Civil Foreman

Civil Foreman

The Middlesex Corporation, Norwalk, Connecticut, United States

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business has developed an extensive client and project list through its efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The company specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through a collaborative team approach and a focus on core values.

Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning a solid regional presence and reputation.

The Foreman is responsible for field planning, coordination, and production of all roadway-related construction activities, as directed by the Superintendent. This role requires effective leadership, a focus on quality control, and a commitment to ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures, including reporting all accidents, incidents, and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value –
  Safety, first in everything we do
  .
• Plan, organize, and prioritize daily work activities in collaboration with the Superintendent to meet project objectives.
• Oversee and manage time sheets for labor and equipment, ensuring accurate and timely submission of daily reports with detailed quantities worked.
• Continuously review and monitor crew productivity, providing guidance and addressing performance to achieve daily goals.
• Enforce strict compliance with quality control standards and ensure adherence to company safety policies throughout all phases of the work.
• Monitor the project construction schedule, actively working to keep tasks on time and within scope.
• Lead daily team huddles, conduct stretching exercises, and facilitate weekly toolbox talks to maintain team focus and promote safety awareness.
• Perform detailed job hazard analysis before beginning new activities, identifying and mitigating risks to protect workers.
• Collaborate with the Superintendent to develop and implement an effective material handling plan to support the project workflow.
• Collect and ensure the timely submission of all delivery receipts to field engineers for accurate record-keeping and reporting.

• Adaptability:
  Ability to adjust to diverse personalities and management styles while maintaining positive relationships.
• Teamwork:
  Collaborative mindset and strong interpersonal skills to foster a productive work environment.
• Leadership:
  Ability to lead, inspire, and manage teams to meet objectives.
• Self-Motivation:
  Proactive approach with strong verbal communication skills and the ability to address issues independently.
• Attention to Detail:
  Strong organizational skills with emphasis on quality control and delivering exceptional results.
• Technical Competence:
  Knowledge in roadway construction, including bridge and crane operations.
• Work Ethic:
  Dedication, integrity, and commitment to project and team success.
• Professionalism:
  Upholds company values in behavior and work output.

We offer full-time and eligible part-time team members a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision plans for employees and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability coverage, a top-tier 401(k) with matching, tuition reimbursement, an industry-leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Hourly Wage

• Qualifications:
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Foreman in roadway construction.
• Extensive knowledge of calculating and setting grades, and experience operating and managing roadway construction equipment and forming systems.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Certified in OSHA 10 standards.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and construction project management processes is preferred.