Lead Site/Civil Foreman - Sports Field Grading & Drainage

PlayCore; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

PlayCore in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks an experienced Site/Civil Working Foreman to lead field operations for sports field construction and site/civil projects. This hands-on role requires strong earthwork, drainage, grading, and coordination skills.

You will manage crews, read civil plans, ensure elevations and schedules are met, and maintain safety on the jobsite while working alongside the team. Travel to project locations as required, coordinate with Project Manager and subs, and supervise

Qualifications

• Significant experience in site/civil construction.
• Experience constructing sports fields preferred.
• Ability to read and understand civil and grading plans.
• Strong understanding of elevations, slopes, grades, and drainage.
• Valid driver's license; ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work with site/civil field crews on sports field and related construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate daily field activities.
• Perform and oversee excavation, earthwork, grading, and site preparation.
• Install and oversee storm drainage and underground utilities.
• Read and interpret civil, grading, drainage, and construction plans.
• Establish and maintain proper elevations and grades.
• Operate construction equipment and assist with equipment operation as needed.
• Work with laser grading and machine-control systems.
• Coordinate daily production with the Project Manager and project team.
• Monitor quality, productivity, materials, and jobsite conditions.
• Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and project schedules.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive jobsite.
• Communicate daily progress, issues, and material/equipment needs.
• Coordinate subcontractors and other trades when required.
• Assist with layout and field measurements.
• Identify potential problems in the field and communicate solutions before they become issues.

Skills

Field leadership

Reading plans

Equipment operation

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Laser grading systems

Machine-control systems

Skid steer

Excavators

Compactors

Job description

PlayCore in Fort Wayne, Indiana, seeks an experienced Site/Civil Working Foreman to lead field operations for sports field construction and site/civil projects. This hands-on role requires strong earthwork, drainage, grading, and coordination skills.

You will manage crews, read civil plans, ensure elevations and schedules are met, and maintain safety on the jobsite while working alongside the team. Travel to project locations as required, coordinate with Project Manager and subs, and supervise