Foreman

Position Overview Foreman needed to lead a field crew on road, site, wet utility, and/or structural concrete projects for municipal clients across Maryland, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Delaware. Hands-on leadership of safe, high-quality, productive daily work. Report to Superintendent; supervise crew of typically 6–12 workers. Key Responsibilities

• •Lead and supervise crew performing wet utility installation (water mains, sanitary sewer, storm drain, fittings, valves, hydrants, manholes) and/or structural concrete work (barriers, retaining walls, flatwork, foundations, formwork, placement, finishing).
• •Interpret plans, profiles, cut sheets, and specs; verify grades, alignments, and elevations with lasers, levels, or GPS.
• •Enforce trench safety (competent-person, shoring/trench boxes) and/or concrete quality, formwork, and curing standards.
• •Plan daily production, assign tasks, coordinate equipment and materials, and keep the crew productive.
• •Conduct documented daily safety briefings; exercise and support stop-work authority.
• •Complete accurate daily reports, time sheets, quantities, and quality documentation.
• •Train and mentor crew members; hold standards and foster craftsmanship.
• •Coordinate with inspectors, other trades, and the Superintendent on sequencing & issues. Required Qualifications
• •5+ years progressive experience in heavy civil construction with substantial wet utility (water/sewer/storm) and/or structural concrete / site work.
• •2+ years as a working or full Foreman leading crews.
• •Strong trench safety / competent-person knowledge and/or proven concrete quality & grade control with low rework.
• •Ability to read civil drawings, profiles, and specs.
• •Valid driver’s license; reliable transportation to MD / DC / NOVA / DE sites.
• •OSHA 30 preferred; excavation competent-person training required or obtainable within 90 days.
• •High school diploma or GED. Preferred Qualifications
• •Municipal / public-works experience (MDOT, WSSC, local counties, DC, VDOT, DelDOT).
• •Multi-discipline experience spanning both wet utilities and structural concrete.
• •Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus. Physical / Working Conditions
• •Must be able to lift, carry, push, & pull up to 50 lbs regularly and up to 80 lbs occasionally.
• •Must be able to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and work in and around excavations and active construction sites for extended periods.
• •Outdoor work year-round in all weather conditions across Maryland, D.C., Northern Virginia, and Delaware.
• •Travel between job sites is required on a regular basis.
• •Overtime, early starts, and occasional weekend work are common on municipal schedules. Equal Opportunity Employer Statement Pessoa Construction Company, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All candidates are subject to pre-employment drug screening. Background checks are performed when working on contracts that require them. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

Job Type

Full-time

Pay

$78,000.00 - $104,000.00 per year

Benefits

• •401(k)
• •Dental insurance
• •Health insurance
• •Paid time off
• •Retirement plan

Experience

• •working or full Foreman leading crews: 2 years (Required)
• •Multi-discipline spanning both utilities and concrete: 2 years (Preferred)

• heavy civil construction: 5 years (Required) Language

• Spanish (Preferred) License/Certification

• •OSHA 30 (Preferred)

Work Location

In person