Bridge Foreman

Summers-Taylor is seeking an experienced and motivated Bridge Foreman to join our dynamic team focusing on projects in Yancey County, North Carolina. In this critical role, you will oversee and coordinate bridge construction projects from inception to completion, ensuring that they are built to the highest quality standards while adhering to strict safety regulations. You will lead a crew of skilled laborers and work closely with project managers and engineers to execute project plans effectively.

Your expertise will be vital in managing resources, interpreting blueprints, and applying construction techniques to maintain the integrity and durability of the structures we build. The Bridge Foreman must always have a high level of alertness and knowledge of surroundings during his or her shift.

• Oversee daily operations on bridge construction sites ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Coordinate and supervise work activities of construction crews involved in bridge building tasks.
• Maintain a safe working environment by implementing safety measures and protocols effectively.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and others to ensure project progression.
• Accurate record keeping of equipment and labor.
• Ensure company standards are followed.
• Conduct weekly toolbox talks and daily safety briefings.
• Develop employees.
• Track production.

• Stable employment
• Excellent pay
• Paid time off
• Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• 401(k) with generous employer contributions

• Prior knowledge and experience in heavy highway bridge work required.
• Heavy highway / civil construction background preferred.
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Ability to maintain healthy relationships with crew members, subcontractors, suppliers, and inspectors, owners.
• Must have a flexible work schedule when necessary.
• Must have basic computer skills (emails, timecards, etc.).
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must pass drug screen and physical.
• Must comply with criminal background check.

Mid-Senior level

Full-time

Management and Manufacturing

Construction

Summers-Taylor, Inc., is the largest heavy and highway construction contractor in Northeast Tennessee, and has been in business since 1932. From large interstate highways to small commercial site development and homebuilding, Summers-Taylor deals with a wide variety of types of work and employs over 750 employees from Bristol to Nashville. We value our customers and our employees, and our reputation for delivering quality work has been built for four generations of family leadership covering over nine decades.