Excavation Foreman

Abode Construction, Inc.; Iowa; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Abode Construction, Inc. is seeking an Excavation Foreman to supervise a crew on pipe, underground utilities, concrete, and related activities. The role supports the Excavation Director and may require operating heavy equipment.

A minimum of 2 years in a similar role is preferred, and a valid Class A CDL is required or must be obtained. The position emphasizes safety, planning, and timely project completion, with duties including site layout, permits, and coordinating with the excavations team

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years industry experience as a foreman or heavy equipment operator.
• Valid Class A CDL required; candidates without one must obtain it.
• Experience operating excavators, loaders, backhoes, skid steers, forklifts, and tractors.

Responsibilities

• Supervises a crew of up to 4 employees and prioritizes work.
• Reads plans and ensures materials and timelines align with project goals.
• Conducts tailgate safety meetings and enforces safety policies.
• Maintains equipment service logs and ensures site permits and swpp are in place.
• Leads and trains crew to complete projects within established guidelines.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Decision Making

Project management

Time management

Collaboration

Problem solving

Ethical conduct

Job description

Job Description

Job Description

With all the recent growth in our company, Abode Construction is excited to announce the addition of an Excavation Foreman to our Excavation team.

Summary/Objective

The foreman is a working foreman, and supervises a crew of laborers in the installation of pipe, underground utilities, concrete, and other miscellaneous materials. The Foreman provides support to the Excavation Director, in addition to leading a crew in guidance and assistance to the other Excavation and heavy equipment operators. Ideally we would prefer our Foreman also be a Heavy Equipment Operator with a minimum of 2 years industry experience.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Supervises a crew of up to 4 employees and prioritizes work.
• Works with the Excavation Estimator closely to ensure timelines and materials on a project.
• Experienced Heavy Equipment Operator with the ability to operate excavators, end loaders, backhoes, skid steers, forklifts, and tractors. A valid Class A CDL is required; candidates without one must be willing to obtain it.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Conducts regular tailgate safety meetings.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties, including project layout, and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and time frames.
• Ensures his project job site has all of its materials, permits, swpp, bonds, locates, equipment, and project schedules.
• Maintains / schedules equipment service and maintenance logs.
• Enforces all company and job site safety policies and procedures.
• Enforces all client-required safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements, including crewmember discipline and documentation.
• Submits crewmembers’ timesheets to payroll by deadline.
• Attends company operation meetings as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Collaboration Skills.
• Customer/Client Focus.
• Decision Making.
• Leadership.
• Communication Proficiency.
• Ethical Conduct.
• Problem Solving.
• Project Management.
• Thoroughness.
• Time Management.

Supervisory Responsibility

The position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees; planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Other Industry titles for this position might be: Heavy Equipment Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator, Construction, Excavator, Supervisor, Superintendent, Crew Lead, Customer Service, Dozer operator, Backhoe Operator.

Job Type: Full-time