Bridge Foreman

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site development, road construction, and golf course construction across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We are 100% employee-owned.

Founded in 1989 by Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe, Blythe Development performs clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base, and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides our asphalt services. With more than 900 employees, we self-perform 80% of site groundwork, giving us greater control over safety, quality, schedules, and costs.

The Bridge Foreman leads bridge construction crews and oversees daily field operations. This position coordinates labor and resources, monitors construction progress, promotes compliance with safety and quality standards, and communicates project updates to construction leadership and clients. The Bridge Foreman is accountable for crew performance and for delivering quality work on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead bridge construction crews in meeting project goals, production targets, schedules, and deadlines.
• Assign daily work, explain job responsibilities, and provide clear direction to crew members.
• Monitor bridge construction activities for compliance with project specifications, quality standards, and schedules.
• Evaluate crew performance and recommend changes to work methods, staffing, or equipment to improve productivity.
• Enforce company policies, work procedures, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and field activities with project managers, construction leadership, site engineers, contractors, and other stakeholders.
• Track construction progress and communicate field updates to construction leadership and clients.
• Maintain accurate crew attendance, workforce, and project documentation.
• Support contract documentation, including additions and deletions to contract terms, as required.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly work near moving machinery and tools; the role requires manual dexterity, multi-limb coordination, agility, and stamina.
• Lift, push, pull, or carry objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Use the legs, hips, shoulders, abdominal muscles, and lower back to provide sustained physical support without fatigue.
• Stand and walk for extended periods and climb ladders.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace