Lead Field Foreman – Heavy Civil Infrastructure

Targeted HR Consulting; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Gas card

Medical coverage 90% premiums

401(k) with company match

Per diem $105/day

PTO after 90 days

Training & advancement

Job summary

Targeted HR Consulting is partnering with a respected heavy civil contractor to fill a Foreman role overseeing field crews on site development and infrastructure projects across Central South Carolina.

The candidate will lead safety‑driven operations, mentor crews, manage equipment, and coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Engineers to deliver grading, utilities, and road projects while ensuring quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Foreman or Crew Leader in heavy civil construction.
• Hands‑on experience operating heavy construction equipment.
• Strong knowledge of site preparation, grading, underground utilities, road construction and heavy civil practices.
• Experience reading engineered plans and interpreting grades.
• Experience working with GPS machine control systems.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.
• Valid driver's license with fewer than three moving violations in three years.
• Ability to pass pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening.
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds and perform physically demanding work.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily field operations to achieve production, quality, and safety goals.
• Supervise and mentor field crews while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Coordinate daily work activities to maintain project schedules.
• Identify field challenges and implement practical solutions to maintain productivity.
• Read and interpret construction plans, grades, and specifications.
• Execute field layout and support grading operations.
• Operate and oversee heavy equipment safely and efficiently.
• Set up GPS base stations and GPS‑guided equipment.
• Monitor erosion control measures and maintain compliance.
• Complete daily production reports, fuel logs, load counts, and equipment hours.

Skills

Foreman experience

Leadership

Heavy equipment operation

GPS guidance systems

Safety management

Tools

GPS machine control

Job description

Targeted HR Consulting is partnering with a respected heavy civil contractor to fill a Foreman role overseeing field crews on site development and infrastructure projects across Central South Carolina.

The candidate will lead safety‑driven operations, mentor crews, manage equipment, and coordinate with Project Managers, Superintendents, and Engineers to deliver grading, utilities, and road projects while ensuring quality and productivity.