Lead Mass Earthwork Foreman to Build Subdivisions

Gillett Excavating LLC; Port Huron (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company truck

Production bonuses

Tech tools & training

401K matching

Medical/dental/vision coverage for you

Job summary

Gillett Excavating LLC in Michigan seeks a Dirt Foreman to lead a 2- to 8-person crew on mass earthwork and subdivision projects. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while mentoring team members and training less experienced workers.

You will leverage 5+ years of dirt work leadership, operate or oversee heavy equipment, read plans, and coordinate with the office to keep projects profitable and efficient.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of mass excavation/earthwork experience for subdivisions and large commercial sites.
• 3+ years of leadership experience; leads by serving.
• Operates/oversees heavy equipment when needed.
• Familiar with reading blueprints, grading plans, cut-fill maps, and survey tools such as GPS and total stations.

Responsibilities

• Lead a 2-8 person crew to shape and move dirt efficiently and produce high-quality outcomes.
• Coordinate with crews, tools, materials, and information to drive multi-million dollar projects.
• Train and develop crew members, fostering accountability and continuous improvement.
• Identify issues early and adjust plans to protect schedule and profitability.
• Ensure daily reports keep the office informed on production and quality.

Skills

Mass excavation/earthwork

Leadership

Blueprints & surveying

Heavy equipment operation

Safety & quality control

Tools

Insite Elevation Pro

Bluebeam

PlanSwift

B2W

GanttPro

Trimble GPS

Job description

Gillett Excavating LLC in Michigan seeks a Dirt Foreman to lead a 2- to 8-person crew on mass earthwork and subdivision projects. You will plan, coordinate, and supervise field operations, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery while mentoring team members and training less experienced workers.

You will leverage 5+ years of dirt work leadership, operate or oversee heavy equipment, read plans, and coordinate with the office to keep projects profitable and efficient.