Bridge Foreman

Job Description

Bridge Foreman

Job Summary

Supervises and coordinates the activities of employees working on Lee Construction Company of the Carolins, Inc projects. Oversees daily field operations to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, within budget, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, and quality standards. Applies knowledge of construction methods, including carpentry, pile driving, concrete placement, layout, equipment operation, estimating, and material and supply management.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates, and directs the daily activities of construction crews to ensure work is completed according to project requirements.
• Provides guidance and oversight for construction activities, including carpentry, pile driving, concrete placement, layout, and the use of construction equipment.
• Reviews blueprints, plans, and specifications to determine the proper sequence and execution of work.
• Coordinates daily work activities to meet project schedules established by the Site Superintendent.
• Maintains daily reports, payroll records, and equipment reports when the Site Superintendent is absent.
• Ensures all work is performed safely and in accordance with company policies, project requirements, and applicable safety procedures.
• Evaluates the safe operation and use of construction equipment, including cranes, screed machines, pneumatic tools, and other jobsite equipment.
• Monitors equipment condition and ensures appropriate maintenance is performed or reported as needed.
• Demonstrates the skills and knowledge necessary to maintain quality workmanship, productivity, and cost control.
• Plans and coordinates work activities with an emphasis on employee safety, efficient resource utilization, and cost containment.
• Communicates effectively and maintains professional working relationships with employees, Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). inspectors, subcontractors, and the general public.
• Identifies and addresses jobsite issues that may affect safety, quality, productivity, costs, or project schedules.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The position requires the ability to exert the following levels of force to move objects:

• Occasionally: 50–100 pounds.
• Frequently: 25–50 pounds.
• Constantly: 10–20 pounds.

The work requires lifting, carrying, pushing, and pulling materials and equipment while standing, walking, or sitting, as required by the job.

Work Environment and Safety Requirements

• Works in active construction environments near heavy equipment, moving traffic, and other potential hazards.
• May be required to work on structures, at elevated locations, and below ground level.
• Requires agility, coordination, and alertness when working near heavy equipment, traffic, and construction activities.
• Must wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) as required to perform assigned tasks safely.
• Must follow instructions and adapt to flexible work schedules as required by project demands.

Jobsite Location

Jobsites can be located across NC / SC

The Lee legacy of construction excellence began in 1935 in Charlotte, North Carolina. Lee worked on construction projects in the commercial, industrial, municipal, highway and private sectors throughout the southeast. Currently, Lee operates as a General Contractor in the Carolinas under NCDOT GC License Number 40139, with a rating of unlimited and unclassified. Since 1997, Lee has been a wholly owned subsidiary of W.C. English, Incorporated in Lynchburg, Virginia and operates under the name of Lee Construction Company of the Carolinas, Inc.

Lee’s primary focus is the management and construction of highway bridge projects in North and South…