Grade Foreman

United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 90 year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment. UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits:

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Significant Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
• Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

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

Typical Duties include but are not limited to:

• Job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project, including the ability to work with tools, lumber, and materials.
• Ability to lift and manipulate objects up to 80 lbs.
• Ability to work at heights up to and above 10 feet.
• 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.
• Be able to successfully train a replacement.
• While supervising a crew, be able to communicate, inspect, handle conflict, and follow directions.

Skills, Knowledge, Qualifications & Experience:

• 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.
• Minimum of five years in bridge/heavy highway construction in Leadman/Lead Carpenter/Foreman I role.
• Some supervisory experience.
• Valid Driver s License and good driving record required.

REQUIREMENTS: ALL Applicants must be:

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US