Lead Excavation Foreman - On-Site Growth & Bonuses

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

Benefits offered by this job

Year-end bonus

Comprehensive benefits

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

Orion Placement in Traverse City, MI is seeking a hands-on field foreman to lead excavation and site development crews. You will manage daily field activities, coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractors, and ensure safe, high-quality work from start to finish.

This role offers year-round or seasonal options, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including year-end bonus opportunities based on company performance.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of excavation experience.
• Previous crew leadership or foreman experience.
• Strong proficiency operating excavation and heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints.
• Strong mathematical skills for interpreting surveys, measurements, and job specifications.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Hands-on, can-do attitude.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead others in the field.

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 and keep work progressing toward completion.
• Operate excavation equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other heavy equipment as needed.
• Assist with field labor 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 and coordinate repairs or scheduled maintenance.
• Enforce company safety policies, procedures, codes, and regulatory requirements.
• Foster a positive, accountable, and collaborative jobsite environment.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organization

Problem-solving

Teamwork

Job description

Orion Placement in Traverse City, MI is seeking a hands-on field foreman to lead excavation and site development crews. You will manage daily field activities, coordinate equipment, materials, and subcontractors, and ensure safe, high-quality work from start to finish.

This role offers year-round or seasonal options, opportunities for advancement, and a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees, including year-end bonus opportunities based on company performance.