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Senior Estimator

Birmingham, AL · On-site

Develop and document detailed cost estimates and plans for heavy industrial projects, including movable bridges, lock & dam gates, hydropower equipment, aerospace components, and defense systems.

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A Lock and Dam job involves operating and maintaining navigation structures that control water levels and vessel traffic on rivers and waterways. Workers in this role are responsible for assisting with locking boats through sections of a river, conducting routine maintenance, and ensuring safe and efficient waterway operations. This job is typically part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers or similar organizations that manage inland waterways.

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Union Labor Foreman - Heavy Civil Construction

The Lindy Group

Monaca, PA

$37.90/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 17 days ago

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Job description

Union Labor Foreman - Heavy Civil Construction

Trumbull-Brayman Joint Venture Montgomery Lock & Dam Project - Monaca, PA

Trumbull Corporation is seeking an experienced Union Labor Foreman to join our team on the Montgomery Lock & Dam Project in Monaca, Pennsylvania, a major U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) infrastructure project with an estimated 8-year duration.

This is a long-term, full-time leadership opportunity on a large-scale heavy civil project involving structural concrete, dam and lock rehabilitation, and complex infrastructure construction. The Labor Foreman will supervise construction labor crews and coordinate daily field operations while supporting multiple trades across a wide range of construction activities.

This position offers stable, long-term work on a high-profile federal infrastructure project.

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Schedule & Compensation

Typical schedule is Monday through Friday - approximately 40 hours per week, with overtime available based on project demands and in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement.

This is a union position, and the successful candidate will become a member of the applicable Labors Union Local.

Compensation includes:

  • Union wage starting at $37.90+ per hour based on experience
  • Overtime pay
  • Medical / Prescription Drug Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Pension Plan
  • Additional benefits provided through the collective bargaining agreement

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Key Responsibilities

The Labor Foreman is responsible for supervising and coordinating field crews performing heavy civil construction activities while maintaining safe, productive, and organized operations.

Responsibilities include:

  • Supervising labor crews supporting heavy civil construction operations
  • Planning and assigning daily work tasks to meet project schedule requirements
  • Coordinating manpower, materials, and equipment with project supervision
  • Supporting skilled trades including carpenters, operators, and ironworkers
  • Directing material handling, staging, and jobsite logistics
  • Assisting with site preparation, cleanup, and general construction operations
  • Ensuring safe work practices and compliance with company and USACE safety standards
  • Maintaining organized and safe work areas throughout the project
  • Communicating with superintendents, engineers, and other field personnel
  • Monitoring crew productivity and maintaining efficient jobsite operations

The Foreman is expected to serve as a hands-on field leader, capable of working alongside the crew while directing daily activities.

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Qualifications & Education

  • 3-5 years of construction Foreman experience, preferably in heavy civil construction
  • Ability to safely operate hand tools and small construction equipment
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
  • Ability to listen to, understand, and follow directions while directing crew members
  • Ability to work effectively with multiple trades and personalities
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic for material counts and inventory
  • Commitment to maintaining safe work practices
  • Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Recent and verifiable construction work history required

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Work Environment

Work is performed outdoors on an active heavy civil construction site. Duties involve physical labor including lifting, climbing, bending, and working around heavy equipment and structural concrete operations.


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