Bridge Carpenter Foreperson

Company: The H&K Group
Location: Douglassville
Posted on: February 13, 2026

Job Description:

H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans' status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team. Pre-employment drug testing (EOE) Great Benefits offered! Bridge Carpenter Foreperson US-PA-Douglassville Job ID: 2026-2837 Type: Regular Full-Time Category: Contracting Structures Division Overview - Structures Division, a division of the H&K Group, Inc. is looking for a Bridge Carpenter Foreperson to train and direct activities of the crew constructing, erecting, installing, and repairing structures and fixtures of wood, plywood, and wallboard, conforming to local building codes in heavy civil and highway construction projects. Why work for H&K Group, Inc.? Competitive salary commensurate with experience100% Company-paid Health Benefits401(k) Savings and Investment PlanTuition reimbursement programs available to qualifying employees for approved programsAdditional training programs including on the job, online through H&K Academy, manufacturer offered training, and moreCompany provided vehicle to meet job responsibilities Responsibilities - Essential Duties and Responsibilities Performs all work according to OSHA and H&K Safety policies - Reads blueprints and job-related documents to properly plan work - Records daily events in job diary - Schedules materials, equipment, and work for the crew - Develops crew SIP's and submits to site Foreperson - Tracks daily quantities and submits to site Foreperson - Conducts daily huddles with crew to establish daily production goals and ensures all members of crew know and buy into the plan for the day - Communicates goals and purposes effectively. Lead and demonstrate by example - Influences and enforces company values. Recognizes misalignments with company values and culture and rectifies - Proactively trains and mentors crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge - Communicates with customer representatives and inspectors in a courteously and professionally - Performs all other duties of crew members as needed - Other duties as assigned Qualifications - Required Skills, Education, and ExperienceBachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university OR one year of related experience and/or training - Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered - Working knowledge and ability to safety and efficiently understand and direct carpentry crewAbility to read blueprints and job-related documents Ability to operate surveying instrument, shoot elevations and straight linesExperience with pile driving and drilling equipmentStrong verbal and written communication skillsDemonstrated leadership abilityProblem solvingBasic computer skills including internet, email, and the use of digital cameras for work documentationDriver’s license and clean driving recordAbility to travel as required for projectsAbility to fit test & utilize appropriate PPE as neededAbility to meet physical requirements (movement, lifting, as relevant to job) - Preferred Skills, Education, and Experience2 years of relevant experience and/or trainingExperience operating heavy equipment used in highway constructionSupervisory experienceOSHA or other relevant safety certifications - Physical DemandsRegularly required to Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, and crouch or crawlUse hands to finger, handle, feel; reach with hands and armsTalk and hear - Occasionally required to SitLift and/or move up to 50 pounds - Vision abilities include CloseDistanceColorPeripheralDepth perceptionAbility to adjust focus - Work EnvironmentRegularly exposed to Outside weather conditionsHigh, precarious places - Frequently exposed to Moving mechanical partsFumes or airborne particles - Noise level is usually moderate H&K’s Structures Division key difference is our customized, value engineered approach to your project. We specialize in providing value engineering and utilizing the latest technology to address the difficult commercial site problems where hills, slopes, cuts, fills, wetlands and additional space are critical elements in development. We do this with the best geotechnical engineering possible, National Concrete Masonry Association (NCMA) certified installers and a dedicated management team.The H&K Group, Inc. provides complete heavy civil contracting and construction materials solutions with safety, speed, quality, efficiency, and value. Beginning as a small family business a half century ago, we are now a dynamic group of vertically integrated companies that has been growing and prospering for over 50 years.Thank you for your interest in employment with H&K Group, Inc. At H&K, we invest in our people, providing the essential training, instruction, and supervisory support that they need to develop and grow within our company. We acknowledge that H&K’s strength and success is directly related to our employees and the talents, dedication, and job performance they exemplify. We seek dynamic, motivated people who are driven to make a difference.This position may have the opportunity to work on prevailing wage projects. Prevailing wage work is not guaranteed. Final determination on pay will be made by company leadership consistent with the scope of work and considering the candidates’ education, experience, skills, past performance, demonstrated leadership, and influence.H&K does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, veterans’ status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are always looking for the best, most qualified people to join our team.Pre-employment drug testing (EOE)Pre-employment Physical 100% Company-Paid Health Benefits! Compensation details: 25-30 Hourly Wage PI5e47829b376b-37156-39416300

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