Civil Foreman – Industrial Construction Field Lead

MWH; Gloucester (MA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Methuen Construction is seeking a Civil Foreman to support jobsites across New England. The role reports to the Vice President of Operations and does not oversee other teammates. The candidate will enforce safety standards, plan excavations, and operate heavy equipment on active sites.

Requirements include at least 5 years in industrial construction, applicable licenses, and the ability to read drawings and cost/labor reports. A strong team player with a can-do attitude is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of industrial construction experience.
• Current licenses applicable to the trade.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Applicable hydraulic operation and/or hoisting licenses, desirable.

Responsibilities

• Enforce safety standards on own crew and others on worksite.
• Plan, layout, and execute excavation and underground piping/utility work.
• Provide accurate line-and-grade layout from established benchmarks.
• Operate heavy equipment such as excavators, loaders, backhoes, dozers, rollers.
• Review job cost reports and labor production reports.
• Read drawings and specifications.
• Communicate effectively and manage multiple teammates.

Skills

Safety standards enforcement

Layout and grade from benchmarks

Excavation and underground piping

Operate heavy equipment

Read drawings and specs

Read cost and labor reports

Team leadership and direction

Communication skills

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current licenses applicable to the trade

Hydraulic operation/hoisting licenses desirable

Job description

Methuen Construction is seeking a Civil Foreman to support jobsites across New England. The role reports to the Vice President of Operations and does not oversee other teammates. The candidate will enforce safety standards, plan excavations, and operate heavy equipment on active sites.

Requirements include at least 5 years in industrial construction, applicable licenses, and the ability to read drawings and cost/labor reports. A strong team player with a can-do attitude is essential.