Excavation Foreman

Lee Contracting, Inc.; Midland (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays Upon Hire

Competitive Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

HSA with Employer Contribution

Paid Time Off

Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance

Safety Bonus Program

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Travel Incentive

Holiday Bonus

Job summary

JCI, A Lee Industrial Contracting Company, based in Midland, Michigan, seeks an experienced Field Construction Lead to oversee complex underground projects from start to finish. You will coordinate materials, lead crews, and ensure safety and quality across all phases, while staying on schedule and within budget.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in underground construction, blueprints interpretation, trenching and soil analysis, with certification in safety programs like HAZWOPER and

Qualifications

• Minimum 5+ years underground construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and execute job layouts.
• Basic math and geometry for excavation planning.
• Competent in soil analysis and ground condition assessment.
• Experience with trenching, shoring, sloping and shielding.
• Proficient with laser level or transit for layout and verification.
• Knowledge of underground utilities installation and line openings.
• Certified for excavation and safety programs (HAZWOPER, lockout/tagout).
• Ability to work with diverse personalities and follow verbal/written instructions.
• Self-directed, independent worker with a valid driver's license.
• Truck/equipment operation and material handling experience (forklift, aerial lift, backhoe, excavator).
• CDL-A license and DOT medical exam preferred; lowboy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage construction projects from start to finish in field operations.
• Coordinate job-site materials and equipment needs to meet project schedules.
• Provide strong leadership and ensure crew development and safety compliance.
• Monitor schedules and budgets, driving timely execution.
• Maintain a positive, productive job site and enforce LIC safety standards.
• Communicate effectively with crew, leadership, and customers.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Laser level

Trench excavation

Soil analysis

CDL-A

HAZWOPER

Lockout tagout

Forklift operation

Aerial lift

Backhoe

Excavator

Equipment operation

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Valid driver's license

Tools

CDL-A

Job description

JCI, A Lee Industrial Contracting Company is a 100% employee-owned company based in Midland, Michigan. We are the premier industrial contractor of choice for a broad variety of equipment installation, construction, and service projects. As employee-owners, we all strive to demonstrate the core values of Safety, Teamwork, Integrity, and Dedication each and every day. As a team, our mission is to provide our customers with the finest people, material, and equipment available. We encourage anyone who shares our values to apply today!

We are proud to offer our employees:

• Apprenticeship and Comprehensive Training Programs
• Paid Holidays Upon Hire
• Competitive Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• HSA with Employer Contribution
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid Short-Term Disability & Life Insurance
• Safety Bonus Program
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Work Travel Incentive
• Holiday Bonus
• And so much more!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage construction projects from start to finish from the field level.
• Coordinate job-site materials and equipment as needed.
• Provide quality leadership and equal opportunities for crew members to learn and further develop skills.
• Stay ahead of schedules and budgets provided.
• Always maintain a positive and productive job site.
• Ensure you pay attention to detail and follow and enforce job site and LIC safety standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact with crew, leadership, and customers.

Requirements:

• 5+ years underground construction experience.
• Read and interpret blueprints and execute job layout
• Basic math and geometry to determine area, elevation, and pitch for excavation plans.
• Competent in soil analysis - recognizing ground conditions.
• Experienced in trenching and excavating - shoring, sloping and shielding.
• Ability to setup and utilize laser level/transit.
• Knowledge of the procedure of removal and installation of underground utilities and line openings.
• Competent person certified and qualified for excavation.
• HAZWOPER certified.
• Lockout tagout certified and qualified.
• Ability to work effectively with all personality types.
• Ability to understand and carry out verbal and written instructions.
• Self-directed and can work independently.
• Valid driver's license.
• Basic operation of trucks & equipment, including utilize pick-up to pull a trailer
• Trailer loading and securing of material & equipment
• Forklift Operation - Material Handling up to 5000#
• Aerial -lift operation - boom & scissor lift preferred
• Backhoe - excavation & grading preferred
• Excavator - excavation & grading preferred
• Chauffeur or CDL-A license and medical DOT physical preferred
• Lowboy operation preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to ascend and descend ladders, scaffolds, stairs and work in confined spaces and in proximity to loud equipment.
• Must be able to position one-self to work in confined spaces such as trenches, pits, manholes, attics and tunnels.
• Must be able to lift and carry or otherwise move up to 50 pounds regularly/occasionally
• Must be able to respond quickly to auditory alarms, visual signals, or other effective means to communicate hazards
• Must be able to move safely over uneven terrain or in confined spaces.
• Must be able to work in cold/hot environments.
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions, and nothing herein restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

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