Foreman

About the Opportunity Fortis is a civil group that has entered the signalization and ITS space, with approximately $5M in work secured over the past 10 months. We are building out our core operations team and looking for someone who wants to be part of the foundation — not just fill a seat.

Role Overview This is a true foreman/superintendent-level position. The right candidate must be able to step onto a job site and run work independently from day one. This is not a driver or general labor role — we are looking for a plug-and-play hire with proven crew leadership experience in traffic signal and roadway lighting construction.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead field crews on traffic signal and roadway lighting installation projects
• Perform and oversee civil/structural scope including demolition, drill shafts, foundations, and setting poles and mast arms
• Operate digger derrick, bucket truck, and excavator
• Coordinate traffic control in compliance with DOTD and municipality requirements
• Ensure IMSA certification compliance on-site
• Manage project sequencing and crew productivity to meet schedule
  

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of experience in traffic signal and/or roadway lighting construction
• Demonstrated foreman or crew leadership background
• Proficiency operating digger derrick, bucket truck, and excavator
• Experience working within DOTD/DOT and traffic control requirements
• Ability to work independently without a formal training program
• Must pass a pre-employment urine drug screen
• Clean motor vehicle record (MVR) required
  

Preferred Qualifications

• IMSA Level I and/or Level II certification
• TCT/TCS certification
• Journeyman Electrician License
• Electrical/ITS integration knowledge (electrical scope can be subcontracted)
  

Compensation

• Starting at $35/hr — commensurate with experience
• Truck or truck allowance provided
• Target start date: early June
  

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