Excavation & Utilities Foreman

Beck Construction & Excavation, Inc; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with EMP"

SIMPLE IRA with company matching

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional dev./ad

Job summary

Beck Construction & Excavation, Inc. is seeking an Excavation & Utilities Foreman to lead a hands-on crew, oversee daily excavation, underground utility installation, grading, and related civil construction activities.

You will work alongside the crew to anticipate next steps and keep people, equipment, and materials moving efficiently. This role requires strong planning, communication, and safety focus, with responsibilities including planning daily field activities, reading plans, coordinating

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in excavation, underground utilities, or related civil construction.
• Ability to read construction plans, interpret survey stakes, establish grades, and use layout equipment.
• Experience leading construction crews and coordinating daily field operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside crews performing excavation, underground utility installation, grading, and related construction activities.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, survey stakes, and grades.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, equipment, materials, and resources to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Direct waterline, sewer, and storm drain installation, including proper bedding, elevations, slopes, backfill, and compaction.

Skills

Excavation

Underground utilities

Crew leadership

Read plans

Trench safety

Equipment operation

Communication

Safety compliance

Job description

Lead the Crew. Own the Work. Keep the Project Moving.

Beck Construction & Excavation is looking for an experienced Excavation & Utilities Foreman who knows underground construction, takes pride in quality work, and can lead a crew while working alongside them.

This is a hands‑on leadership position overseeing daily excavation, underground utility installation, grading, and related civil construction activities. We're looking for someone who understands the full scope of a project, anticipates what needs to happen next, and knows how to keep people, equipment, and materials moving efficiently.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead and work alongside crews performing excavation, underground utility installation, grading, and related construction activities.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, survey stakes, and grades.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, equipment, materials, and resources to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Direct waterline, sewer, and storm drain installation, including proper bedding, elevations, slopes, backfill, and compaction.
• Coordinate field activities throughout assigned projects, including concrete and asphalt restoration, inspections, and final cleanup.
• Maintain safe job sites and ensure proper excavation, trench safety, and traffic control practices.
• Ensure equipment is properly inspected, maintained, and utilized.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members while reinforcing quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Complete accurate daily reports, verify crew time, and ensure project documentation is submitted.
• Communicate regularly with project leadership regarding progress, scheduling, equipment needs, and potential challenges.

What We're Looking For:

• Extensive hands‑on experience in excavation, underground utilities, or related civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of waterline, sewer, and storm drain installation, trenching, grading, and compaction.
• Ability to read construction plans, interpret survey stakes, establish grades, and use lasers or other layout equipment.
• Experience leading construction crews and coordinating daily field operations.
• Understanding of heavy equipment operations and safe work practices. Equipment operating experience is preferred but not required.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to plan ahead, make sound decisions, and maintain productivity without sacrificing safety or quality.
• Valid driver's license.
• OSHA 10, trench safety competent person training, traffic control certification, and SWPPP training preferred. Must be willing to obtain required certifications.

What We Offer:

• Competitive hourly pay, depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities based on project needs.
• Medical and dental insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions.
• SIMPLE IRA with company matching.
• Paid time off.
• Opportunities for professional development and advancement.

About Beck Construction & Excavation:

We're a Utah-based construction company specializing in excavation, underground utilities, and infrastructure work.

Our core values are Confident, Professional, Strong Work Ethic, Enthusiastic, and Detailed. We believe strong field leadership makes the difference in how safely, efficiently, and successfully projects are completed.

We're looking for a Foreman who takes ownership of their work, leads by example, and is committed to excellence.