Civil Foreman

Overview

The Civil Foreman is responsible for coordinating, directing, and supervising crews and subcontractors on heavy civil construction projects, including earth moving, mass earthwork, and grading, to ensure safety, quality, and timely completion.

• Collaborate with the Superintendent and/or Project management team to schedule materials, equipment, and work for the crew.
• Complete required documentation and reports including crew timecards, daily reports, logs, incident reports, and safety documentation.
• Lead daily communication and safety meetings with the crew regarding expectations, changes, and other information.
• Enforce and comply with all company safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Train and mentor crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Support employee counseling and performance appraisals.
• Timely address safety and other job site concerns and issues with employees.
• Monitor job site and crew safety to ensure work is completed in compliance with project specifications and safety standards.
• Communicate with the project management team regarding any delays, changes, and/or emergencies at the job sites.
• Actively inspect the work site for potential health and safety hazards.
• Maintain a safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards and safety policies.
• Participate in training and other development to strengthen technical, safety, and related skills.
• Perform other duties as required.

• High School Diploma or GED

• Two (2) years of experience functioning as a Foreman/Supervisor or Lead-level.
• Five (5) years of experience in site development and earthwork construction, preferred.
• Experience on all types of heavy equipment used for moving dirt and site work, preferred.
• Heavy Civil Construction experience, preferred.

• Knowledge of dirt work including clearing, excavation, embankment, grading, demolition, surveying, and finish grading.
• Knowledgeable in GPS grading and survey equipment (Trimble), preferred.
• Skills in basic computing and email; knowledge of Microsoft Office is a plus.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (bilingual a plus).
• Ability to work in a team setting and read/understand blueprints and construction plans (preferred).
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to motivate employees and lead by example.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within project timelines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.

• Ability to work day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in outside conditions in all weather.
• Ability to work in safety-sensitive construction zones around large machinery and heavy equipment.

Note:

This role requires compliance with safety and company policies and does not include application-processing details.