Foreman/Superintendent (Earthwork)

Veit & Company, Inc; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan

Employee Assistance Program

Union affiliation required

Job summary

Veit & Company, Inc is seeking an Earthwork Superintendent/Foreman to manage daily site activities while ensuring compliance with safety, design, budget, and schedule. The role emphasizes communication with project teams and maintaining a safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have 2-5 years of experience, proficiency with Microsoft Office, and relevant certifications. Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential. The position offers benefits including a 401(k) retirement plan and union affiliation.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OSHA certifications preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily site activities ensuring project compliance.
• Communicate with General Superintendents regarding project needs.
• Schedule and monitor subcontractor work.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Mathematical competency

Proficiency with Microsoft Office

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Overview

The Earthwork Superintendent/Foreman manages the daily site activities by ensuring the project is constructed in accordance with safety, design, budget, and schedule. The role directly manages the lead personnel and staff on each project site, schedules subcontractors, monitors subcontractor work, maintains a safe working environment, and ensures compliance with all quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with General Superintendents regarding job‑specific needs, workforce and equipment requirements.
• Contact job site crews to ensure project time schedules and workforce needs are met.
• Schedule subcontractors and monitor their work to ensure completion per subcontractor agreement.
• Maintain a safe working environment by identifying workplace hazards and taking corrective action.
• Ensure employees have up-to-date information on safety procedures and policies.
• Conduct daily Job Hazard Awareness meetings, daily stretching, and weekly Tool Box talks.
• Complete daily record keeping, including logs, equipment and material schedules, and timecards.
• Manage field personnel fairly and equitably in accordance with company policies and local and federal laws.
• Address staff performance issues as they occur.
• Participate in pre‑construction meetings to discuss project startup and planning.
• Prepare and participate in regular job site meetings throughout the project lifecycle.
• Provide timely and accurate documentation for reporting safety issues, equipment damage, and workplace injuries.
• Ensure all work follows specified quality standards and inspect field work for quality compliance.
• Respond to inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Participate in training for construction methods and safety and support training opportunities for staff.
• Keep the supervisor informed of actions, written or verbal, that may affect successful performance or operations.
• Perform other projects or duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• OSHA 10‑hour (preferred), OSHA 30‑hour, HAZWOPER, Excavating Safety, Blueprint, CPR, and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret policies, reports, construction plans, specifications, and legal documents.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, iPad and iPhone.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate directions and information clearly.
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to speak effectively before groups and individuals.
• Ability to use mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions in practical field quantity situations.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret extensive technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Must possess the ability to satisfactorily perform each essential duty and responsibility.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, sit, stand, walk, bend knees, stretch arms, talk and hear, and occasionally stoop or kneel. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment

The work environment may involve exposure to environmental conditions, working near machines and loud noises associated with construction sites, and variable weather conditions including rain, snow, wind, cold, and heat, as well as variable terrain.

Benefits

• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Union affiliation or willingness to join the union is required.
• Union Scale position with hourly rates that may vary depending on geographic location, applicant skills, and prior relevant experience.

EEO Statement

VEIT IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER, INCLUDING VET/DISABILITY. VEIT WILL NOT TOLERATE DISCRIMINATION AGAINST ANY APPLICANT FOR EMPLOYMENT OR EMPLOYEE ON THE BASIS OF AGE, ANCESTRY, COLOR, RESEARCH, RELIGION, GENDER, GENDER EXPRESSION, GENDER IDENTITY, GENETIC INFORMATION, MARITAL STATUS, MEDICAL CONDITION, MENTAL DISABILITY, MILITARY OR VETERAN STATUS, NATIONAL ORIGIN, PHYSICAL DISABILITY, RACE, RECEIPT OF PUBLIC ASSISTANCE, SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, OR ANY OTHER STATUS PROTECTED BY FEDERAL, STATE, OR LOCAL LAWS. THIS COMMITMENT GOVERN ALL ASPECTS OF EMPLOYMENT INCLUSIVE OF HIRING, PROMOTION, TRANSFER, LAWDOWN, TERMINATION, COMPENSATION, DISCIPLINE, AND ACCESS TO BENEFITS AND TRAINING.