Pile Driver Foreman at The Middlesex Corporation – West Haven, Connecticut

The Middlesex Corporation is a nationally recognized and award-winning leader in the heavy civil construction industry. Since 1972, the family business founded by Robert W. Pereira has developed an extensive client and project list through its consistent efforts to safely build America’s infrastructure. The Middlesex Corporation specializes in building and reconstructing highways, bridges, marine, rail, and transit facilities through its collaborative team approach and focus on core values. In addition, Middlesex Asphalt in Central Florida is one of the largest and most productive asphalt plants in the United States with Middlesex Paving earning an equally solid regional presence and reputation.

Position Summary:

The Pile Driver Foreman will be responsible for the field planning and installation of footing piles and earth support sheeting systems as directed by the Superintendent.

Responsibilities:

• Comply with (and actively promote) all Safety policies and procedures including reporting all accidents, incidents and near misses to ensure adherence to our Number One Core Value – Safety, first in everything we do.
• Ensure compliance with TMC Safety Policies and TMC Quality Control Plan.
• Ensure that materials required for the week are on site or available.
• Collect and enter labor and equipment on a daily basis into Heavy Job.
• Maintain quantities of work completed on a daily basis.
• Conduct daily huddles in the absence of the Superintendent.
• Ensure that equipment is cleaned and stored properly at the end of each shift.
• Assist in planning work schedule and determining labor and equipment needs daily.
• Report any potential changes or extra’s to appropriate Field Superintendent.
• Adhere to requirements of the TMC Work Smart program.

Qualifications:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Pile Driver Foreman working on bridge-related construction.
• Must have knowledge of working around cranes, of all types of bridge construction equipment, and forming systems associated with bridge construction.
• Must have the knowledge to supervise and direct the operations of diesel and vibratory pile driving equipment.
• Have a valid driving license.
• OSHA 10 certified.

Necessary Attributes:

• Must possess the ability to adapt to different personalities and management styles.
• Team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self-starter with strong verbal communication skills.
• Dedicated and hard working.
• Strong leadership qualities.
• Excellent attention to detail with emphasis placed on quality.
• Professionally and technically competent in the area of bridge and crane work.
• Strong commitment to the success of all.
• Possess a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrate the utmost professionalism in how you represent yourself.
• Show quality in everything you do.
• Lead with integrity while producing high-quality work.

We offer our full-time and eligible part-time team members a comprehensive benefits package that’s among the best in our industry. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision plans covering eligible team members and dependents, employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, a top-tier 401k with matching, tuition reimbursement, an industry-leading referral program, and generous paid time off.

Middlesex provides equal employment opportunities to all team members and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.