Earthwork Foreman - Lead Grading & Site Operations

Independence Excavating, Inc.; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Competitive Pay

Medical

Dental

Vision

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Wellness Incentive Program

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) + Company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Career advancement

Job summary

Independence Excavating, Inc. in Charleston seeks a Foreman to oversee earthwork crews on heavy civil construction projects. You will plan, schedule, and supervise daily tasks, coordinate with the superintendent, and ensure safety and quality on site.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to read grading plans and manage equipment like Cat 777 and Cat D11. Eligible candidates have five+ years in heavy civil construction and a safe, reliable work ethic.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five plus years of heavy civil construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans and geotechnical information.
• Experience with grading and earthwork planning with GPS, lasers and stakes.

Responsibilities

• Working with the superintendent to build earthwork crews and develop a plan to perform site earthwork in unison with utility crews or other contractors that may be present on site.
• Implementing plan in order to meet project schedule and budget. Foreman will be responsible for setting up cuts and fills, planning haul routes and maintaining haul roads, and working with inspectors to ensure fills meet project specifications.
• Rough and fine grade areas as required to meet project specifications
• Recording and tracking production quantities and compare vs estimated costs in order to meet or exceed the planned profit margin
• Working with the superintendent to schedule employees and equipment to keep utilization rates high
• Communicating with vendors and subcontractors as it relates to earthwork and grading, such as aggregate suppliers or blasting subcontractors
• Maintaining a working knowledge of related plans and specifications, contractual requirements, and schedules, and communicating progress or any issues with the superintendent and project manager
• Ensuring the safety of all employees and personnel on site, by maintaining compliance with all applicable OSHA and IX safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Verbal communication

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Read grading plans

GPS & surveying knowledge

Equipment familiarity

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Cat 777

Cat D11 dozer

GPS equipment

Job description

Independence Excavating, Inc. in Charleston seeks a Foreman to oversee earthwork crews on heavy civil construction projects. You will plan, schedule, and supervise daily tasks, coordinate with the superintendent, and ensure safety and quality on site.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication, and the ability to read grading plans and manage equipment like Cat 777 and Cat D11. Eligible candidates have five+ years in heavy civil construction and a safe, reliable work ethic.