Foreman - Dirt

Zachry•Turkey, TX

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Build Your Future with a Company That’s Built America for Over a Century For more than 100 years, Zachry Construction Corporation has been shaping America’s infrastructure from highways and bridges to major civil projects that connect communities and strengthen our nation. As a family-owned company, we’ve built our reputation on integrity, innovation, and an unwavering commitment to our people. At Zachry, you’re not just joining a construction company, you’re joining a family that values hard work, teamwork, and doing the right thing because it’s the right thing to do. We’re looking for dedicated individuals who are ready to grow their careers and make a lasting impact. Our Core Values guide everything we do: Every Person Matters®, Together We Can Do Great Things®, This Is More Than a Job®. Position Summary Zachry Construction is seeking a Dirt Foreman to lead and manage a crew dedicated to performing earthwork operations on heavy civil projects. The Dirt Foreman is responsible for ensuring production goals are achieved, tracking material quantities, managing schedules, and maintaining safety and quality standards. This role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication skills to effectively manage personnel, equipment, and project progress.

Requirements

Minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy civil construction with a focus on earthwork operations.
Proven supervisory experience required.
Knowledge of grading, excavation, and soil stabilization processes.
Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented leader.
Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions up to 90% of the time.
Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
Must be licensed and approved to operate a company vehicle.
Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding and walk on uneven terrain across active construction sites.

Nice To Haves

Experience with GPS, robotics, and other survey technologies preferred.
Experience with Mobile Timecard or similar systems preferred.
Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.

Responsibilities

Plan and direct daily and weekly crew activities to meet production goals while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Read and interpret blueprints, project specifications, and production cost reports to track progress and resolve discrepancies.
Manage earthwork operations, including grading, excavation, and soil stabilization using cement and lime.
Supervise and train crew members on safety procedures, production techniques, and equipment operation.
Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and team members to ensure project efficiency and accuracy.
Maintain accurate reports, including daily logs, timekeeping, and equipment records.
Ensure safe operation of all equipment and enforce company safety policies through ongoing communication and accountability.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.