Lead Excavation Foreman: On-site Growth & Benefits

Orion Placement; Traverse City (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits for full-time

Job summary

Orion Placement in Traverse City, MI is seeking a hands-on Field Leader to direct excavation and site development crews on our jobsites. You will manage daily activities, coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractors, and ensure work progresses safely and efficiently from start to finish.

We value strong leadership, clear communication, safety compliance, and quality workmanship. Candidates should have 3+ years of excavation experience, a clean driving record, and proven ability to read

Qualifications

• Lead excavation crews on site with safety and quality at the forefront.
• Read and interpret construction plans and blueprints for field operations.
• Coordinate daily crew activities, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
• Communicate clearly with project stakeholders to maintain productivity and progress.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise excavation and site development crews to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality work.
• Coordinate daily crew activities, jobsite priorities, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
• Partner with project managers, subcontractors, inspectors, customers, and owners to keep projects moving and resolve field issues.
• Communicate clearly with crews and project stakeholders to maintain productivity, quality, and safety.
• Anticipate jobsite needs, take initiative, and keep work progressing toward successful completion.
• Operate excavation equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Assist with field labor when necessary and lead by example on the jobsite.
• Complete daily documentation including job hazard forms, toolbox talks, equipment time reports, and work orders.
• Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, surveys, and job specifications.
• Monitor equipment condition, maintain clean and organized equipment, and coordinate repairs or scheduled maintenance.
• Enforce company safety policies, procedures, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Help create a positive, accountable, and collaborative jobsite environment where crews can perform at their best.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Communication

Safety

Blueprint reading

Tools

Heavy equipment operation

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Orion Placement in Traverse City, MI is seeking a hands-on Field Leader to direct excavation and site development crews on our jobsites. You will manage daily activities, coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractors, and ensure work progresses safely and efficiently from start to finish.

We value strong leadership, clear communication, safety compliance, and quality workmanship. Candidates should have 3+ years of excavation experience, a clean driving record, and proven ability to read