Wall Foreman (Gainesville, TX) – Austin Bridge & Road

Austin Industries is one of the nation’s largest, most diversified U.S.-based construction companies. With more than 7,000 employee-owners, Austin Industries provides nearly every type of civil, commercial and industrial construction services through the expertise of our operating companies: Austin Bridge & Road, Austin Commercial and Austin Industrial.

Austin Bridge & Road has an outstanding opportunity for a Wall Foreman at our large heavy civil project in Gainesville, Texas. The role involves managing the construction of permanent and temporary FMW mechanical walls, including panel and strap walls, for a large heavy civil project. It focuses on ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, within budget, and in accordance with plans while collaborating with inspectors, developers, vendors, and subcontractors.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the construction of FMW mechanical walls, including panel and strap walls, from start to finish
• Operate and manage a small fleet of onsite equipment
• Ensure all work complies with project plans, safety regulations, and quality standards
• Develop and execute daily and weekly schedules for efficient project execution
• Train crew members on best practices and job-specific techniques
• Coordinate materials, tools, and supplies for seamless project flow
• Maintain a safe and productive working environment
• Communicate effectively with team members, inspectors, and project stakeholders

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience overseeing crews on heavy civil projects, specifically in wall construction
• Proven ability to manage the construction of permanent and temporary walls, including FMW mechanical systems
• Proficient in reading and interpreting construction plans
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Experience with logistics planning, scheduling, and material management
• Commitment to jobsite safety and demonstrated ability to enforce safe work practices
• Comfortable working night shifts and extended schedules as needed
• Effective communicator with a team-oriented mindset

Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED or higher
• Valid driver’s license
• Requires working outdoors at times in the rain or snow and during cold, warm, and hot temperatures
• Must be able to work on call as needed
• Applicants must be legally authorized to work for ANY employer in the United States. Austin Bridge & Road is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this position.

Benefits & Compensation

We offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, and a matching 401K plan. We are proud to be a 100% Employee-Owned Company (ESOP)! To learn more about our employee-ownership structure, please go to https://www.austin-ind.com/our-company/100-employee-owned.

Austin Bridge & Road is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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About Austin Bridge and Road

A leader in the heavy highway and transportation industry for more than 100 years, Austin Bridge & Road delivers asphalt and concrete services, and builds landmark projects such as complex highway interchanges, tollways, runways, bridges, rail projects, and water/wastewater facilities.

To learn more about us, visit https://www.austin-ind.com/what-we-do/bridge-road.

No Third-Party Inquiries Please

This Company does not accept and will not consider unsolicited resumes or any other unsolicited candidate information submitted to the Company or any of its employee-owners by staffing agencies, search firms, or third-party recruiters in response to a posted vacancy. The Company will not pay any placement fee(s) without a written agreement to do so (i.e., payment must be required pursuant to the terms of a written agreement). 

Any unsolicited resumes or candidate information submitted to this Company or any of its employee-owners becomes the property of the Company. 

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