Earthwork Foreman: Lead Heavy Civil Grading & Road Projects

Heicivil; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

HEI Civil is seeking an experienced Dirt Foreman in Waco, TX to lead earthwork crews and oversee site preparation, grading, and related road and utility work. You will plan assignments, monitor progress, ensure safety, and coordinate with project leaders to meet schedule targets.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of heavy civil construction experience leading field crews, with proven ability to read drawings and manage daily field reports and labor resources.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Three to five years of heavy civil construction experience, including leading field crews.
• Experience managing earthwork, grading, or site development projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews performing excavation, grading, site preparation, road construction, utility installation, and other heavy civil construction activities.
• Coordinate daily work assignments and communicate project expectations with crew members and project leadership.
• Plan and schedule labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to support project timelines.
• Conduct daily job site inspections and complete required project documentation, including equipment reports and other field records.
• Monitor project progress and help identify opportunities to improve productivity and efficiency.
• Work collaboratively with superintendents, project managers, subcontractors, and other departments to support successful project execution.
• Mentor, train, and develop crew members while promoting teamwork and professional growth.
• Maintain accurate records for employee time, equipment usage, and daily production.
• Communicate project updates, operational concerns, and resource needs to project leadership.
• Support company safety programs and encourage safe work practices throughout the job site.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support project operations.

Skills

Earthwork Foreman experience

Leadership

Reading construction drawings

Communication

OSHA 30 certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

HEI Civil is seeking an experienced Dirt Foreman in Waco, TX to lead earthwork crews and oversee site preparation, grading, and related road and utility work. You will plan assignments, monitor progress, ensure safety, and coordinate with project leaders to meet schedule targets.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of heavy civil construction experience leading field crews, with proven ability to read drawings and manage daily field reports and labor resources.