Mass Earthwork Crew Foreman
Gillett Excavating • Port Huron, MI22d • $140,000 - $150,000
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Mass Earthwork Crew Foreman
Gillett Excavating•Port Huron, MI
•$140,000 - $150,000
About The Position
Gillett Excavating is seeking a Mass Earthwork Crew Foreman to lead a skilled team of operators and laborers in efficiently shaping and moving dirt for high-quality mass earthwork projects. The foreman plans and coordinates crews, tools, materials, information, and equipment; maintains quality and production standards; trains crew members; and communicates project changes and field conditions to the office support team. Projects range from $100,000 to $3 million and include subdivisions and large commercial sites. The role may involve operating equipment as needed and working in the counties north of Detroit and west toward Wayne and Washtenaw Counties. Per diem is provided for projects more than 1.5 hours from the office. The typical schedule is five 10-hour days, with hours potentially extending as needed and occasional Saturdays. After-hours work may be required to prepare for projects. The company describes its work environment as focused on accountability, consistent performance, open feedback, team development, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- At least 5 years of mass excavation or earthwork experience on subdivisions and large commercial sites, including relevant knowledge of soil conditions, compaction, earth moving, topsoil management, cut and fill, soil stabilization and amendment, sub-base installation, specialty grading, or fine grading.
- Ability to operate equipment such as dozers, excavators, graders, or scrapers when needed.
- Knowledge of blueprints, grading plans, cut-fill maps, grade stakes, and project schedules.
- Experience with survey equipment such as rotary lasers, slope lasers, GPS, and total stations.
- At least 3 years of leadership experience, with a service-oriented approach to guiding and supporting a team.
- Ability to anticipate potential problems and keep project schedules and work on track.
- Strong ownership of quality and production efficiency, including attention to cycle times, production rates, and work delays.
Nice To Haves
- CDL-A.
- Ability to perform site surveys.
Responsibilities
- Lead a crew of 2–8 operators and laborers to complete mass earthwork projects efficiently and to high quality standards.
- Plan and coordinate crews, tools, materials, information, and heavy equipment to maintain smooth production.
- Train crew members, share knowledge, and support their development.
- Identify field changes and challenging weather, soil, and groundwater conditions; address issues and communicate change order opportunities early.
- Provide daily reports to the office support team.
- Take ownership of production quality and efficiency, including operating equipment as needed.
- Monitor production rates and cycle times, identify factors slowing work, and keep the schedule on track without compromising quality.
Benefits
- Company truck.
- Production bonuses.
- Computer and/or tablet.
- Team training resources.
- Professional development and leadership training.
- 401(k) with a 4% company match.
- 100% medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and 50% coverage for family.
- Paid bonus program tied to company and individual performance.
- Two weeks of paid time off.
- Per diem for projects more than 1.5 hours from the office.
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Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
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