Overview
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Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Earthwork & Grading Foreman provides leadership for one or more crews on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation construction projects (highway, road, bridge, civil, and site work). This role ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget. The Foreman upholds the company vision, reports to the Project Superintendent or General Foreman, and manages field operations with high professionalism.
CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Safety: Lead daily safety protocols (AHA’s, Toolbox Talks, Safety Huddles). Ensure proper use of PPE, conduct safety walks, verify Miss Utility requests, and confirm utility locations. Oversee housekeeping, log daily safety data in Procore, and participate in incident investigations.
- Financial: Track and enter daily labor and equipment hours into timecard software. Coordinate daily with the Superintendent on project schedules, utilize the Plan of the Day (POD), develop weekly look-ahead schedules, and monitor crew production performance.
- Production and Quality: Manage and coordinate tasks with subcontractors, vendors, and utility owners. Review plan documents to ensure exact conformance, execute SWPPP requirements, minimize re-work, and document daily activities using photos and journals in the project management system.
Qualifications
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication, time-management, organization, and plan-reading skills.
- Proficient with electronic documents and construction management software.
- Valid Driver’s License free from serious or frequent violations.
- Able to obtain TWIC or other background credentials for government/restricted sites.
SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience: 5+ years of heavy construction experience (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, and underground utility systems) as a heavy equipment operator and grade checker. Must include at least 2 years of direct experience as an earthwork and grading Foreman.
- Equipment Mastery: Skilled in selecting and operating heavy earthmoving machinery including dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes, scrapers, motor graders, rollers, compactors, and off-road articulated trucks.
- Technical Skills: Able to interpret survey grade stakes and grading plans, use an auto level and rod, and perform layout calculations. Familiar with GPS machine control systems (e.g., Trimble).
- Water & Erosion Management: Experienced in surface/groundwater management, including pumping systems (centrifugal, diaphragm, well points) and discharge controls (filter bags, sedimentation ponds, settlement tanks). Knowledgeable in constructing and maintaining erosion/sedimentation controls.
- Certifications: Possesses or can obtain VDOT ESCCC-QP and VA DEQ RLD certifications.
- Rigging & Signaling: Competent in selecting, inspecting, and using rigging and hand signals for lifting and hoisting materials.
POSITION LOGISTICS:
- Reports to: Superintendent or General Foreman
- Location: Northern Virginia and/or Richmond area
- Travel Requirements: Works within an operating region that may require one-way travel distances of up to 100 miles. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
- Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 Commensurate with experience.
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