BRIDGE FOREMAN - Hiring URGENTLY

Title: BRIDGE FOREMAN

Location: Aiken, SC

Company: Reeves Construction Company

Website: www.reevescc.com

*** Compensation & Benefits ***

• Choice of 3 Medical Plan Options
• Prescription Drug Coverage
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Options
• Access to Telemedicine and Healthcare Advocacy Services
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match
• Product and Service Group Discount Programs

Mission

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Bridge Foreman based out of Aiken, SC . The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Foreman Primary Work Function: A craftsman with extensive skill and experience level, able to manage a crew consisting of foreman, carpenters, finishers, and laborers to safely perform construction tasks.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project, including the ability to work with tools, lumber, and materials.

• Basic Carpentry as it relates to the building and bracing of wooden forms and falsework.
• Drive Pile – must be able to work off the ground positioning pile in leads, climbing ladders up to 60 feet.
• Steel and Concrete Girder Erection – must be able to work off the ground assembling and guiding girders into final position, including handling as needed to preset.
• Able to clearly explain steps, provide clear directions and answer questions while organizing subordinates.
• Able to properly train subordinates on the tasks being performed.
• Able to work and supervise others in a safe manner within the guidelines of the company’s policies.
• Have mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do timesheets, including quantities.
• Able to read and check grades.
• Able to identify potential schedule conflicts, and problems and communicate with Supervisor.
• Able to read blueprints and assist Supervisor with formulation of work plan.
• Able to successfully train a replacement.
• Supervise a crew, communicate, inspect, handle conflict, and follow directions.

Additional Duties & Responsibilities

• Able to read plans, perform simple layout with minimal supervision.
• Plan and schedule own work and crews on a daily/weekly basis.
• Perform multiple technical skills – proficient in four (4) areas of structural operations:
• Steel Erection
• Form/Construct Overhangs
• Substructure Concrete
• Pile Driving
• Understand the basics of cost control, equipment operations and project requirements.
• Effectively manage the work plan and a crew of 5-6 employees with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years in bridge/heavy highway construction in Lead/Lead Carpenter/Foreman role.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities; experience managing crews and subcontractors (preferred)
• Ability to communicate effectively with crew members, project management, subcontractors, and vendors
• Ability to effectively read and understand work plans
• Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn.

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or walk; talk or hear; and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to stand and walk. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Must be able to work off the ground and elevated heights. The employee must be able to lift and manipulate objects up to 80 lbs for 50 feet is required. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses. Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.

Work Place Requirements

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.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration. The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; high, precarious places, and toxic or caustic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries (Reeves Construction Company) are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have at least 5 years' experience in bridge/heavy highway construction in Lead/Lead Carpenter/Foreman role?

Work Location: On the road