Foreman - Earthwork & Grading

Posillico Inc.; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Posillico Civil, Inc. is seeking an Earthwork & Grading Foreman to lead one or more crews on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation projects. You will ensure safety, schedule, and budget compliance while coordinating with the Project Superintendent or General Foreman.

This role requires strong experience with dozers, loaders, excavators, and GPS control, plus ability to read grading plans and stake surveys. Based in Northern Virginia or Richmond area, travel within region may be required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, time-management, organization, and plan-reading skills.
• Proficient with electronic documents and construction management software.
• Valid Driver’s License free from serious or frequent violations.
• Able to obtain TWIC or other background credentials for government/restricted sites.
• Experience: 5+ years in heavy construction and 2+ years as foreman.
• Equipment mastery of dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes, graders, rollers.
• Able to interpret survey stakes, grading plans, auto level, and GPS (Trimble).
• Knowledge of erosion controls and water management basics.
• Certifications: VDOT ESCCC-QP and VA DEQ RLD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safety: Lead daily safety protocols, PPE use, toolbox talks, safety walks.
• Financial: Track labor/equipment hours and coordinate with superintendent.
• Production and Quality: Coordinate tasks with subs, review plans for conformance.

Skills

Earthwork & grading Foreman leadership

Heavy equipment operation

Plan-reading & stake interpretation

GPS machine control (Trimble)

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma

Tools

GPS machine control (Trimble)

Auto level

Rod measurements

Job description

Overview

Posillico is Building for Generations.

Posillico is a multi-disciplined and diversified construction company. Along with our Civil /foundation group, Posillico’s business units include Wastewater Division, Environmental Division, Utilities Division, Drilling Division, Paving Division, Posillico Consulting LLC, Posillico Developmental LLC, and Posillico Materials, LLC. These companies give Posillico the unequalled, leveraged experience required to complete complex structural and geotechnical projects successfully.

Posillico empowers a “people first, think safety” culture throughout our organization. This “people first” culture has helped to promote and maintain an excellent record of accomplishment. Posillico has an exceptional safety program coupled with proactive employees throughout its management and union staff. We offer all employees an excellent opportunity to be part of our developing business at Posillico, as we set the standards for excellence in the construction industry with our integrated solutions.

Our company mission is to complete all our projects safely, on time, on target and on budget while having a positive impact in the community.

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Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Earthwork & Grading Foreman provides leadership for one or more crews on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation construction projects (highway, road, bridge, civil, and site work). This role ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget. The Foreman upholds the company vision, reports to the Project Superintendent or General Foreman, and manages field operations with high professionalism.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Safety: Lead daily safety protocols (AHA’s, Toolbox Talks, Safety Huddles). Ensure proper use of PPE, conduct safety walks, verify Miss Utility requests, and confirm utility locations. Oversee housekeeping, log daily safety data in Procore, and participate in incident investigations.
• Financial: Track and enter daily labor and equipment hours into timecard software. Coordinate daily with the Superintendent on project schedules, utilize the Plan of the Day (POD), develop weekly look-ahead schedules, and monitor crew production performance.
• Production and Quality: Manage and coordinate tasks with subcontractors, vendors, and utility owners. Review plan documents to ensure exact conformance, execute SWPPP requirements, minimize re-work, and document daily activities using photos and journals in the project management system.

Qualifications

GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, time-management, organization, and plan-reading skills.
• Proficient with electronic documents and construction management software.
• Valid Driver’s License free from serious or frequent violations.
• Able to obtain TWIC or other background credentials for government/restricted sites.

SPECIFIC QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience: 5+ years of heavy construction experience (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, and underground utility systems) as a heavy equipment operator and grade checker. Must include at least 2 years of direct experience as an earthwork and grading Foreman.
• Equipment Mastery: Skilled in selecting and operating heavy earthmoving machinery including dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes, scrapers, motor graders, rollers, compactors, and off-road articulated trucks.
• Technical Skills: Able to interpret survey grade stakes and grading plans, use an auto level and rod, and perform layout calculations. Familiar with GPS machine control systems (e.g., Trimble).
• Water & Erosion Management: Experienced in surface/groundwater management, including pumping systems (centrifugal, diaphragm, well points) and discharge controls (filter bags, sedimentation ponds, settlement tanks). Knowledgeable in constructing and maintaining erosion/sedimentation controls.
• Certifications: Possesses or can obtain VDOT ESCCC-QP and VA DEQ RLD certifications.
• Rigging & Signaling: Competent in selecting, inspecting, and using rigging and hand signals for lifting and hoisting materials.

POSITION LOGISTICS:

• Reports to: Superintendent or General Foreman
• Location: Northern Virginia and/or Richmond area
• Travel Requirements: Works within an operating region that may require one-way travel distances of up to 100 miles. Occasional overnight travel may be required.
• Compensation: $90,000 - $115,000 Commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Posillico Civil, Inc. is committed to maintaining a working environment that promotes teamwork and that is free of any and all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Accordingly, all of its employment-related activities will be administered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran and military status, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, domestic violence victim status, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, predisposing genetic characteristics or other legally protected personal characteristic.

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