Lead Civil Construction Foreman - On-Time Projects

Casella Construction, Inc.; Keene, Northern (NH, KY); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus eligibility

Company Provided Vehicle & Fuel Card

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid Holidays & PTO

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Casella Construction seeks a skilled Civil Construction Foreman to lead crews and manage operations on projects across Vermont and nearby states. You will partner with the Superintendent to plan daily activities, supervise crews and equipment, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience reading plans and surveying benchmarks. OSHA 10/30 certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience leading crews on heavy civil projects.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specs.
• Strong safety leadership and OSHA compliance knowledge.
• Proven ability to plan daily operations and coordinate crews, equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct daily operations on construction sites
• Supervise crews, subcontractors, and equipment operators to ensure safe and efficient work
• Assist with daily and weekly planning of work activities
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and material to meet project timelines and budgets
• Enforce OSHA safety standards and company safety programs
• Conduct daily job hazard analysis and maintain safety logs
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and blueprints
• Perform accurate layout using survey benchmarks and offsets
• Oversee excavation, backfill, and installation of underground utilities
• Inspect work for compliance with plans, codes, and specifications
• Maintain daily paperwork, logs, and reports
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Operate heavy equipment when necessary and ensure proper maintenance
• Mentor and train crew members to improve efficiency and safety awareness
• Perform snow removal duties during winter months (where applicable)
• Complete daily paperwork and communicate effectively with all Casella Construction personnel
• Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required

Skills

Leadership

Heavy civil construction

Planning & scheduling

Blueprints & specs

Safety compliance

Equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Survey equipment basics

Job description

Casella Construction seeks a skilled Civil Construction Foreman to lead crews and manage operations on projects across Vermont and nearby states. You will partner with the Superintendent to plan daily activities, supervise crews and equipment, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong leadership and communication skills, and experience reading plans and surveying benchmarks. OSHA 10/30 certification is preferred.