Foreman - Earthwork & Grading

Posillico Civil • Richmond, VA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company with various business units including Civil/Foundation, Wastewater, Environmental, Utilities, Drilling, Paving, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. The company fosters a "people first, think safety" culture and has an excellent safety program. Posillico offers employees an opportunity to be part of a developing business and sets standards for excellence in the construction industry with integrated solutions. The company mission is to complete projects safely, on time, on target, and on budget while positively impacting the community.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, time-management, organization, and plan-reading skills.
• Proficient with electronic documents and construction management software.
• Valid Driver’s License free from serious or frequent violations.
• Able to obtain TWIC or other background credentials for government/restricted sites.
• 5+ years of heavy construction experience (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, and underground utility systems) as a heavy equipment operator and grade checker.
• At least 2 years of direct experience as an earthwork and grading Foreman.
• Skilled in selecting and operating heavy earthmoving machinery including dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes, scrapers, motor graders, rollers, compactors, and off-road articulated trucks.
• Able to interpret survey grade stakes and grading plans, use an auto level and rod, and perform layout calculations.
• Familiar with GPS machine control systems (e.g., Trimble).
• Experienced in surface/groundwater management, including pumping systems (centrifugal, diaphragm, well points) and discharge controls (filter bags, sedimentation ponds, settlement tanks).
• Knowledgeable in constructing and maintaining erosion/sedimentation controls.
• Competent in selecting, inspecting, and using rigging and hand signals for lifting and hoisting materials.

Nice To Haves

• Possesses or can obtain VDOT ESCCC-QP and VA DEQ RLD certifications.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily safety protocols (AHA’s, Toolbox Talks, Safety Huddles).
• Ensure proper use of PPE, conduct safety walks, verify Miss Utility requests, and confirm utility locations.
• Oversee housekeeping, log daily safety data in Procore, and participate in incident investigations.
• Track and enter daily labor and equipment hours into timecard software.
• Coordinate daily with the Superintendent on project schedules, utilize the Plan of the Day (POD), develop weekly look-ahead schedules, and monitor crew production performance.
• Manage and coordinate tasks with subcontractors, vendors, and utility owners.
• Review plan documents to ensure exact conformance, execute SWPPP requirements, minimize re-work, and document daily activities using photos and journals in the project management system.

Benefits

• Excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico
• Set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions
• Complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: High school or GED