Foreman - Utility Site Work Spring Hire

R.H. White Construction; Auburn (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Employee development programs

Community volunteer opportunities

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Massachusetts seeks a skilled Site Work Foreman to coordinate activities on constructions sites, including installation of underground utilities and site grading. Candidates should have at least 5 years of experience, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of construction methodologies. This position values employee safety and offers training programs and community involvement opportunities, creating a rewarding work environment.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in site work, including excavation, earthwork, and underground utilities.
• Ability to lead and motivate work crews effectively.
• Valid U.S. driver's license and ability to pass background checks.
• Must pass drug screen and background checks, and maintain valid licenses.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate work crew activities for installing underground utilities.
• Understand and implement construction and schematic drawings.
• Ensure safety and efficiency on job sites through leadership.
• Lead, supervise, and motivate crew to meet project specs and schedules.
• Operate with precision, read drawings, and ensure quality workmanship.

Skills

Leadership

Site work experience

Ability to operate construction equipment

Working within precise limits

Physical stamina

Physical stamina

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Procore

GPS Technologies (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 should be able to work within precise limits of standards of accuracy and make decisions based on measurable criteria and 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.

At R.H. White, our day‑to‑day work is construction, and we do it well. Our Core Purpose, however, is to create well‑being for our people, our customers, and our communities. We've been doing it for 100 years and we are always looking for team members that want to be part of something special.

We could list a variety of construction things we do, the projects that we win, and the accolades we have received, but we would rather tell you about our culture. For instance, our employees selected three charities to dedicate our 100th‑anniversary fundraising efforts and we presented each organization – Easterseals, Alzheimer's Association, and The Greg Hill Foundation – with $100,000 checks following nine months of fundraising. Now, that is living our core purpose!

Additionally, our team members regularly volunteer with organizations that help to fight food insecurity, revitalize homes and neighborhoods, raise money for cancer and other diseases, and participate in charitable missions that are important to them and their families.

We don't only build things; we build careers. That's why our Employee Development Department manages our Construction Management Trainee (CMT) and our Foreman Development Programs. Our Leonard H. White Training Center is regularly abuzz with craft skills training and leadership learning activities as well. Yes, we have tuition reimbursement too. It’s been an amazing 100 years – just ask our people!

So, if you're looking for a dynamic and rewarding career with a diversified, profitable, and sustainable business – that holds Employee Safety as a core value – apply now!

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