Lead Excavation Foreman: Safety, Scheduling & Crew Lead

Ridge Rock; Bluffdale (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Ridge Rock in Bluffdale, Utah is seeking an Excavation Foreman to oversee daily on-site excavation operations, manage crew members, and ensure safety compliance while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

You will bridge the gap between project managers, field crews, and superintendents, reading blueprints, guiding grade work with GPS/laser systems, and enforcing OSHA standards to locate utilities before digging. Pay is negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years in heavy civil construction/excavation, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or crew lead role.
• Proficient in reading blueprints and site plans; hands-on experience operating heavy equipment.
• Familiarity with GPS grade control systems (e.g., Trimble, Topcon) is highly preferred.
• Valid Driver’s License with a clean driving record.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and team leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily site operations for grading, trenching, footings, land clearing, and utility installation projects.
• Direct operators and laborers; assign daily tasks, monitor productivity, and coordinate heavy equipment maintenance/transportation.
• Read and interpret blueprints, site plans, stakes, and utilize GPS/laser grade control systems to ensure precise cuts and fills.
• Enforce OSHA safety standards, conduct daily tailgate/toolbox safety meetings, manage trench shoring, and ensure 811 / utility locates are completed before digging.
• Maintain daily work logs, track material deliveries, monitor equipment hours, and report field updates to Project Managers.
• Inspect completed work to ensure compliance with project specs, soil compaction guidelines, and local codes.

Skills

Heavy civil

Supervisory

Blueprint reading

GPS grade control

OSHA safety

Site leadership

Tools

Excavators

Loaders

GPS grade control

Job description

Ridge Rock in Bluffdale, Utah is seeking an Excavation Foreman to oversee daily on-site excavation operations, manage crew members, and ensure safety compliance while keeping projects on schedule and within budget.

You will bridge the gap between project managers, field crews, and superintendents, reading blueprints, guiding grade work with GPS/laser systems, and enforcing OSHA standards to locate utilities before digging. Pay is negotiable based on experience.