Dirt Crew Foreman

Gillett Excavating•Port Huron, MI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Lead the dirt work, teach what you know, and take on a role with real earning potential. How You’ll Contribute I built this company with people who started with almost no experience, and now I’m looking for someone whose deep earthwork background can fill in our knowledge gaps. You'll help push the company forward with production, quality, and field leadership that keeps work moving and profitable. What You'll Get To Do Build $100K - $3M high-quality projects out of Earth's most basic material: dirt Drive smooth, efficient production with advanced planning, coordinating crews, tools, materials, information, and a multi-million dollar fleet of heavy iron Turn raw dirt into the subdivisions and commercial sites of customers' dreams, owning the highest standards of quality Help train and bring out the best in a 2-8 person crew Protect schedule and profitability by spotting weather, soil, groundwater, and field condition issues early and communicating change order opportunities fast Keep your office support team informed with daily reports Take ownership of production quality and efficiency by operating equipment as needed Work with a team of high performers who are hungry to grow, proud of the work they put in, and care about doing things right, not just fast.

Requirements

5 years of mass earthwork and grading experience, including 3 years leading a mass earthwork and grading crew as a Foreman
You can operate equipment when the team needs your help (dozer, excavator, grader, scraper, etc...)
You know your way around blueprints
You have experience with Trimble GPS
You lead with a service mentality. You guide the crew, share what you know, and jump in where you’re needed without making it about ego or title.

Nice To Haves

You've got a CDL-A
You've used Blue Beam and/or Excel
You can do surveys

Responsibilities

Build $100K - $3M high-quality projects out of Earth's most basic material: dirt
Drive smooth, efficient production with advanced planning, coordinating crews, tools, materials, information, and a multi-million dollar fleet of heavy iron
Turn raw dirt into the subdivisions and commercial sites of customers' dreams, owning the highest standards of quality
Help train and bring out the best in a 2-8 person crew
Protect schedule and profitability by spotting weather, soil, groundwater, and field condition issues early and communicating change order opportunities fast
Keep your office support team informed with daily reports
Take ownership of production quality and efficiency by operating equipment as needed

Benefits

Bonus based on core values and performance, ranging from $2,500 to $10,000
1.5 ton Ford F-550 service truck or Ford F-350 pickup, take home daily
Computer and tablet
Team training resources
Professional development and leadership training
Semi-flexible hours and days off with year-round work close to home
A culture built on accountability, consistency, and open feedback
The owner works alongside the team, leading from the field as much as the office
A company mindset focused on growth, constantly learning, improving, and evolving together
Late model heavy equipment, including multiple-sized excavators, dozers, off-road haul trucks, wheel tractor scrapers, compactors, loaders, and more
In-house survey capabilities
Trimble GPS
Large variety of crew support and safety equipment
Constant evolution of updated tech, old school methods, and machines to drive project success and efficiency
Modern estimating and project management tools, including Insite Elevation Pro, Bluebeam, PlanSwift, B2W, Dropbox, Microsoft Planner, and GanttPro
High-end computers and software to keep performance fast and reliable
A tech-forward team that’s always looking for smarter, more efficient ways to bid and build
401K with 4% company match
100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, and 50% for family
Paid bonus program tied to company and individual performance
Two weeks of paid time off