and operates North America’s largest fleet of spider excavators, delivering complex rockfall and geotechnical solutions in the most challenging environments. RoadGuard, founded in 2024, unites industry-leading roadway safety companies providing guardrail, bridge railing, highway signage, fencing, and specialty fabrication services. Across all our businesses, we are driven by innovation, extreme ownership, technical excellence, and a relentless commitment to measurable results that improve safety and infrastructure resilience. As a Traveling Highway Guardrail Foreman, you’ll lead a union crew while working alongside them in the field. You’ll be responsible for safely completing guardrail and roadway safety projects throughout the RoadGuard West service area. This is a traveling field position. Crews typically leave from the Erie, Colorado yard on Monday and travel to project locations throughout the region, returning Friday. Depending on the project, you may be required to remain out for up to two weeks at a time. Projects may also require night-shift work, so flexibility with travel, shifts, and schedules is required.

Requirements

Three to five years of highway, roadway, or heavy civil construction experience.
At least two years of experience as a foreman, crew lead, or similar field leader.
Working knowledge of DOT specifications, work-zone traffic control, and OSHA construction safety requirements.
Experience operating or overseeing roadway construction equipment such as post drivers, skid steers, man lifts, drill rigs, augers, boom trucks, and dump trucks.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
A hands-on leadership style and willingness to work alongside your crew.
Ability and willingness to travel Monday through Friday and remain out for up to two weeks at a time when project schedules require it.
Flexibility to work day or night shifts depending on project needs.
Ability to use a smartphone or tablet for timekeeping, daily reporting, and project communication.
A valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

Experience working under a union collective bargaining agreement is preferred.
A CDL is also preferred but not required.
OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 – Construction
ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) or equivalent
Flagger certification
First Aid and CPR certification

Responsibilities

Lead and work alongside a union crew installing guardrail, impact attenuators, sign structures, and other highway safety systems.
Plan daily work, assign tasks, and set production goals to keep projects safe, on schedule, and within budget.
Conduct toolbox talks, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and jobsite safety inspections.
Read and interpret construction plans, shop drawings, specifications, and traffic control plans.
Coordinate jobsite setup, traffic control, materials, equipment, and crew needs.
Ensure equipment is operated safely, inspected regularly, and properly maintained.
Coordinate manpower needs with the local union hall and handle crew-related issues professionally.
Train and mentor crew members while providing clear direction and feedback.
Serve as the primary on-site contact for field operations.
Complete daily reports, timesheets, production logs, and equipment and material records.
Communicate scope changes, unexpected site conditions, and additional work to the Project Manager.