Foreman, Trades ​/ Skilled Labor, Heavy Equipment Operator

Who We Are

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we’ve been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast’s best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

We maintain a flexible and results-driven environment built on trust. To fully support our professionals and their families, we offer a premier compensation and benefits package:

• 100% Company-Paid Family Healthcare:$0 premiums for Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance, completely covering you and your entire family.
• Extended Year-End Rest:Flexible PTO plus an annual company closure between Christmas and New Year’s Day.
• Comprehensive Coverage:100% company-paid Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Life Insurance policies.
• Financial Security:A competitive 401(k) plan with a 5% company match, alongside annual raises and performance bonuses.
• Advanced Wellness:$0 telemedicine access and 24/7 personal nurse/EAP support networks.
• Top-Tier Culture:Work within a collaborative environment consistently named a “Best Place to Work” in the Southeast.

The Foreman is a key on-site leader responsible for the daily execution, safety, and productivity of field crews across heavy civil, water/wastewater treatment plant, or infrastructure projects. This role involves direct, hands‑on supervision of self‑perform crews, ensuring tasks – ranging from earthwork and structural concrete to piping and mechanical installations – are completed safely, efficiently, and to precise project specifications and quality standards

Execution & Quality Control

• Oversee and direct daily field operations, ensuring crews hit production targets across various construction phases (e.g., excavation, grading, formwork, concrete placement, or piping).
• Read, interpret, and accurately implement construction blueprints, structural drawings, and site specifications to ensure proper alignment, elevations, and grade.
• Conduct regular quality checks on work in progress to ensure compliance with project plans, municipal codes, and quality benchmarks, minimizing rework.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve immediate on‑site conflicts, material shortages, or changing site conditions to keep production moving forward smoothly.

Crew & Safety Leadership

• Supervise and lead a dedicated field crew, ensuring members are properly trained in specific trade tasks, rigging, equipment operation, and general craftsmanship.
• Enforce 100% compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies, serving as the frontline advocate for trench safety, fall protection, confined spaces, and PPE compliance.
• Oversee the safe operation, daily inspection, and basic maintenance of tools, vehicles, and heavy equipment assigned to the crew.

Project Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate daily with the Project Superintendent to schedule material deliveries, equipment needs, and labor allocations to align with look‑ahead schedules.
• Monitor daily material yields and inventory, ensuring supplies are handled properly and stored securely on‑site.
• Maintain accurate, timely daily logs, including crew timesheets, production quantities, safety huddle notes, and documentation of any unforeseen site conditions or utility strikes.

• Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience in heavy civil, water/wastewater treatment plant, or underground utility construction, with a proven track record of supervising field crews.
• Technical Expertise: Strong foundational knowledge of general civil construction methodologies (e.g., earthwork, concrete forming/pouring, site logistics, or heavy piping systems).
• Plan Reading: Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, site plans, structural drawings, and grade stakes.
• Equipment Knowledge: Familiarity with heavy equipment operations (excavators, loaders, dozers) and the ability to direct equipment safely in tight or complex work zones.
• Mindset: A strong commitment to safety and quality with a “do it right the first time” mentality and a focus on mentoring crew members.
• Leadership & Communication: Clear communication and problem‑solving skills necessary to direct a crew and collaborate productively with superintendents and project managers.
• Compliance: Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record (MVR), ability to pass a pre‑employment drug screening/physical, and authorized to work in the US.