Construction Foreman

Knife River - MT; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Foreman Bonuses

Job summary

Knife River Mountain Region in Montana seeks a Foreman to lead daily crew activities on civil construction sites. You will read plans and grade specifications, coordinate with project managers and subcontractors, and ensure safe, efficient completion of tasks.

You will operate or supervise operation of heavy equipment, monitor production reports via HCSS Heavy Job, and uphold safety standards. This role requires flexibility for day, night, and weekend shifts, with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction experience across residential, commercial, and heavy highway projects.
• Valid driver's license; CDL preferred.
• Physical ability to bend, lift, stoop, push/pull, and stand for long periods.
• Ensure compliance with safety procedures.
• Able to work flexible shifts including days, nights, weekends.
• Pass pre-employment drug screen and background check.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily crew activities to maximize productivity and quality.
• Interpret plans, grades and specs of civil sites.
• Operate heavy equipment: loader, blade, excavator, dozer, skid steer, rollers.
• Maintain safety and prevent unsafe actions.
• Coordinate daily with team, subs, trucking and suppliers.
• Use HCSS HeavyJob to track quantities, production reports and timecards.
• Communicate with project managers, estimators and engineers as needed.

Skills

Plan Reading

Safety Compliance

Team Coordination

Communication

Flexibility

Tools

HCSS Heavy Job

Job description

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following;

• Coordinate all daily crew activities to maximize productivity and quality
• Ability to understand plans, grade and specifications of a civil construction site
• Experience in operation of loader, blade, excavator, dozer, skid steer and rollers
• Perform work safely and take action to prevent any and all unsafe actions or behaviors
• Daily coordination with team members, sub-contractors, trucking and suppliers
• Utilization of HCSS Heavy Job to track daily quantities, use of production reports and daily timecards
• Ability to communicate with project managers/estimators and engineers as needed

Minimum Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in construction with emphasis on residential, commercial and heavy highway civil construction
• Valid driver's license but a CDL is preferred
• Ability to bend, stoop, lift, push, pull and be on your feet for long periods of time
• Assure all safety procedures are followed
• Ability to work flexible shifts which include days, nights, some weekends
• Must pass a pre employment drug screening and background check

Benefits:

• Company paid medical, dental and vision
• 401K
• Paid Time Off
• Holiday Pay
• Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Foreman Bonuses

How To Apply:

Knife River is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status or any other protected category under applicable state/federal law. Subject to pre-employment drug testing and background checks.

You may apply online at https://jobs.kniferiver.net

If unable to apply online, please mail completed application to: Knife River Mountain Region 4800 Wilkie Street Missoula, Mt 59808

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