Dirt Foreperson

South Texas HMA & Construction; Navasota (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Disability benefits

Retirement savings plan

Health and wellness programs

Job summary

South Texas HMA & Construction is seeking a Dirt Foreman to lead field crews on Gulf Coast projects in Texas. You will oversee crew performance, manage equipment, and ensure adherence to safety standards and production schedules.

The role requires 3+ years of foreman experience in heavy highway/road/bridge work, plus skills in surveying, GPS, and earthwork. Strong leadership and bilingual Spanish are preferred. Several safety and operational responsibilities accompany daily duties.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of current Foreman experience on heavy highway, road, and/or bridge projects.

Responsibilities

• Manage and direct crew to meet production goals.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Understand daily production costs and cost reports.
• Track material quantities and resolve discrepancies with orders.
• Interact with owners, clients, managers, subcontractors, and employees to maintain relationships.
• Execute work plan by managing crew and equipment.
• Maintain daily timekeeping and equipment logs; complete daily reports and diaries.
• Mentor and train crew on safety, methods, and production goals.
• Ensure safety and enforce policies; take disciplinary actions as needed.
• Report injuries and damages to appropriate personnel; track assets.
• Ensure housekeeping through toolbox talks and safety meetings.
• Plan daily and weekly activities; report progress and schedules.
• Comply with Gulf Coast safety policies and guidelines.
• Operate earthwork equipment effectively.
• Recruit, interview, and hire qualified applicants.

Skills

Foreman experience

Surveying

Rigging & load charts

GPS/Robotics

Earthwork equipment

Cement stabilization

Valid driver's license

Bilingual Spanish (preferred)

Communication skills

Tools

GPS technology

Job description

Requisition ID530206-Posted10/27/2026-AMAT-South Texas HMA & Construction-Full Time-Operations, Field and Plant Mgmt-United States-Texas

Texas Materials, A CRH company, is a leading supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete, and paving and construction services in Texas. Our focus is to provide quality products and reliable customer service with a safety-first mindset. We consider our employees our greatest strength and we make it our priority to invest in their development and well-being. When you work for Texas Materials, you are helping to support and build the infrastructure of Texas.

Job Summary

The Dirt Foreman is responsible for meeting production goals by effectively managing crew, equipment, and maintaining Gulf Coast safety standards. Determines personnel needs and assigns work to meet established production and schedule requirements. Supervises, coordinates, and reviews the work of assigned staff. Complies with and enforces company policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Manage and direct crew to meet production goals.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Understands daily production costs and production cost reports.
• Track material quantities and resolve discrepancies with orders.
• Interact with owners, clients, managers, subcontractors, and employees and maintain a positive working relationship.
• Execute work plan by effectively managing crew and equipment.
• Manage daily timekeeping logs, equipment logs, as well as complete daily reports and daily diaries.
• Mentor, educate, and train crew on safety, tool usage, construction methods, production goals, and equipment maintenance.
• Use positive reinforcement as a form of discipline as well as to educate, train, enforce company policies, and meet production goals.
• Ensure operation is safe and use disciplinary actions as needed to always maintain safety.
• Report injuries and damages to appropriate personnel. Keep track of assets and take steps to limit vandalism.
• Ensure good housekeeping through use of toolbox talks, safety meetings, etc.
• Planning daily and weekly activities of crew, accurately reporting progress and production, and provide updated schedules.
• Comply with all Gulf Coast safety policies and guidelines.
• Effective earthwork equipment utilization.
• Recruits, interviews, and hires qualified applicants for available positions. Involved in all other personnel actions.
• Climb up and down ladders and scaffolding to gain access to excavations in order to supervise crew.
• Miscellaneous / Other duties as required.

Required Skills & Experience

• 3+ years of current Foreman experience on heavy highway, road, and/or bridge projects.
• Experience with surveying, shooting grades, ordering materials and scheduling
• Knowledge of rigging, load charts, and soil mechanics.
• Survey knowledge and exposure to technical survey systems such as GPS and robotics.
• Earthwork equipment operation knowledge and the ability to train employees.
• Cement and lime stabilization knowledge and experience.
• Must be capable and licensed to drive a company pick-up or similar vehicle to work sites, offices, and other locations as required to perform job duties.
• Must be physically able to walk on uneven surfaces throughout the construction site and be able to stand and walk multiple hours a day.
• Must be able to prioritize, problem-solve, and have organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Bilingual (Spanish) is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Dependable, self-motivated and task-oriented.

What CRH/Texas Materials Offers You

• A diverse and inclusive culture that values opportunity for growth, development, and internal promotion
• Competitive base pay
• Medical, dental and disability benefits programs
• Group retirement savings program
• Health and wellness programs

About CRH

CRH has a long and proud heritage. We are a collection of hundreds of family businesses, regional companies and large enterprises that together form the CRH family. CRH operates in a decentralized, diversified structure that allows you to work in a small company environment while having the career opportunities of large international organization.

Texas Materials, a CRH Company, is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer.