Earthwork Foreman Jobs

At Central Civil Construction, you can become part of a team that is not just committed, but also enthusiastic about construction projects. We employ people who are passionate about their work, and seek career challenges. If that describes you, we invite you to consider taking your place in our dynamic and evolving organization.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Plan and communicate with purchasing personnel and supervisor to assure that an adequate supply of tools, materials and equipment are available.
• Examine/inspect field conditions and identify problems, inaccuracies, and cost saving measures that arise or that may be encountered. Take corrective actions as needed.
• Monitor quality of work and assure that correct construction procedures are followed and that work is in compliance with the plans and specifications.
• Monitor productivity rates and review with crew members.
• Complete crew's timecards for correct hours and cost coding.
• Listen to other employee's and supervisor's suggestions, complaints, problems, safety concerns and recommendations, evaluate each and then devise and implement a plan of action based on that evaluation.
• Ensure that construction equipment is correctly operated and maintained.
• With regard to that portion of the work assigned, develop a complete understanding of the contract plans and specifications, lay-out, installation and/or construction. Review with Superintendent at the start of and throughout the project.
• Be able to perform all of the essential functions of craft workers under his/her supervision.
• Provide on-the-job training and mentoring to subordinates.
• Produce quality work, meeting requirements of plans, specifications and industry standards.
• Read and understand plans and specifications. Visualize two dimensional drawings in three dimensions.
• Be self-motivated and work productively. Motivate crews properly.
• Perform task planning to safely and efficiently carry out all aspects of that work assigned.
• Monitor the progress of the work accomplished relative to the 3-week Short Interval Schedule.
• Use effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Inspect subordinate's work for compliance with the contract plans and specifications, point out deficiencies and explain and take any corrective action needed.
• Identify safety hazards you or other employees may be subject to and take all necessary corrective action to eliminate or minimize hazards.
• Plan, diagram, and lay-out work.
• Assist in the coordination of construction activities on large earth moving projects.
• Inspect construction work as necessary and ensure compliance with quality requirements and standards.
• Have a working knowledge of Short Interval Schedules (SIS) and labor management productivity, systems.

Job Requirements

• Must be reliable and dependable
• Ability to proficiently operate a scraper, motor grader, loader, compactor, dozer, excavator.
• Grade checking capabilities.
• Must have proficient knowledge of construction practices.
• Prior experience successfully managing mass earthwork and grading.
• Must be able to work independently and within a team.
• Capable of personnel management and accountability.
• Must be results minded.
• Must be able to work in a safety-conscious manner.
• Ability to read plans and blueprints.
• Must have ability to schedule work and track results.
• Complete, compile, oversee and submit various paperwork related to safety, equipment, etc.
• Must be self-motivated and goal oriented.
• Must be flexible.
• Have proficient knowledge of state and federal regulations.
• Must have good management skills.
• 3 or more years of experience.
• Timecard and diary entry.