Nationwide Utility-Scale Foreman – Heavy Civil & Grading

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

Benefits offered by this job

Union Wages & Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Job summary

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Foreman to lead field crews on earthwork, grading, excavation, and site development across nationwide project sites.

You will work with the Superintendent and Project Management to plan daily work, oversee production, ensure safety, and mentor crew members while maintaining high-quality workmanship and on-schedule delivery.

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.
• Strong knowledge of mass grading, excavation, site development, drainage systems, erosion control, and earthmoving operations.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans, project specifications, and construction drawings.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and work extended hours as project schedules require.

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.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate with Superintendents, Project Managers, survey crews, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Identify field issues and proactively communicate solutions before they impact production.
• Train, mentor, and develop crew members while building future field leaders.
• Complete daily reports, production tracking, and required project documentation.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement throughout the crew.
• Lead by example while living and reinforcing the R-2 Core Values every day.

Skills

Heavy civil construction

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Reading drawings

Tools

GPS machine control

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

R-2 Contractors is seeking an experienced Utility-Scale Heavy Civil Foreman to lead field crews on earthwork, grading, excavation, and site development across nationwide project sites.

You will work with the Superintendent and Project Management to plan daily work, oversee production, ensure safety, and mentor crew members while maintaining high-quality workmanship and on-schedule delivery.