Heavy Civil Group | Civil Construction
Pursuing Excellence & Exceeding Expectations
Trident Civil is a growing civil construction contractor specializing in concrete structures, site development, utilities, and infrastructure projects. We are committed to delivering safe, high-quality work while building long-term relationships with our clients and employees.
Our Heavy Civil Group self-performs the deep, structural work in Hampton Roads—wastewater and stormwater pump stations, wet wells, box culverts, tide gates, junction structures, and cast-in-place concrete of every description, built inside deep excavations with engineered support-of-excavation and dewatering.
We are looking for a skilled Formwork/Concrete Foreman to lead field crews building and setting formwork, placing embeds and reinforcing steel, and executing cast-in-place concrete to line, grade, and finish. This is a working foreman role. You are on the tools, on the deck, and responsible for what your crew produces—layout accuracy, form integrity, safe access, production rate, and a finished structure that passes inspection the first time.
This is not residential or light-commercial carpentry. Our forms carry structural loads at depth, our tolerances are tight, and our work is inspected by municipal owners and engineers of record.
FORMWORK & CONCRETE EXECUTION
Build, erect, plumb, align, brace, and strip formwork for cast-in-place structures—wet wells, base slabs, walls, top slabs, valve vaults, box culverts, headwalls, equipment pads, and thrust blocking
Assemble and set engineered forming systems (EFCO or comparable ganged/handset panel systems) per the manufacturer's assembly drawings, tie schedules, and allowable form pressures
Verify form pressure against placement rate, mix temperature, slump, and lift height so pressure never exceeds the rated capacity of the form and ties
Set bulkheads, waterstop, blockouts, embeds, anchor bolts, sleeves, and cast-in items to the dimensions and elevations on the approved shop drawings
Place, tie, and support reinforcing steel to the placing drawings—bar size, spacing, lap length, and clear cover verified before any inspection is called
Lead concrete placements: pour sequencing, vibration, consolidation, cold-joint control, screeding, floating, troweling, and finish; direct pump and truck operations and manage placement rate
Execute curing and cold- and hot-weather protection; monitor strength gain and coordinate cylinder breaks before form removal or load application
Strip, clean, repair, oil, and stage forms for reuse; protect the forming investment
CREW LEADERSHIP & PRODUCTION
Lead and supervise the carpentry/concrete crew on daily operations
Run a daily plan—know tomorrow's work today, with material, layout, equipment, and manpower staged to execute it
Train and mentor crew members on the craft, the equipment, and our procedures
Coordinate daily tasks with the Superintendent and Project Manager; flag conflicts, RFIs, and schedule risk early
Track and report daily production, quantities, cost codes, equipment usage, and any issues
Account for production against budgeted hours and take ownership of the result
Assist with mobilization and demobilization of forming systems, material, and equipment
SAFETY
Enforce safety standards and ensure compliance with company, OSHA, and VOSH regulations
Lead the daily Take 5 and hazard analysis and stop work—without hesitation and without penalty—when conditions change
Apply OSHA requirements for excavation and trenching (29 CFR 1926 Subpart P), fall protection, ladders and scaffolds, concrete and masonry construction (Subpart Q), rigging and material handling, silica, and PPE
Verify safe access, egress, guardrail, and working deck conditions in every excavation before the crew enters
Confirm shoring and reshoring remain in place and undisturbed until the structure has reached the specified strength and removal has been authorized
Inspect rigging, chokers, slings, and lifting hardware before use; direct lifts with qualified signaling
QUALITY & HOLD POINTS
Own dimensional control—verify line, grade, plumb, square, and elevation against the plans before concrete is ordered, not after it is placed
Honor company hold points, including the pre-backfill grade hold point
Call inspections on time and have the work genuinely ready when the inspector arrives
Document the work—photos, placement records, quantities, and daily reports
Surface defects immediately; buried and encased defects are the most expensive failures in our business
PLANS, LAYOUT & MATERIALS
Read and work from civil and structural plans, sections, details, reinforcing schedules, and approved shop drawings, and follow project specifications
Perform and check layout with tape, level, laser, and grade rod; work from established control and verify offsets and elevations independently
Take off and request lumber, hardware, ties, form liner, rebar, embeds, and consumables with enough lead time to keep the crew working
Verify delivered material against the request and the submittal before it is installed
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5+ years of formwork and cast-in-place concrete experience in civil, heavy civil, utility, industrial, marine, or structural construction
- 2+ years in a leadership or foreman role
- Demonstrated ability to build and set structural formwork to tolerance—walls, slabs, and vertical structures, not limited to slab-on-grade or footings
- Ability to read plans, details, and reinforcing placing drawings and follow project specifications
- Working knowledge of OSHA and VOSH construction requirements, particularly excavation, fall protection, and concrete and masonry construction
- Strong communication and leadership skills
- Valid driver's license and an acceptable motor vehicle record (CDL a plus)
- OSHA 10-Hour Construction at hire; OSHA 30-Hour Construction within twelve months (Trident will provide)
- Ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check, and to meet the access requirements of federal and military installations in Hampton Roads
- Reliable daily attendance and the flexibility to work overtime, scheduled Saturdays, and occasional night or shifted-start work
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Pump station, wet well, box culvert, treatment plant, bridge, or marine structural experience
- Hands-on experience with engineered forming systems—EFCO, Symons, Peri, Doka, or comparable—including ganged panels, climbing systems, and manufacturer tie schedules
- Experience working inside engineered support-of-excavation—sheet pile, slide rail, or trench shielding—and around active dewatering
- Confined space entry, competent person (Subpart P), and rigging or signal person training
- Completed carpentry apprenticeship or equivalent formal craft training
- ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade I
- Bilingual English/Spanish
- Proficiency with Procore, HeavyJob, or comparable field reporting platforms
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
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This position is performed outdoors on active construction sites in all seasons and weather, including heat, cold, rain, mud, noise, dust, and vibration, and frequently inside deep excavations and confined structures. The Foreman must be able to:
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Lift, carry, push, and pull up to 50 pounds regularly and up to 75 pounds occasionally, with assistance for heavier loads
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Stand, walk, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and work from ladders and elevated decks for the duration of the shift
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Climb into and out of excavations by ladder and traverse uneven and unstable ground
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Work at heights with fall protection and in confined spaces with attendant and monitoring
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Wear required PPE for the full shift—hard hat, safety-toe boots, high-visibility clothing, eye protection, gloves, and hearing and respiratory protection as the hazard requires
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Communicate clearly with the crew, operators, and signal persons in a high-noise environment
What We Offer:
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.
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A collaborative and supportive work environment.
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Medical Insurance (3 plans to choose from)
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Dental Insurance
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Vision Insurance
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Company paid life insurance
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Supplemental voluntary life insurance (self, spouse, child and AD&D)
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Accident and Critical Illness insurance
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Company paid Short Term Disability and Long-Term Disability insurance
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Legal Resources Benefits
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Flexible Spending Account
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Health Savings Account
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Paid time off
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Tuition Reimbursement
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Employee Assistance Progra
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
