Job Title: Concrete Foreman
Job Description
The Concrete Foreman will work on bridge projects in construction while leading a small crew. Reporting to the Superintendent, the Working Foreperson manages a bridge crew and performs hands-on construction work. This role is responsible for ensuring safe daily execution, crew productivity, quality workmanship, and short-interval planning. The Foreperson organizes labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractor interfaces for assigned work areas, ensures compliance with drawings and specifications, and maintains site documentation and communication required for efficient work progression.
Responsibilities
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Lead a crew in the field while performing hands-on work as needed to meet daily production goals.
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Plan and assign daily tasks, communicate expectations clearly, and ensure the crew understands the work plan and constraints.
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Maintain a strong field presence and actively supervise workmanship, safety behaviors, and productivity.
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Coach crew members through clear direction, training, and on-the-job problem-solving.
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Ensure work is performed in compliance with company safety policies, project safety plans, and all applicable legislation.
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Lead daily hazard identification and ensure controls are in place before work begins.
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Conduct and document toolbox talks.
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Ensure proper PPE, safe work procedures, and equipment/tool inspections are completed and enforced.
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Support look-ahead planning by identifying upcoming labor, equipment, material, and access needs.
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Drive daily and weekly productivity by managing crew output, minimizing downtime, and maintaining steady workflow.
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Track labor and equipment usage for assigned work activities and communicate variances or issues to the Superintendent.
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Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce waste while maintaining quality and safety.
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Support timekeeping and daily records for crew hours, equipment hours, and key production quantities as required.
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Ensure work is completed to drawings, specifications, and quality requirements.
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Verify layout, dimensions, elevations, and tolerances for assigned work and escalate discrepancies promptly.
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Maintain housekeeping standards and protect completed work from damage.
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Execute and supervise typical bridge activities including excavation, formwork, rebar placement, concrete placement, demolition, structural elements, bearings, joints, drainage, and restoration as applicable to the project.
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Provide clear daily updates to the Superintendent on progress, constraints, safety issues, manpower needs, and changes to plan.
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Maintain daily documentation as required including field notes, photos, delivery tickets, inspection records, and production tracking.
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Communicate professionally with inspectors, consultants, and other stakeholders on-site as directed by supervision.
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Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
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Perform any other duties that may be assigned, whether specifically or generally related to the role.
Essential Skills-
Concrete, construction, concrete finishing, and bridge construction experience.
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5+ years of bridge/heavy civil construction experience with leadership responsibility in the field.
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Demonstrated ability to lead crews, plan daily work, and deliver safe, high-quality results under schedule pressure.
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Strong working knowledge of bridge construction methods including formwork, rebar, concrete placement, demolition, structural work, and rehabilitation.
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Strong ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and construction procedures.
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Strong safety leadership and understanding of high-risk activities including lifting/rigging, work at heights, traffic exposure, and concrete operations.
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Proficiency with basic field documentation including daily reports, timekeeping support, production tracking, and photo documentation.
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Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
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Ability to operate small tools and equipment relevant to crew work.
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Valid driver’s license and ability to travel to job sites as required.
Additional Skills & Qualifications-
Gold Seal Foreperson certification or equivalent considered an asset.
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Bridge work experience with a similar construction company is a significant asset.
Why Work Here?
This is a growing company with family ownership, offering potential for permanent employment after six months. All projects are within an hour of Woodstock, allowing for a manageable commute and work-life balance.
Work Environment
The role involves day shifts on bridge projects or similar environments. You'll be part of a solid team and culture, adhering to standard construction PPE requirements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Woodstock, ON.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $45.50 - $45.50/hr.
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Woodstock,ON.
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We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
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