Construction Foreman

Congruex; Commerce City (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision benefits

401(k) with company match

Safety Boot Program

Paid holidays

Short-Term & Long-Term Disability

Parental Leave

Life Insurance

Job summary

Congruex is seeking a Foreman to lead underground construction crews, ensuring safe, efficient field operations and high-quality projects on schedule. You will coordinate daily field activities, oversee equipment operation, and ensure safety and quality standards for clients and internal teams.

You will mentor crews, maintain documentation, and contribute to overall project success through leadership and operational excellence on site. Domestic travel may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid CDL and DOT Medical Card.
• OSHA 30 Certification and other safety trainings.
• Experience leading underground construction crews.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee the daily activities of assigned construction crews.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, safety policies, and all regulations.
• Operate heavy construction equipment as required.
• Coordinate excavation, conduit installation, and related underground activities.
• Track materials, equipment, and daily production and communicate progress.
• Train and mentor field crews while maintaining documentation and site restoration.
• Perform additional duties within scope as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Communication

Heavy equipment operation

Education

CDL

DOT Medical Card

OSHA 30 Certification

Competent Person Certification

Confined Space Training

Trench Safety Training

Pole Climbing & Ladder Safety

Forklift Certification

First Aid/CPR Certification

Job description

• Forklift Certification.

Reports To: Construction Manager

Travel Potential: Potential for Domestic Travel

Compensation: $30.00 - $39.00/hr. + Full Benefits

Company Profile

Congruex provides digital infrastructure solutions through engineering and construction services that connect communities nationwide. This includes wireline, wireless, data centers, and utility services from initial concept to market go-live.

With employees across the United States and India, the work we do enables essential infrastructure for the future of communications.

Job Summary

Build a Career. Build What Matters.

As the Foreman, you will ultimately be responsible for leading underground construction crews, ensuring safe and efficient field operations, and delivering high-quality construction projects on schedule. You will coordinate daily field activities, oversee equipment operation, and maintain compliance with safety and quality standards. As the Foreman, your customers are internal construction teams, project managers, utility providers, and telecommunications clients, and you will make meaningful contributions to the company's success through operational leadership, safety compliance, and quality project execution.

Key Responsibilities (Including, But Not Limited To)

• Manage and oversee the daily activities of assigned construction crews.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, company safety policies, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
• Operate heavy construction equipment including track hoes, backhoes, mini excavators, skid steers, dozers, haul trucks, and trenchers.
• Coordinate excavation, conduit installation, utility potholing, concrete placement, asphalt restoration, and related underground construction activities.
• Track project materials, equipment, and daily production while communicating project progress with management, customers, and stakeholders.
• Train, mentor, and support field crews while maintaining accurate project documentation and ensuring worksite restoration.
• Additional responsibilities within functional scope based on business needs.

Required Qualifications

Education, Licensing, and Certifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
• DOT Medical Card.
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• Competent Person Certification.
• Confined Space Training.
• Trench Safety Training.
• Pole Climbing & Ladder Safety Certification.
• Flagger Certification.
• Forklift Certification.
• First Aid/CPR Certification.

Experience

• Minimum five (5) years of experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Experience leading underground telecommunications or utility construction crews.
• Experience reading blueprints and project specifications.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to safely supervise underground utility construction projects.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, conduit installation, utility locating, concrete, and asphalt restoration.
• Ability to operate company vehicles, bucket trucks, and heavy construction equipment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with crews, customers, and leadership.
• Strong leadership and crew management skills.
• Ability to maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual English and Spanish.
• Experience coordinating subcontractors and multiple field crews.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, kneel, climb, push, pull, twist, and perform physically demanding work for extended periods.
• Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work safely around heavy equipment and active construction zones while maintaining visual and audible awareness.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety boots, hard hat, safety glasses, and other required safety gear.
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) review.

Congruex Culture & Benefits

Congruex's culture of safety and performance is built on the 4X Factor core values of Be Safe, Be Accountable, Be Respectful, and Earn Trust. These values guide how we work with one another and how we interact with our customers.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental & Vision benefits with 70% paid by the company
• 401(k) with company match up to 4% and immediate vesting
• Flexible PTO for exempt roles & competitive PTO accrual for non-exempt roles
• 10 company paid holidays (9 standard and 1 floating)
• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Company Paid Maternity & Parental Leave options
• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance (with employee paid voluntary options)
• Annual Safety Boot Program of up to $150 per eligible field employee per year
• Safety Points Program for eligible field employees redeemable in the company store
• Free wellness benefits like counseling, financial planning, and more

Additional Employment Information

We will determine salary based on skills and experience in relation to the function of the role, as well as equity to employees in similar roles. Some benefits have eligibility criteria. All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at-will" employment relationship. Conditions to hiring may include but are not necessarily limited to background checks and drug testing.