Foreman - Bridges/Structures

The Bridges/Structures Forman is responsible for organizing and directing on-site crew work. This position ensures the crews are in compliance with the company’s safety program and ensures that the work performed meets or exceeds the quality requirements of the client.  

Location 

This position works at various construction job site locations in and around Columbus, OH. Both daily and overnight travel may be required. 

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

Completes necessary 2 week look-ahead to plan work with Superintendent(s)

Understands and enforces company safety policies 

Conducts daily JSA to recognize safety hazards associated with the daily tasks and educates crews of hazards

Provides oversight direction to crews and/or subcontractors

Prepares schedules for needed manpower, materials, equipment and subcontractors

Ensures quality of work performed by crews

Works with senior foremen and/or superintendents to complete short interval schedules

Completes daily timesheets and field reports 

Ensures crews are working at maximum efficiency during shift hours and leads by example

Inspects incoming materials for quality, accuracy, completeness, and contract compliance

Works as part of a team with management, supervision, safety, and other personnel

Other tasks as assigned

Skills & Requirements

Understands plans and specifications

Knowledge of safe construction methods and procedures

Leadership and management abilities

Basic ability to construct (build)

Working knowledge of grade checking and understanding of surveying information

Good written and verbal communication skills

Good organizational skills

Education & Experience

High school diploma or equivalent

Vocational or construction management training a plus

Previous experience in bridge construction/concrete structures

30 Hour OSHA certification

First aid/CPR certification

Competent Person training

5-8 years of experience in similar type construction

Prior crew and subcontractor management experience

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50-75 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity: 

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.