Foreman / Heavy Civil Work

Hatteras Capital Advisors; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage (employer pays 90%)

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Short‑term disability

Accident insurance

Company paid life insurance

401(k) with company match

Annual bonus

Cell phone reimbursement

Two weeks PTO after 90 days

Company vehicle and gas card

Company iPad

Per‑diem and accommodations

Training and advancement opportunities

Work/life balance

Job summary

Hatteras Capital Advisors is seeking a Foreman for heavy civil site development projects in Columbia, SC. You will lead field crews, ensure safety, quality, and on-time production, and coordinate with management and engineering to keep work moving.

The role requires reading plans, interpreting grades, operating GPS equipment, and maintaining daily records. You will supervise equipment, manage safety programs, and mentor crew members in a fast-paced outdoor construction environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with heavy equipment and safe jobsite practices.
• Ability to read engineered plans and interpret field layouts.
• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol screenings.
• Valid driver’s license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Operate and oversee heavy equipment safely according to procedures.
• Read plans, interpret grades, support field layout and GPS workflows.
• Set up GPS base stations and GPS-guided equipment.
• Conduct JSAs, toolbox talks, and safety communications.
• Identify production constraints and implement field solutions.
• Maintain equipment, tools, fuel inventory, and company vehicles.
• Complete logs and expense documentation accurately and on time.
• Ensure site cleanliness and erosion control compliance.
• Guide and support crew members, including minor equipment repairs.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Leadership

Plan reading & layout

GPS-guided equipment

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS equipment

General construction tools

Job description

Our client is a heavy civil site development company managing projects ranging from infrastructure to mining. Our work includes site preparation, reclamation, mass excavation, utilities, and landfill projects across commercial, industrial, municipal, and select mining markets.

Position Summary

The Foreman leads field crews on heavy civil site development projects, ensuring safe execution, quality workmanship, and on-time production. This role coordinates daily operations, equipment, and communication with management and engineering to keep work moving efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations to meet safety, quality, and production goals.
• Operate and oversee heavy equipment safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Execute work plans from management and engineering; read plans, interpret grades, and support field layout.
• Set up and work with GPS base stations and GPS‑guided equipment.
• Conduct JSAs, toolbox talks, workplace exams, and project‑specific safety communication.
• Identify production constraints, communicate issues quickly, and implement solutions in the field.
• Maintain equipment, tools, fuel inventory, and company vehicle to company standards.
• Complete daily logs, load counts, fuel records, and expense documentation accurately and on time.
• Keep the job site clean, prepared for weather impacts, and compliant with erosion control requirements.
• Guide and support crew members, including minor emergency equipment repairs when needed.

Qualifications

• Hands‑on experience with heavy equipment operation, maintenance, and safe jobsite practices.
• Strong knowledge of site preparation, grading, layout, and road construction techniques.
• Ability to read engineered plans, interpret field layout, and work with GPS‑guided equipment.
• Leadership, problem‑solving, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively in English and maintain accurate daily records.
• Valid driver’s license with fewer than three moving violations in the last three years.
• Ability to pass drug and alcohol screenings and lift at least 40 lbs.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a physically demanding, fast‑paced construction environment.

This role involves regular field work around active construction operations in varying weather conditions. The Foreman must be comfortable leading crews, managing deadlines, performing physical tasks, and maintaining a strong safety focus throughout the workday.

What This Company Offers You

• Competitive compensation and a strong benefits package, including: Medical coverage with the company paying 90%, plus dental, vision, short‑term disability, and accident insurance options.
• Company‑paid life insurance policy.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Annual bonus.
• Cell phone reimbursement of $60 per month.
• Two weeks of PTO after 90 days, increasing with tenure.
• Company vehicle and gas card.
• Company iPad.
• Per‑diem and accommodations when applicable.
• Nonstop challenges and a strong pipeline of work extending beyond one year, with additional projects under consideration.
• Structured, organized environment with engaged ownership and management.
• Excellent training and advancement opportunities with a strong promote‑from‑within culture.
• A company that values work/life balance.