Foreman - Site Work-Portland ME

R.H. White Construction; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Development Programs

Leadership training

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

R.H. White Construction in Portland, Maine, is hiring a Construction Foreman to coordinate activities of crews involved in installing underground utilities. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in excavation, site work, and leadership.

This role demands accurate decision-making and the ability to perform physically demanding tasks. The company values employee safety and offers development programs for continued education and training.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in site work and construction.
• Ability to work accurately and make decisions based on measurable criteria.
• Must be able to lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate activities of a work crew for installing utilities and grading.
• Understand and implement work according to plans and specifications.
• Lead and motivate work crews on various construction tasks.

Skills

Team leadership

Excavation and earthwork

Safety regulations knowledge

MS Office proficiency

GPS technology familiarity

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Procore

Trimble

Topcon

Job description

Position Summary

Coordinates activities of a work crew engaged in installing underground utilities, specifically water, sewer and drainage, building pad excavations, and general site grading. Understands construction and schematic drawings well enough to install work according to plans and specifications. Has experience with trench shoring and deep excavations.

Hiring Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5 years' experience in site work, including excavation and earthwork, underground utilities (water, sewer, drainage systems), roadway and pavement construction, and site development.
• Working foreman must be able to work within precise limits of standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria; be able to work easily and skillfully with hands, lift and carry objects weighing up to 100 pounds, have good vision either naturally or with correction, and stand, stoop, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to lead and motivate work crews.
• MS Office, Procore, GPS Technologies (Trimble, Topcon).
• OSHA‑10 Certification (company-supported if not current), DOT Medical Card (assistance provided), valid U.S. driver's license, successful drug screen, background check, and motor vehicle record (MVR) review per federal/state regulations.

Benefits

Our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and Foreman Development Programs. The Leonard H. White Training Center offers craft skills training, leadership learning activities, and tuition reimbursement. Additionally, we prioritize employee safety as a core value.

R.H. White Company is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer; we encourage all qualified applicants from all backgrounds to apply.