Civil Foreman

fesslerbowman; Grand Rapids (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company contributions

Paid holidays and paid time off

Job summary

Fessler & Bowman in Grand Rapids, MI is looking for a reliable Foreman to lead construction crews effectively. This role involves overseeing projects, ensuring safety compliance, and maintaining communication with the team and project management.

The ideal candidate should have 15+ years of Civil Foreman experience with a strong focus on safety. This position involves travel to job sites and offers competitive benefits such as medical insurance, 401(k), and paid time off.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of Civil Foreman experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction projects from beginning to end.
• Ensure craftsmen maintain a clean and safe job site.
• Communicate daily production goals to the team.

Skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to job-coach

Strong safety attitude

Education

15+ years of Civil Foreman experience

Valid driver’s license

OSHA 30 certification

Job description

Summary

Foremen at F&B are reliable leaders capable of commanding a crew to ensure the completion of work. The Foreman will keep trade workers on target with job‑site deadlines while ensuring all safety guidelines are followed, and will support the Superintendent in maintaining customer satisfaction and the company’s reputation. The descriptions below are representative of, but not limited to, the expectations of this role.

Key Roles of the Foreman – Civil

• Accurately enter all timesheets into Procore, including proper cost codes for work performed the previous day by 9:00 am.
• Enter and validate complete daily logs (weather, notes, photos, equipment, productivity, documents, and descriptions) for work completed the previous day by 9:00 am.
• Communicate daily production goals to the team and assign duties to qualified tradespersons to achieve target production rates.
• Complete job‑site safety inspections, toolbox talks, and identify potential hazards to ensure project safety. All incident reports are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure no T&M and/or change‑order work is started until the PM has validated written commitment from the customer, and accurately track T&M and/or change‑order work in Procore.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Validate accurate take‑off quantities and ensure that materials, equipment, and subcontractors are on site according to the project schedule.
• Review, validate, and shoot grades to ensure elevations are correct according to the latest drawing revision.
• Complete a 3‑week lookahead and review it with the General Superintendent and PM to align with the project schedule.
• Maintain daily communication and job progress updates with the PM, including any identified risks to schedule, quantities, or manpower that need addressing.
• Track equipment, form, shoring, and other assets on the job and remove them when work is completed.
• Validate pour cards and perform daily equipment inspections.
• Organize and direct personnel to execute project requirements.
• Interpret plans, shop drawings, and specifications to perform work correctly.
• Order materials per plans and specifications as assigned by the supervisor.
• Schedule equipment and tools as assigned and coordinated.
• Manage all demobilization activities for manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Ensure craftsmen maintain a clean and safe job site.
• Comply with OSHA, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Identify potential design, construction, or scheduling problems and advise the superintendent.
• Clarify discrepancies and questions concerning plans and drawings.
• Oversee construction projects from beginning to end and coordinate workers without supervision.
• Identify and correct unsafe acts, and uphold the Company’s commitment to integrity and code of ethics.
• Perform other relevant tasks as assigned.

Education, Experience & Qualifications

• 15+ years of Civil Foreman experience.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record is preferred.
• OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience leading crews of 6+ people, including:
  • Deep excavation at utility construction sites.
  • Water, storm, and sanitary sewer pipe work.
  • Dewatering, bypass pumping, wet utilities, heavy equipment, line alignment, leak testing, and knowledge of local specifications, materials, and methods.
  • Progressive utility construction.
  • Pipe laying and pipe laser operations.
  • Supervision of self‑performed subsurface construction, multi‑tasking, and resolving constructability and equipment issues.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to job‑coach.
• Strong safety attitude.

Travel

Travel is required for this position, and the employee must be able to travel to surrounding job sites. F&B will compensate a per diem for travel and overnight stay if applicable.

Work Environment

Foremen will work in varied environments, including high/low temperatures, proximity to traffic, loud and frequent noises, confined spaces, heights, and both indoor and outdoor settings.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company contributions.
• Paid holidays and paid time off.

Fessler & Bowman is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Team members that are part of a union receive benefits through the appropriate union.