Field Construction Lead – Civil & Heavy Highway

Knife River Corporation; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company paid health/dental/vision

401K

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Life Insurance

Short Term Disability

Job summary

Knife River Corporation in Montana is seeking a seasoned construction foreman to coordinate daily crew activities, manage on-site operations and ensure safety. Read plans, supervise equipment like loader, excavator, dozer, and rollers, and communicate with project managers and engineers to keep production on schedule.

The role requires 5 years of civil construction experience across residential, commercial, and heavy highway projects, a valid license (CDL preferred), and flexibility for

Qualifications

• 5 years of construction experience across residential, commercial and heavy highway civil work.
• Valid driver’s license; CDL preferred.
• Ability to stand, bend, lift, and be on your feet for long periods.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and comply with company policies.
• Able to work flexible shifts including days, nights, and some weekends.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily crew activities to maximize productivity and quality.
• Understand plans, grades, and specifications on a civil site.
• Operate equipment such as loader, blade, excavator, dozer, skid steer, and rollers.
• Maintain safety and prevent unsafe actions or behaviors.
• Coordinate with team members, subs, trucking, and suppliers.
• Use HCSS HeavyJob to track quantities and create production reports/timecards.
• Communicate with project managers, estimators, and engineers as needed.

Skills

Crew coordination

Equipment operation

Safety procedures

Communication

Reading plans & specs

Tools

HCSS HeavyJob

Job description

Knife River Corporation in Montana is seeking a seasoned construction foreman to coordinate daily crew activities, manage on-site operations and ensure safety. Read plans, supervise equipment like loader, excavator, dozer, and rollers, and communicate with project managers and engineers to keep production on schedule.

The role requires 5 years of civil construction experience across residential, commercial, and heavy highway projects, a valid license (CDL preferred), and flexibility for