Foreman (Independence Exacating)

DiGeronimo Companies; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Disability insurance

Wellness program

Paid holidays and PTO

401(k) + Company match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Independence Excavating is seeking a Foreman to join our expanding team in the Charlotte area. This role oversees daily tasks, manages crews and equipment, and ensures safety and documentation compliance on heavy civil projects.

The Foreman will work with the superintendent to align earthwork with project schedules, coordinate with inspectors and vendors, and track production against budget. A strong background in grading, GPS, and heavy equipment is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.
• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience is required.
• Strong verbal communication skills with colleagues, inspectors, and vendors.
• Strong organizational skills for timekeeping, equipment tracking and scheduling.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans, specifications and geotechnical data.
• Experience with large equipment spreads (Cat 777, etc.) and diverse crews.
• Knowledge of GPS, blasting and earthwork processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and execute assigned project directs and oversee daily tasks of crews.
• Manage employee and equipment schedules, production tracking and logs.
• Maintain safety, OSHA compliance, and quality on site.
• Coordinate with superintendent to plan earthwork with utility crews and others.
• Set up cuts and fills, plan haul routes, and monitor haul roads.
• Record production quantities and compare with estimates to protect profit margins.
• Communicate progress and issues with project management and inspectors.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Strong verbal communication

Strong organizational skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to read grading plans

GPS knowledge

Equipment experience

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GPS equipment

Rotating laser

Stakes and cut sheets

Job description

Foreman

Independence Excavating is looking for a Foreman to join our expanding team! This position entails oversight and execution of assigned project directs employees’ daily tasks, responsible for all daily paperwork including, employee and equipment schedules, production tracking, dust logs, safety logs &, etc. This position will require experience with technology such as an iPad and/or basic laptop skills.

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 70 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

What do we believe in?

PEOPLE:

Provide a safe, family-oriented environment. Commitment to integrity. Protect our most valuable assets.

PERFORMANCE:

Always deliver the highest quality. Find solutions. Provide value to our partners.

COMMUNITY:

Positively impact the communities we serve. Give back. Leave the world a better place than we found it.

A typical day looks like:

• Working with the superintendent to build earthwork crews and develop a plan to perform site earthwork in unison with utility crews or other contractors that may be present on site
• Implementing plan in order to meet project schedule and budget. Foreman will be responsible for setting up cuts and fills, planning haul routes and maintaining haul roads, and working with inspectors to ensure fills meet project specifications.
• Rough and fine grade areas as required to meet project specifications
• Recording and tracking production quantities and compare vs estimated costs in order to meet or exceed the planned profit margin
• Working with the superintendent to schedule employees and equipment to keep utilization rates high
• Communicating with vendors and subcontractors as it relates to earthwork and grading, such as aggregate suppliers or blasting subcontractors
• Maintaining a working knowledge of related plans and specifications, contractual requirements, and schedules, and communicating progress or any issues with the superintendent and project manager
• Ensuring the safety of all employees and personnel on site, by maintaining compliance with all applicable OSHA and IX safety policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned

Do you have what it takes?

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Five plus years previous heavy civil construction experience
• Strong verbal communication skills to communicate with employees, co-workers, and inspectors
• Strong organizational skills – responsible for timekeeping, equipment tracking, quantity tracking, and input on schedule development
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to manage multiple personality types to lead, motivate and teach crews while maintaining a harmonious work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans, specifications, and geotechnical information
• Experience with different types of equipment spreads, ranging from on-road trucks to Cat 777 rigid frames trucks, and small grading crews to Cat D11 dozer crews
• Experience with grade checking to meet project plans and specifications utilizing a variety of methods including GPS, rotating laser, stakes and cut sheets, etc.
• Fundamental knowledge of forecasting and measuring production rates for different equipment spreads
• Fundamental knowledge of GPS equipment as it applies to grading
• Fundamental knowledge of drilling and blasting as it applies to earthwork

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay!

• Excellent Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO
• 401(k) + Company match
• Paid corporate training program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement
• Family-owned and operated since 1956

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.