Lead Excavation & Utilities Foreman

Beck Construction & Excavation, Inc; South Jordan (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental insurance

Health Savings Account (HSA) with e m­

SIMPLE IRA with company matching

Paid time off

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

Beck Construction & Excavation, Inc in Utah seeks an Excavation & Utilities Foreman to lead daily operations, coordinate crews, and ensure safe, efficient underground work. You will read plans, manage waterline/sewer/storm drain installations, and mentor crew members toward high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, planning ahead, and maintaining productivity while upholding safety standards across projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in excavation, underground utilities, or related civil construction.
• Strong knowledge of waterline, sewer, and storm drain installation, trenching, grading, and compaction.
• Ability to read construction plans, interpret survey stakes, establish grades, and use layout equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside crews performing excavation, underground utility installation, grading, and related construction activities.
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, survey stakes, and grades.
• Coordinate daily work assignments, equipment, materials, and resources to keep projects moving efficiently.
• Direct waterline, sewer, and storm drain installation, including bedding, elevations, slopes, backfill, and compaction.
• Coordinate field activities, including concrete and asphalt restoration, inspections, and final cleanup.
• Maintain safe job sites with proper excavation, trench safety, and traffic control practices.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members while reinforcing quality and productivity.
• Complete accurate daily reports, verify crew time, and submit project documentation.
• Communicate progress, scheduling, equipment needs, and challenges with project leadership.

Skills

Excavation experience

Underground utilities

Crew leadership

Reading construction plans

Plan ahead / productivity

Valid driver's license

Safety certifications willingness

Job description

Beck Construction & Excavation, Inc in Utah seeks an Excavation & Utilities Foreman to lead daily operations, coordinate crews, and ensure safe, efficient underground work. You will read plans, manage waterline/sewer/storm drain installations, and mentor crew members toward high-quality outcomes.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, planning ahead, and maintaining productivity while upholding safety standards across projects in the region.