Construction Foreman- Traffic & Roadway

Tulsa, OK | Full-Time | Direct Hire | Field-Based | Travel Required

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future sponsorship, including student visas.

Pay & Benefits

• Compensation: $80,000–$90,000 annually

• Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Retirement: 401(k) with company match

• Paid Time Off: Paid vacation

• Additional Coverage: Company-paid life insurance and short- and long-term disability

• Long-Term Opportunity: Employee ownership opportunities and professional development

• Jobsite Support: Company-provided uniforms and personal protective equipment

About the Opportunity

Lead the crews building the electrical infrastructure that keeps our roadways moving.

We're looking for an experienced electrical construction leader to oversee field operations involving traffic signal systems, roadway lighting, and transportation infrastructure.

This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands roadway electrical construction, can direct field crews, and knows what it takes to keep projects moving safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

You'll coordinate daily jobsite activities, oversee installation work, work through field challenges, and help ensure projects meet construction plans, specifications, and quality expectations.

Experience with traffic signals, roadway lighting, or highway electrical construction is important for this role.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Field Leadership & Crew Management

• Direct daily field operations and lead electrical construction crews.

• Assign work, provide hands-on direction, and maintain crew productivity and accountability.

Traffic & Roadway Electrical Construction

• Oversee installation and maintenance work involving traffic signal systems, roadway lighting, and related electrical infrastructure.

• Ensure field activities are completed according to project plans and specifications.

Construction Plans & Project Execution

• Read and interpret construction drawings, electrical plans, and project specifications.

• Coordinate labor, materials, tools, and equipment to keep projects on schedule.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Maintain safe working conditions and enforce jobsite safety procedures.

• Monitor work quality and ensure projects meet applicable construction standards and inspection requirements.

Project & Field Coordination

• Communicate with project managers, inspectors, and other field personnel.

• Identify field issues, resolve challenges, and keep work progressing efficiently.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant Experience: Background in electrical construction, particularly traffic signal installation, roadway lighting, highway electrical systems, or related transportation infrastructure.

• Experience Level: Five or more years of relevant experience preferred, but not required.

• Leadership: Previous experience leading construction crews, supervising field operations, or directing electrical installation work.

• Technical Knowledge: Ability to read construction drawings, electrical plans, and project specifications.

• ODOT Knowledge: Working knowledge of ODOT standards and requirements for roadway electrical construction.

• Required License:Valid Class A CDL is required.

• Travel: Must be willing to travel as project assignments require.

• Pre-Employment: Must successfully complete a criminal background check and drug screening.

Work Environment

This is a field-based construction leadership role supporting active roadway and transportation infrastructure projects. Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions and may involve active construction zones, traffic exposure, and physically demanding activities.

Travel is required based on project assignments.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. #LI-WL1 Pro011