Excavation Foreman

Bouygues Travaux Publics; Tabuk Province; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Bouygues Travaux Publics KSA is seeking an Excavation Foreman to lead daily excavation operations on site, coordinating crews, equipment, and work sequencing to meet project requirements.

You will supervise excavation activities, enforce safety practices, and conduct pre-task safety briefings while coordinating with the superintendent and other production interfaces to ensure progress and compliance. Strong communication in a multicultural environment is essential.

Qualifications

• Foreman-level experience in excavation with ability to lead field crews and production activities.
• Understanding of excavation methods, sequencing, and basic quality controls related to grades, levels, and excavation limits.
• Ability to enforce HSE requirements, conduct toolbox talks, and manage day-to-day safety compliance on construction sites.
• Proficiency in reading and applying work plans, drawings, and applicable site instructions; familiarity with surveying/levels coordination is a plus.
• Competence in coordinating equipment and manpower to maintain productivity while minimizing rework and downtime.
• Good communication skills in a multicultural work environment, with the ability to provide clear daily updates and escalation of risks.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day excavation operations on site, coordinating crews, equipment, and work sequencing to meet project requirements.
• Supervise excavation activities and ensure compliance with approved method statements.
• Conduct pre-task safety briefings and enforce safe work practices on site.
• Coordinate with the superintendent and other production interfaces to follow excavation limits and report progress.
• Review daily outputs and support corrective actions when deviations occur.
• Manage basic site organization, equipment readiness, and material handling interfaces as required.

Skills

Excavation leadership

Team leadership

HSE enforcement

Reading drawings

Equipment coordination

Clear communication

Multicultural teamwork

Job description

Bouygues Travaux Publics KSA

Specialists in civil engineering, underground tuneling and complex structures, delivering major infrastructure and land-use projects worldwide. As part of Bouygues Travaux Publics, we are committed to sustainable construction, diversity, and welcoming talent from all backgrounds.

The Excavation Foreman will lead day-to-day excavation operations on site, coordinating crews, equipment, and work sequencing to meet project requirements. He will supervise excavation activities, ensure compliance with approved method statements, and monitor progress. The role includes conducting pre-task safety briefings, enforcing safe work practices, and addressing site hazards promptly. The foreman will coordinate with superintendent and other production interfaces to follow up on excavation limits. He will review daily work outputs, report progress and issues to the Production department, and support corrective actions when deviations occur. Additionally, he will manage basic site organization, equipment readiness coordination, and material handling interface activities as required.

Requirements

• Foreman-level experience in excavation with proven ability to lead field crews and production activities.
• Understanding of excavation methods, sequencing, and basic quality controls related to grades, levels, and excavation limits.
• Ability to enforce HSE requirements, conduct toolbox talks, and manage day-to-day safety compliance on construction sites.
• Proficiency in reading and applying work plans, drawings, and applicable site instructions; familiarity with surveying/levels coordination is a plus.
• Competence in coordinating equipment and manpower to maintain productivity while minimizing rework and downtime.
• Good communication skills in a multicultural work environment, with the ability to provide clear daily updates and escalation of risks.