FOREMAN-Bridge & Highway

Capital Paving and Construction is a heavy highway civil construction company. We are recruiting a Bridge & Highway Foreman for projects extending from North Central Arkansas to the Southwest Missouri area. Successful candidates for this position must have experience in heavy civil construction and will be directly responsible for supervising and coordinating a crew of workers to perform daily activities on roadway, highway, bridge, and heavy construction projects.

This position is a full-time, benefit eligible position. Capital offers a great benefit package including:

• Industry Competitive Pay
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• 401K with match
• Short/Long Term Disability
• Paid Training and Continued Education
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Referral Bonus

Position Summary: 

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Organizes and plans work activities with Superintendent to develop the most appropriate sequence and to discuss the best means and methods. Manages a crew of up to six or more skilled and common laborers.
• Directly supervises and coordinates daily operations on assigned project to ensure that proper resources (labor, equipment, material) are in place for the timely completion of work.
• Promotes and complies with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Reviews all contracts, specifications, plans, and project documents to ensure that the work is built to the appropriate standards.
• Takes responsibility for crew’s performance as it relates to company goals, safety audits, and compliance with policies and procedures. Takes corrective and/or disciplinary actions to address deficiencies and policy violations.
• Monitors quality of work being performed on a daily basis.
• Assists with jobsite orientation and acts as a mentor to all new workers.
• Coordinates equipment needs, ensures operators are qualified, and communicates maintenance issues with mechanics in a timely manner.
• Maintains a dedication to safety at all times by routinely holding safety meetings, enforcing safe work practices, and seeing that proper safety equipment is available and used by all field personnel.
• Conducts meetings with the crew members to discuss both individual performance as well as crew/project production goals on a regular basis.
• Prepares time sheets for labor and equipment, as well as maintains detailed records of work performed with the appropriate quantities daily.
• Prepares accident and/or injury reports for any jobsite incident and ensures that all appropriate paperwork is submitted to the home office in a timely manner.
• Performs other related administrative tasks and duties as assigned by Superintendent and/or Operations Managers.

• 5+ years’ experience in the construction industry
• A minimum of 3 years of experience as a Foreman in the construction industry.
• Familiarity with equipment, materials, and methods used in the construction industry; to include bridge & highway construction.
• Ability to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
• Ability to keep organized records and to prepare work and time reports accurately.
• Ability to understand and efficiently carry out instructions.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within established timelines.
• Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices.
• Must be accustomed to working outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform physical activities that may require climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, kneeling, bending, and handling of materials, equipment, and tools.
• Must wear appropriate safety equipment as required by the company.
• Must be willing and able to travel and work out of town on various jobsites.
• Must have a valid driver license.
• Must be able to pass pre-employment physical and drug screening.

EEO/Employer/Vet/Disabled

Capital will give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.