Lead Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Foreman (Nationwide Travel)

R-2 Contractors; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 55,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Union Wages & Benefits

Union Retirement

PTO / Sick Leave

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

5-Year Employment Appreciation Bonus

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Foreman to lead field crews on earthwork, grading, and site development for utility-scale power and transmission projects nationwide. This role requires planning, coordinating, and executing daily heavy civil operations with a focus on safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery.

You will work closely with the Superintendent and Project Management, oversee GPS machine control coordination, and mentor crew members to develop future

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of utility-scale heavy civil or earthwork construction experience.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Heavy Civil Foreman leading field crews.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans, project specifications, and construction drawings.
• Strong leadership and safety-focused mindset.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as required by project schedules.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily heavy civil construction activities for utility-scale infrastructure projects.
• Plan daily work assignments and coordinate crews, equipment, materials, subcontractors, and production activities.
• Read and interpret project drawings, specifications, grading plans, and construction documents.
• Coordinate excavation, grading, mass earthwork, drainage installation, erosion control, and site development activities.
• Utilize GPS machine control technology to ensure grading accuracy and project compliance.
• Ensure work is completed safely, accurately, and in accordance with project specifications and quality standards.
• Monitor daily production, manpower, equipment utilization, and project progress.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members while building future field leaders.

Skills

Heavy civil experience

Foreman leadership

GPS machine control

Read drawings/plans

Safety leadership

Communication

Tools

GPS equipment operation

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Foreman to lead field crews on earthwork, grading, and site development for utility-scale power and transmission projects nationwide. This role requires planning, coordinating, and executing daily heavy civil operations with a focus on safety, quality, and on-schedule delivery.

You will work closely with the Superintendent and Project Management, oversee GPS machine control coordination, and mentor crew members to develop future