Earthwork Foreman

Richard E. Pierson Construction Co., Inc.; Kutztown (Berks County); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Richard E. Pierson Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Field Crew Leader to lead a team in Kutztown, United States. The role demands a strong background in heavy-civil, highway, or marine construction, along with safety enforcement and crew leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience and a solid understanding of various construction disciplines including concrete, earthwork, asphalt, and utilities. You will manage a crew of 4-10 personnel and ensure adherence to safety standards while promoting quality and efficiency in the work performed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in heavy-civil, highway, or marine construction with at least 2 years leading a crew.
• Strong knowledge of one or more disciplines: concrete, earthwork, utilities, asphalt, structures.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certified.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily work of a 4-10 person crew on an assigned scope.
• Enforce safety standards on your crew; lead the morning JHA and pre-task planning.
• Coordinate equipment, material, and labor needs with the superintendent.
• Stake out work, set grades, and ensure work is built to plan.
• Track production, hours, and material usage on daily reports.
• Train and develop laborers and operators on your crew.
• Identify and elevate scope, schedule, or safety issues early.

Skills

Crew leadership

Safety enforcement

Knowledge of concrete and earthwork

Problem identification

Job description

Lead a field crew on a specific scope of work — concrete, earthwork, utilities, paving, or roadway — under the superintendent. You're the most senior set of hands on your crew and the first line of accountability for safety, quality, and production on your work.

Responsibilities

• Direct the daily work of a 4-10 person crew on an assigned scope.
• Enforce safety standards on your crew; lead the morning JHA and pre-task planning.
• Coordinate equipment, material, and labor needs with the superintendent.
• Stake out work, set grades, and ensure work is built to plan.
• Track production, hours, and material usage on daily reports.
• Train and develop laborers and operators on your crew.
• Identify and elevate scope, schedule, or safety issues early.

Requirements

• 5+ years in heavy-civil, highway, or marine construction with at least 2 years leading a crew.
• Strong knowledge of one or more disciplines: concrete, earthwork, utilities, asphalt, structures.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Able to read prints, run a level, and operate hand-held survey gear.