Dirt Foreman - Lead Earthwork on Major Civil Projects

Zachry Construction Corporation; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Paid time off

401(k)

Company vehicle

Job summary

Zachry Construction Corporation seeks a Dirt Foreman to lead a crew performing earthwork on heavy civil projects. You will ensure production goals are met, manage schedules, and maintain safety and quality standards on site.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication to coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and field teams while reporting daily logs and equipment records.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in heavy civil construction with a focus on earthwork operations.
• Proven supervisory experience required.
• Knowledge of grading, excavation, and soil stabilization processes.
• Experience with GPS, robotics, and other survey technologies preferred.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills with attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated, and task-oriented leader.
• Ability to work outdoors in various weather conditions up to 90% of the time.
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform physically demanding tasks.
• Experience with Mobile Timecard or similar systems preferred.
• Bilingual in Spanish is preferred.
• Must be licensed and approved to operate a company vehicle.
• Must be able to climb ladders and scaffolding and walk on uneven terrain across active construction sites.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct daily and weekly crew activities to meet production goals while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, project specifications, and production cost reports to track progress and resolve discrepancies.
• Manage earthwork operations, including grading, excavation, and soil stabilization using cement and lime.
• Supervise and train crew members on safety procedures, production techniques, and equipment operation.
• Coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and team members to ensure project efficiency and accuracy.
• Maintain accurate reports, including daily logs, timekeeping, and equipment records.
• Ensure safe operation of all equipment and enforce company safety policies through ongoing communication and accountability.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Earthwork ops

Supervisory exp

GPS/Survey tech

Outdoor work

Bilingual Spanish

Licensed vehicle ops

Communication skills

Tools

GPS/Robotics tech

Survey technologies

Job description

Zachry Construction Corporation seeks a Dirt Foreman to lead a crew performing earthwork on heavy civil projects. You will ensure production goals are met, manage schedules, and maintain safety and quality standards on site.

The role requires strong leadership, planning, and communication to coordinate with project managers, subcontractors, and field teams while reporting daily logs and equipment records.