Construction Foreman (Earthwork)

Ranger Construction Corp. • Fairfield, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

An Earthwork Foreman is a field-based leadership role responsible for overseeing excavation, grading, and site preparation on civil construction projects. This "working foreman" position bridges the gap between management and the field, ensuring heavy equipment crews operate safely, efficiently, and according to precise technical specifications.

Requirements

• 2–5 years in earthworks or heavy civil construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Proficiency in operating excavators, loaders, dozers, and graders.
• Strong understanding of GPS machine control and grade checking.
• Ability to read complex grading plans and technical drawings.
• Must be able to lift 50–100 lbs, traverse irregular terrain, and work in extreme weather conditions.
• Valid driver's license with a clean record.

Nice To Haves

• OSHA 10 or 30-hour certifications

Responsibilities

• Directing daily field operations for teams of heavy equipment operators and laborers, including training, mentoring, and assigning specific tasks based on project priorities.
• Interpreting blueprints and civil plans to layout line and grade using GPS systems (like Trimble), lasers, and surveying levels.
• Leading daily "toolbox talks" or Job Hazard Analysis (JHA) meetings, ensuring OSHA compliance and correcting any unsafe site conditions.
• Monitoring project progress against schedules and budgets, coordinating the movement of machinery (dozers, excavators, rollers) and delivery of materials like gravel or stone.
• Submitting daily logs, equipment hour reports, material schedules, and crew timecards.
• Actively operating heavy machinery alongside their crew to hit production targets.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees