Bridge Foreman

For 90 years, the professional men and women of Blythe Construction, Inc. have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported the Southeast's rise to prominence. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development, Blythe Construction employees perform with pride and creativity. We approach every project with a dedication to efficiency, technology and, most of all, safety. Blythe Construction is proud to be a part of this area's history and development, and a partner in the Carolina’s future.

General Description  

The Bridge Foreman will oversee the day to day operations, of assigned tasks/project, and perform supervisory duties of assigned crew(s).  This position reports to the Bridge/Structures Superintendent, and receives their instructions, accordingly. 

General Requirements  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each Key Duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the overall knowledge, skills, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disclosed disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education:

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred. 
• A minimum of Five (5) years or more of industry related experience is required for this position, with an emphasis on bridges. 

Key Duties:

• Responsible for the completion of various assigned bridge and/or structure projects/components, under the supervision and leadership of the Bridge Superintendent.
• Direct supervision of assigned work crew(s), typically consisting of 5-8 team members.
• Prepare and communicate work plans, according to assigned tasks and responsibilities.
• Communicate and Direct work crew members, in the processes and procedures of completing assigned tasks, in the construction of various bridge and other structures.
• Observe work crew’s safety performance, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures; address any deficiencies, accordingly.
• Complete daily reporting, via computer and/or written logs; including time entry, equipment utilization, schedules, etc.
• Inspect and address, any site/project conditions, affecting work tasks.
• Identifies equipment, tools and materials, needed to complete assigned tasks/project(s); communicates needs accordingly.
• Recognize workplace hazards, affecting safety of assigned crew, and address accordingly.
• Attends project progress, safety and other various meetings; communicates applicable information to assigned crew members.
• Facilitates daily safety meetings, with assigned crew members; completes written documentation.

Operations and Prior Work Experience: this position is typically not an entry-level job, as it requires prior experience in the following:

• Construction of various Bridge Structure Components
• Pile Driving Operations
• Construction of Formwork, including prefabricated systems
• Girder Setting, steel erection and Rebar framework construction and installation
• Pouring and finishing of Concrete
• Loading and Unloading of various materials and/or equipment
• Checking and Marking Project Layout, including grade stakes and survey markings
• Confined Space entry
• Operation a man-lift
• Safe Utilization of various Rigging components, used in Bridge and Structure construction.
• Supervision of Crane operations
• Other duties, as assigned

Physical Demands:  The following physical demands are representative of those that a Bridge Foreman may be required, to undertake, in order to fulfill his/her responsibilities: 

• Frequently articulate various communications clearly and effectively, including both written and spoken, with others; May require hand gestures, spoken words, computer data entering and/or hand writing.
• Constant ability to hear, including potential alerting systems, such as back up alarms, horns, as well as verbal spoken communications.
• Constant ability to see and recognize surrounding work environment and respond accordingly.
• Frequent standing, is required during a regular work shift, typically consisting of at least eight hours per day. 
• Infrequent ability to stoop, bend, and crouch.
• Work may be performed at heights up to 60 feet, requiring the employee to climb provided ladders, scaffolds and/or stair towers.
• Potential to work with hands extended overhead, sometimes in conjunction with the operation of hand power tools.
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry portable hand tools, lumber and other construction materials.
• Infrequent need to lift and carry various materials and/or tools, up to 50 pounds, and co-lift and carry potentially up to 150 pounds with assistance by equipment and/or co-worker(s).
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including accessing excavations up to 15 feet in depth, using provided access routes, as required.
• Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes and other equipment/operations.
• Capable of safely and productively operating a man-lift.
• Ability to maintain balance while walking and/or working on uneven work surfaces.
• Must be able to climb on and off, using steps and/or short rung ladder, to access heavy mobile equipment.

Work Environment:  The work environment characteristics described below are representative of those that a Bridge Foreman encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. 

• Work is typically performed outdoors, including potential for wet, cold, muddy, hot work environments; as well as indoor.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that is typically associated with a construction project; personal protective equipment is provided, to prevent exposure above/outside permissible exposure limits.
• Routinely works near heavy equipment and other moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits:

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Discount Partnerships: Verizon, Ford, Perkspot
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability are encouraged to apply.