Foreman (Civil Construction)

Job Description

Job Description

MUST HAVE A VALID DRIVERS LICENSE 

MUST PASS BACKGROUND & DRUG TEST

As a growing company Straight Edge Contractors is seeking an experienced Civil Construction Foreman to lead crews on commercial, municipal, industrial, and private projects throughout the region.

This is not an entry-level leadership position. We are looking for a foreman who can safely manage people, equipment, schedules, production, and quality while maintaining a professional relationship with customers, inspectors, and project management.

If you are a leader who takes ownership, holds your crew accountable, and takes pride in delivering quality work on time and within budget, we want to talk to you.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise construction crews on a daily basis.
• Plan daily work activities to maximize productivity and efficiency.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and project documents.
• Coordinate labor, materials, subcontractors, and equipment.
• Ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, and to company quality standards.
• Maintain daily production reports, job logs, and project documentation.
• Communicate progress, delays, material needs, and jobsite issues with project management.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce all company safety policies.
• Train and mentor crew members while developing future leaders.
• Maintain positive relationships with owners, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Identify and resolve field problems before they impact production.
• Maintain clean, organized, and professional jobsites.

Experience Required

Candidates should have proven experience managing one or more of the following:

• Asphalt paving.
• Concrete paving and flatwork.
• Dirt work and site grading.
• Asphalt and concrete demolition.
• Seal coating.
• Crack sealing.
• Pavement striping.
• Traffic sign installation.
• Thermoplastic pavement markings.
• Sports court surfacing.
• General civil construction.

What We're Looking For

We value leaders who:

• Lead by example.
• Hold themselves and their crews accountable.
• Understand production goals and job profitability.
• Communicate effectively with management and customers.
• Take pride in quality workmanship.
• Solve problems instead of waiting for direction.
• Build a positive, respectful team culture.
• Show up prepared and ready to lead every day.