Shotcrete Foreman Jobs

The Shotcrete Foreman will support the largest civil construction contract ever awarded by the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT).

The project scope across a 9 mile section of the I-64 will include: a new 3.5-mile bridge-tunnel crossing that will accommodate a total of 8 lanes of capacity across the water, replacement of the existing marine approach bridges and the addition of a third lane on I-64 in each direction. The twin 45’ diameter 1.5-mile tunnels will be bored by TBM, creating the second largest TBM tunnel opening for a TBM in North America. The project is expected to continue to the end of 2025.

Summary
The Shotcrete Foreman performs tasks involving physical labor for concrete construction projects. May operate a variety of hand and power tools. May clean and prepare sites, install rebar, grind and shoot concrete, erect scaffolding, clean up rubble and debris and remove waste materials.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Installs carbon fiber on structures during structural repairs.
• Ability to construct interior hilo decks and exterior decks or modulars.
• Shoots both dry and wet per ASA standards verified by authorized personnel.
• Installs and ties reinforcing steel.
• Successfully completed the training for the maintenance, service and operation of Hilo Climbers.
• Maintains a clean job site: picks up all tools and equipment and secures job site each day in order to eliminate potential hazards.
• Understands project up-selling opportunities and options.
• Initiates self-study of American Shotcrete Association (ASA) manual and maintain log of shooting hours.
• Removes rough or defective spots from concrete surfaces, and patches holes with fresh concrete or epoxy compound.
• Performs a variety of tasks involving strenuous manual labor in concrete repair projects; perform manual work in preparing surfaces for concrete.
• Ability to run/supervise crew when Superintendent is off-site.
• Demonstrates understanding of concrete mixes (good/bad and wet/dry).
• Shovels concrete out of silos.
• Understands general grain operations.
• Assists Superintendent with material and equipment logistics which includes ordering concrete.
• Loads and unloads equipment and supplies from trailers.
• Operates construction defined equipment.
• Ability to operate and conduct basic troubleshooting of wet pump and dry gun equipment and system.
• Possesses understanding of all required work site permits including: confined space, hot work, Job Safety Analysis (JSA), etc.
• Regular and dependable attendance is an essential function of this job.
• Assists Superintendent with executing and documenting daily Job Safety Analysis (JSA) meetings.
• Brings problems and concerns to the attention of the Superintendent, Safety Director or Human Resources Director.
• Grinds concrete cracks, prepares to receive caulk and caulk defined cracks in concrete.
• Erects platforms and scaffolding.
• Ensures that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed.

Supervisory Responsibilities
This position periodically runs/supervises crew when Superintendent is off-site.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off
• Comprehensive compensation package
• Wellness benefits & Employee Assistance Program
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance/Dental Insurance/Vision Insurance

This job description describes the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise; employment in this job is an “at will” employment relationship.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Overtime
• 10 hour shift
• 12 hour shift
• Weekend availability
• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Norfolk, VA 23502: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)