Earthwork Foreman: Lead Crews, Scheduling & Safety

DiGeronimo Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) + Company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Independence Excavating is seeking a Foreman to join our expanding team in the Charlotte area. This role oversees daily tasks, manages crews and equipment, and ensures safety and documentation compliance on heavy civil projects.

The Foreman will work with the superintendent to align earthwork with project schedules, coordinate with inspectors and vendors, and track production against budget. A strong background in grading, GPS, and heavy equipment is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience is required.
• Strong verbal communication skills with colleagues, inspectors, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills for timekeeping, equipment tracking and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans, specifications and geotechnical data.
• Experience with large equipment spreads (Cat 777, etc.) and diverse crews.
• Knowledge of GPS, blasting and earthwork processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute assigned project directs and oversee daily tasks of crews.
• Manage employee and equipment schedules, production tracking and logs.
• Maintain safety, OSHA compliance, and quality on site.
• Coordinate with superintendent to plan earthwork with utility crews and others.
• Set up cuts and fills, plan haul routes, and monitor haul roads.
• Record production quantities and compare with estimates to protect profit margins.
• Communicate progress and issues with project management and inspectors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to read grading plans

GPS knowledge

Equipment experience

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS equipment

Rotating laser

Stakes and cut sheets

Job description

Independence Excavating is seeking a Foreman to join our expanding team in the Charlotte area. This role oversees daily tasks, manages crews and equipment, and ensures safety and documentation compliance on heavy civil projects.

The Foreman will work with the superintendent to align earthwork with project schedules, coordinate with inspectors and vendors, and track production against budget. A strong background in grading, GPS, and heavy equipment is required.