Earthwork and Grading Foreman

Delaware Valley Paving Co. Inc•Phoenixville, PA

3d•$85,000 - $120,000•Onsite

About The Position

Delaware Valley Paving has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Earthwork & Grading Foreman to lead field operations within our excavation division. This role is responsible for overseeing daily earthwork, grading, excavation, and site development activities while ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to company quality standards. The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of sitework operations, equipment coordination, grade control, and crew management who can effectively communicate with operators, laborers, subcontractors, and project management teams.

Requirements

5+ years of experience in excavation, grading, and site development operations
Previous foreman or crew leadership experience strongly preferred
Strong understanding of earthmoving operations, site balancing, drainage, and grading techniques
Ability to read construction plans, elevations, and grade stakes
Experience working with GPS machine control systems preferred
Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills
Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and adapt to changing field conditions
Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and excavation safety practices
Valid driver’s license required; CDL preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desirable

Nice To Haves

Commercial site development
Heavy civil construction
Utility excavation and stormwater installation
Roadway and paving preparation
Coordination of multiple crews and subcontractors

Responsibilities

Supervise and coordinate daily earthwork and grading operations on commercial and heavy civil construction projects
Lead crews performing excavation, rough grading, fine grading, trenching, backfilling, and site preparation
Read and interpret plans, blueprints, grades, and specifications
Coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, utility contractors, surveyors, and subcontractors
Ensure projects remain on schedule while maintaining productivity and quality standards
Operate and oversee GPS machine control and grade stake interpretation when applicable
Monitor jobsite safety and enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards
Conduct daily jobsite planning, safety talks, and crew assignments
Coordinate equipment, trucking, materials, and manpower needs
Identify and resolve field issues proactively to minimize delays
Maintain accurate daily reports, production tracking, and documentation
Train and mentor crew members and equipment operators
Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and tools