Earthwork & Grading Foreman - Heavy Civil Crew Lead

Posillico Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Posillico Civil, Inc. is seeking an Earthwork & Grading Foreman to lead one or more crews on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation projects. You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance while coordinating with the Project Superintendent or General Foreman.

This role requires strong experience with dozers, loaders, excavators, and GPS control, plus ability to read grading plans and stake surveys. Based in Northern Virginia or Richmond area, travel within region may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, time-management, organization, and plan-reading skills.
• Proficient with electronic documents and construction management software.
• Valid Driver’s License free from serious or frequent violations.
• Able to obtain TWIC or other background credentials for government/restricted sites.
• Experience: 5+ years in heavy construction and 2+ years as foreman.
• Equipment mastery of dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes, graders, rollers.
• Able to interpret survey stakes, grading plans, auto level, and GPS (Trimble).
• Knowledge of erosion controls and water management basics.
• Certifications: VDOT ESCCC-QP and VA DEQ RLD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Lead daily safety protocols, PPE use, toolbox talks, safety walks.
• Financial: Track labor/equipment hours and coordinate with superintendent.
• Production and Quality: Coordinate tasks with subs, review plans for conformance.

Skills

Earthwork & grading Foreman leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Plan-reading & stake interpretation

GPS machine control (Trimble)

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS machine control (Trimble)

Auto level

Rod measurements

Job description

Posillico Civil, Inc. is seeking an Earthwork & Grading Foreman to lead one or more crews on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation projects. You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance while coordinating with the Project Superintendent or General Foreman.

This role requires strong experience with dozers, loaders, excavators, and GPS control, plus ability to read grading plans and stake surveys. Based in Northern Virginia or Richmond area, travel within region may be required.