Concrete Foreman - Primoris Heavy Civil - Laredo, TX

Job Description

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Concrete Foreman for our Laredo, TX project to lead and manage concrete construction crews on road, bridge, and highway infrastructure projects. Candidate must permanently relocate to the Laredo, TX area.

Job Description:

This role requires a deep understanding of structural concrete work, including forming, placing, and finishing for large-scale transportation projects. Supervise employees’ activities at the project site in accordance with schedules, budgets, plans, and pre-establish policies and procedures as directed by the superintendent.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of concrete crews involved in forming, pouring, finishing, and curing concrete for roads, bridges, curbs, gutters, sidewalks, and retaining structures.
• Interpret civil plans, structural drawings, and specifications to guide field operations.
• Ensure compliance with DOT (Department of Transportation) standards, project specifications, and safety regulations.
• Monitor work progress and adjust schedules or crew assignments to meet deadlines and project milestones.
• Manage material deliveries, concrete batching and placement schedules, and equipment needs.
• Work closely with engineers, inspectors, and project management to ensure quality assurance and resolve site issues.
• Train crew members on best practices, equipment use, and safety procedures.
• Maintain accurate logs, daily reports, timecards, and quantity tracking.
• Enforce site safety protocols and lead daily toolbox talks and safety briefings.
• Identify and proactively address challenges such as weather impacts, site conditions, or material issues.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; additional technical certifications in concrete or construction supervision preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in concrete construction, with 2+ years in a supervisory role on road, bridge, or highway projects.
• Extensive knowledge of structural and flatwork concrete practices, form systems (e.g., Symons, EFCO), and DOT specifications.
• Ability to read and interpret civil, structural, and construction documents.
• Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and roadway construction safety practices (e.g., traffic control, confined spaces).
• Ability to work outdoors in varying conditions and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Physical Requirements:

• Must comply with company’s drug and alcohol abuse policy.
• Must be able to pass physical examination, pre-employment if necessary, and as required by the company.
• Able to climb and maintain balance on ladders, scaffolding, stairways, etc.
• Stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or work at elevated heights as well as in confined spaces (towers, vessels, excavations, etc.).
• Able to carry 50 lbs. of tool and/or materials. It is recommended to get assistance to lift items over 50 lbs. Check with your project supervisor or project safety director.
• Must be able to stand or walk for long periods of time.
• Must be able to work extended hours on your feet on uneven surfaces (dirt, concrete, asphalt, mud, gravel, etc.)

Work Environment:

• Location: Construction sites
• Mobility Barriers to Access Job Site:
  • Uneven ground level
  • Obstructed pathways
  • Work performed at low and/or high elevations
  • Work performed in confined areas
• Climatic/Environmental Conditions at Job Site:
  • Predominately outdoor climate
  • May be exposed to extreme hot or cold weather
  • Excessive humidity, rain, etc.
  • Various noise levels caused by tools, machinery, equipment, etc.
  • Potential exposure to chemical substances

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation paid weekly
• Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
• 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan [ESPP]
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Paid Time Off, Holiday Pay, and Community Service Paid Time Off
• Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
• Legal Assistance Coverage
• Award winning safety programs

Company Overview

Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.

Primoris Heavy Civil, supported by the bonding capacity and resources of Primoris, has expanded into an even larger role within the heavy civil, infrastructure rehabilitation and transportation industries. Heavy Civil provides highway, port, airfield, rail and marine (intermodal transportation) construction services to private commercial and industrial clients as well as governmental entities such as the Department of Transportation and the US Army Corps of Engineers. Heavy Civil is comprised of six operating units that include North Louisiana Operations, South Louisiana Operations, Texas Operations, HMA Paving Operations, Concrete Paving Operations, and the Infrastructure Rehabilitation Unit.

Agency Statement

We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.

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