Construction Foreman

Company Description

Thompson Pipe Group provides pipe solutions for water, drainage, sewage, storm water, hydroelectric, and industrial applications using advanced technologies and high-quality materials. As one of the largest providers of pressure and gravity pipe systems in North America, the privately owned company operates production plants across the U.S. and supports projects with a network of over 1,000 team members. Its extensive footprint enables responsive engineering support and on-site services for installations throughout the continent.

The product portfolio includes reinforced concrete pipe, precast box culverts, steel pressure pipe, trenchless solutions, and more, serving a wide range of gravity and pressure applications. Thompson Pipe Group promotes a professional, respectful community and encourages direct communication for any concerns or customer issues.

• Supervise and lead production crews at assigned stations based on daily production needs
• Move between production stations as needed to fill staffing gaps and maintain production flow
• Lead crews through daily concrete production activities, including placing, forming, casting, finishing, and curing
• Assign daily work and provide clear direction to employees regarding production expectations
• Monitor production activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to established quality standards
• Inspect work throughout the production process and identify quality issues before they result in rejected or defective product
• Communicate production concerns, quality issues, staffing needs, equipment problems, and other operational issues to the Production Manager
• Maintain accurate production logs and communicate daily production status to management
• Enforce company safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements throughout the production floor
• Identify unsafe conditions and take immediate action to correct or report safety concerns
• Train, coach, and cross-train employees on proper production procedures and work practices
• Provide hands-on assistance to production crews when necessary to meet daily production goals
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, work quality, and adherence to company policies
• Assist with onboarding and training new employees
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive working environment
• Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean, organized, and safe condition
• Coordinate with the Production Manager regarding daily staffing and production requirements
• Assist with troubleshooting production issues and identifying solutions to keep production moving
• Ensure employees properly use tools, equipment, and materials
• Follow all company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and established plant procedures
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by management

• 3+ years of hands-on concrete experience, including precast, ready-mix, flatwork, concrete construction, or installation of precast pipe/box culvert on jobsites
• Previous supervisory, foreman, or crew-lead experience strongly preferred
• Solid understanding of concrete placement, forming, curing, finishing, and common concrete defects
• Ability to lead and direct employees in a fast-paced production environment
• Ability to read and understand basic drawings, production schedules, and work instructions, or the ability to learn quickly
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to work effectively with different crews and adapt to changing production needs
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, supervisors, and management

• Previous experience as a Construction Foreman, Concrete Foreman, Production Foreman, Lead, or similar supervisory position
• Experience in precast concrete manufacturing
• Experience with precast concrete pipe, box culverts, drainage products, or other concrete infrastructure products
• Experience working in a heavy manufacturing or industrial environment
• Bilingual English/Spanish skills are a plus
• OSHA or other construction/industrial safety training is a plus

• Regularly stand and walk for extended periods
• Frequently bend, stoop, kneel, climb, and work in various positions throughout the production floor
• Regularly lift and carry up to 50 lbs
• Ability to work around heavy machinery, moving equipment,…