Field Foreman — Heavy Civil Construction Lead

Kanawha Stone Company; West Virginia, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company matching

Job summary

Kanawha Stone Company is seeking experienced Project Foremen to lead field crews on heavy civil construction projects. You will direct daily operations, plan production, enforce safety standards, and ensure work is completed to KSC quality.

The ideal candidate has strong field leadership, crafts proficiency, and the ability to manage people, equipment, and day-to-day activities while representing Kanawha Stone Company on the jobsite. Projects span WV, VA, PA, OH, KY, NC, MD, and TN.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of heavy civil construction experience preferred.
• Previous experience as a Foreman, Lead Operator, Crew Leader, or similar field leadership position preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in one or more heavy civil disciplines such as earthwork, grading, utilities, drainage, drilling and blasting, roadway construction, or site development.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate a high level of knowledge and proficiency within an assigned craft or construction discipline.
• Lead assigned crews and provide clear direction for daily construction activities.
• Perform daily safety checks and help ensure work is planned and executed safely before production begins.
• Develop daily and weekly work plans based on project priorities, production goals, available resources, and upcoming activities.
• Supervise craft employees assigned to specific work areas such as grading, pipe installation, blasting, earthwork, drainage, or related operations.
• Manage craft labor and equipment resources to support safe, high-quality, on-time, and cost-effective completion of assigned work.
• Coordinate daily activities with Superintendents, Project Managers, Project Engineers, Survey personnel, and other field supervisors.
• Read and understand project plans, specifications, drawings, and construction requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Survey, and field personnel to help ensure work is constructed in accordance with project drawings and specifications.
• Monitor production and measure quantities of work performed against established daily and weekly goals.
• Identify potential field conflicts, schedule concerns, work interference, or production issues and communicate them promptly to project leadership.
• Assist with developing and implementing practical solutions to field challenges as they arise.
• Understand and execute all applicable company and project safety requirements.
• Monitor crew performance and productivity while reinforcing project procedures, quality requirements, and safety expectations.
• Complete crew timecards and production documentation accurately and on time.
• Maintain required field documentation in accordance with company procedures and contract requirements.
• Help maintain an organized, professional, and productive jobsite.
• Represent Kanawha Stone Company professionally in interactions with employees, subcontractors, inspectors, clients, and other project partners.

Skills

Field leadership

Crew management

Safety practices

Read plans/specs

Project coordination

Communication

Travel readiness

Education

Foreman/leadership experience

Job description

Kanawha Stone Company is seeking experienced Project Foremen to lead field crews on heavy civil construction projects. You will direct daily operations, plan production, enforce safety standards, and ensure work is completed to KSC quality.

The ideal candidate has strong field leadership, crafts proficiency, and the ability to manage people, equipment, and day-to-day activities while representing Kanawha Stone Company on the jobsite. Projects span WV, VA, PA, OH, KY, NC, MD, and TN.