Construction Excavation Foreman

Wolgast Corporation; Saginaw (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Life Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Vacation & Holidays

Company Vehicle

Lodging & per diem

Incentive awards

401(k) / ESOP

Job summary

A construction company in Michigan is seeking an Excavation Foreman to supervise workers on various projects. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of site work experience, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role. Responsibilities include monitoring labor costs, ensuring safety standards, and interpreting blueprints. Competitive pay and benefits such as life insurance and a company vehicle are provided. Overnight travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of site work experience with at least two years supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of construction methods and site preparation.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate worker performance.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings related to site preparation and utilities.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and other safety standards.
• Work with precise accuracy.
• Follow and give specific directions.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate worker performance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of workers involved in site work preparation.
• Monitor estimated labor costs for job assignments.
• Perform weekly employee safety training and job site safety audits.
• Interpret specifications and blueprints to ensure accuracy of construction.
• Prepare worker, subcontractor and equipment schedules.
• Attend job meetings and report field activities.
• Prepare field reports including time and material, cost sheets, schedules and other reports.
• Plan for completion of the project within the prescribed time frame.
• Conduct weekly employee safety training and job site safety audits.
• Plan for and maintain safety on the job site.
• Train new workers and assist workers.

Skills

Site work experience

Supervisory experience

Ability to read blueprints

Knowledge of OSHA regulations

Computer application proficiency

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Construction management software

Job description

Site Foreman – Wolgast Corporation is seeking an Excavation Foreman for various projects in Michigan.

Job Responsibilities

Responsible for supervising activities of workers involved in site work preparation (excavation, grading, installation of underground utilities (storm, water, and sanitary piping) and foundations). Monitor estimated labor costs for job assignments. Performs hands‑on work as time allows. Interprets specifications and blueprints to ensure accuracy of construction. Prepares worker, subcontractor and equipment schedules. Attends job meetings and reports field activities. Prepares field reports including, but not limited to, time and material reports, employee time records, various cost sheets, work schedules, equipment schedules and use reports and other similar reports. Plans for completion of the project within or under the prescribed time frame. Performs weekly employee safety training and job site safety audits with required reporting. Plans for and maintains safety on the job site. Interprets and enforces procedural systems. Trains new workers and assists workers.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of site work experience with at least two years supervisory experience.
• Working knowledge of construction methods.
• Possess a general knowledge of construction activities, scheduling, equipment and methods plus hands‑on experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, schematics, and construction drawings related to site preparation and utilities.
• Familiarity with OSHA regulations and other safety standards.
• Work with precise accuracy.
• Follow and give specific directions.
• Ability to supervise and evaluate worker performance.

Other Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in basic computer applications and construction management software is a plus.
• Travel requirements: At times, must stay overnight from one to five nights a week.
• Valid Drivers License.

Wolgast offers

• Competitive pay
• Life Insurance, Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance.
• Paid Vacation, &Holidays
• Company Vehicle
• For overnight travel, we provide lodging and per diem ($60)
• Incentive awards
• 401(k)Plan and Employee Stock Ownership Program.

Wolgast Corporation is Employee-Owned and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans.