Civil Foreman

Tower Communications Expert, LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A telecommunications company is looking for a Civil Foreman to lead field crews in constructing and maintaining telecom tower sites. Responsibilities include planning daily construction tasks, leading a team to uphold company values, ensuring safety compliance, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have 3-5 years of civil construction experience, with telecom experience preferred, alongside strong leadership and technical skills. This full-time position requires outdoor work in various environments.

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of civil construction experience; telecom civil experience preferred.
• Experience leading a crew or as a working foreman.
• Read and interpret civil/structural drawings.
• Proficient in operating excavation and compaction equipment.
• Strong understanding of grounding, trenching, concrete work.

Responsibilities

• Plan and supervise daily civil construction tasks.
• Lead and mentor crew members.
• Interpret construction drawings and ensure accurate execution.
• Manage materials, deliveries, and jobsite documentation.
• Conduct jobsite briefings and safety audits.

Skills

Civil construction experience

Crew leadership

Ability to read civil/structural drawings

Excavation equipment operation

Grounding and trenching knowledge

Valid driver’s license

Ability to work outdoors

Laser transit proficiency

Tools

Excavators

Skid steers

Compaction equipment

Hand tools

Job description

Civil Foreman – Tower Communications Expert, LLC

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Position Summary

The Civil Foreman leads a field crew in the construction, repair, and maintenance of telecom tower sites, foundations, grounding systems, concrete pads, equipment shelters, access roads, and other civil infrastructure. This role is responsible for supervising day-to-day jobsite operations, ensuring work meets TCE quality standards, safety protocols, customer specifications, and project timelines.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and supervise all daily civil construction tasks for assigned projects.
• Lead and mentor crew members, promoting TCE’s values and high-performance culture.
• Interpret construction drawings, specs, and scopes of work; ensure accurate execution.
• Manage materials, equipment, tools, deliveries, and jobsite documentation.
• Conduct daily jobsite briefings, hazard assessments, and safety audits.

Safety & Compliance

• Enforce all OSHA, NATE, TCE, and client-specific safety policies.
• Ensure proper use of PPE, trench safety, barricading, lockout/tagout, and rigging practices.
• Immediately address hazards, unsafe behavior, or near-miss events.
• Complete and submit JHAs, incident reports, and safety documentation accurately.

Technical Work

• Tower foundation installation
• Concrete pads and shelter foundations
• Grounding, trenching, and conduit installation
• Equipment platforms and fencing
• Excavation, backfill, compaction, and grading
• Operate heavy equipment (e.g., skid steers, mini-excavators) safely and efficiently.

Quality & Customer Experience

• Ensure work meets engineering plans, carrier specifications, and TCE quality expectations.
• Communicate effectively with project managers, inspectors, and client representatives.
• Document progress through photos, reports, redlines, and daily updates.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of civil construction experience; telecom civil experience strongly preferred.
• Prior experience leading a crew or acting as a working foreman.
• Ability to read and interpret civil/structural drawings and utility plans.
• Proficient in operating excavators, skid steers, compaction equipment, and hand tools.
• Strong understanding of grounding, trenching, concrete forming, and rebar installation.
• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to travel and work in outdoor environments for extended periods.
• High proficiency in laser transit.

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing
• Telecommunications