Excavation Foreman

As an Excavation Foreman, you will be responsible for overseeing daily on-site excavation operations, managing crew members, ensuring safety compliance, and keeping projects on schedule and within budget. You will serve as the primary link between project managers, field crews, and Superintendents. Pay negotiable depending on experience. Responsibilities Site Leadership: Lead and supervise daily site operations for grading, trenching, footings, land clearing, and utility installation projects. Crew & Equipment Management: Direct operators, pipelayers, and laborers; assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and coordinate heavy equipment maintenance/transportation. Grade & Plan Verification: Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, stakes, and utilize GPS/laser grade control systems to ensure precise cuts and fills. Safety Enforcement: Enforce OSHA safety standards, conduct daily tailgate/toolbox safety meetings, manage trench shoring, and ensure 811 / utility locates are completed before digging. Progress Reporting: Maintain daily work logs, track material deliveries, monitor equipment hours, and report field updates to Project Managers. Quality Control: Inspect completed work to ensure strict compliance with project specifications, soil compaction guidelines, and local codes. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy civil construction/excavation, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or crew lead role. Technical Skills: Proficient in reading blueprints, civil site plans, and grade stakes. Hands‑on experience operating heavy equipment (excavators, loaders) is required. Grade Control: Familiarity with GPS grade control systems (e.g., Trimble, Topcon) is highly preferred. Driver's License: Valid Driver's License with a clean driving record Leadership: Strong problem‑solving abilities, communication skills, and a positive team‑first attitude. #J-18808-Ljbffr