Project Foreman

Horst Group•Manheim Township, PA

152d•$30 - $40

About The Position

Horst Excavating is seeking an Excavating Foreman to manage excavation projects from start to finish across Central Pennsylvania, Northern Maryland, and the broader Mid-Atlantic region. The position is solely with Horst Excavating, a Lancaster-based commercial site-development business. The foreman ensures work is completed safely and efficiently, coordinates field staff, equipment, materials, and schedules, and monitors jobsite quality and compliance. The role involves working with minimal oversight in a dynamic environment, with the company emphasizing quality of life and work/life balance.

Requirements

Basic academic education: high school diploma or equivalent.
At least 2 years of prior experience in the excavating industry.
Ability to read, write, understand, and communicate effectively in English.
Ability to read blueprints and project specifications.
Ability to apply basic shop mathematics.
Basic skill in using measuring instruments and simple tools.
Current valid driver's license.
Must obtain all clearances required to work on school projects, including applicable Pennsylvania and federal criminal history records, fingerprint submission, Act 34 background check, and Act 151 child abuse clearances.

Nice To Haves

Vocational training.
Equipment operation experience.
Pipe laying experience.

Responsibilities

Manage excavation projects from start to finish, ensuring assignments are performed safely and efficiently.
Schedule manpower and equipment.
Order materials and review and check the accuracy of invoices and tickets.
Perform site layout work.
Work with the Project Manager to develop schedules.
Coordinate equipment repair and maintenance with the shop.
Operate equipment when needed.
Conduct and attend weekly site safety meetings and manage overall worksite safety.
Review and approve employee time cards for project activities.
Monitor the quality of workmanship on the jobsite.
Document as-built conditions on a record set of as-built drawings as changes occur.
Comply with municipality requirements, specifications, safety standards, and company policies.
Participate in completing monthly projection reports.
Maintain and account for tools on the jobsite.
Delegate appropriate tasks and responsibilities to field staff.
Investigate site conditions.
Prepare Daily Log Reports, Job Site Managers Weekly Reports, O.S. Reports, and related reports.