Sherwood Companies

Bridge Foreman

LocationTopeka, KS
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job


Job Details


Description

Wildcat has the ability to self-perform many types of civil construction including earthwork and site prep, concrete and asphalt paving, civil and structural concrete, rock excavation, piling and sheet piling, sub-grade stabilization, and water/waste-water treatment facilities. We also have a tremendous amount of experience with all underground utilities including sanitary sewer, water, storm sewer, and main electrical distribution.

The Sherwood Companies have a proven track record of completing a variety of projects from General Construction, to Construction Management and Design Build Projects for both public and private owners. A brief summary of the types of projects include, urban expressways, bridges, underground utilities, dam construction, asphalt/concrete paving and water/wastewater treatment plants.


Job Description

This Foreman will be responsible for the safe and efficient operations of a bridge crew. The Foreman will plan, direct and coordinate the bridge crew to ensure safety, quality and productivity metrics are achieved. This role is classified as safety sensitive.


Benefits

Holiday Pay
Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Accident and Cancer Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability
401(k) with match
Yearly boot reimbursement
Referral bonus program


ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

Lead by example that safety is the number one priority
Supervise, coordinate and schedule the activities of the bridge crew
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning
Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met
Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
Confer with superintendent or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities
Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary
Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
Other duties as assigned


PERFORMANCE MEASURES

Safety
Quality of product
Meeting specifications


COMPETENCIES

Leading Others
Work Standards
Continuous Improvement
Initiating Action
Adaptability
Contributing to Team Success
Managing Work (Time Management)
Communication


Education/Experience

High school diploma or GED required
Must have a clean driving record
5-6 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction specifically working on bridges
2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a team


Certification/Other Skills And Abilities

Quality control analysis
Judgement and decision making
Monitoring
Excellent oral and written communication
Deductive reasoning
Time management
Reaction time


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below 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.

Keyboarding/typing
Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
Ability to effectively verbally communicate
Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs.)
Ability to work above the ground on bridges
Ability to use manual labor tools involved in the construction of a bridge


WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
Work is performed on bridges under fall protection guidelines

Must have a valid driver's license; have and keep a clean driving record.

Benefits include but are not limited to medical, dental, life, 401(K), company vehicle, paid holidays, paid time off and bonus possibilities.

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