Senior Excavation Foreman: Lead Crew, Plan & Grade

Knife River Corporation; Magna (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Knife River Corporation seeks an Excavation Foreman to lead excavation crews, plan and coordinate on-site activities, and ensure compliance with safety standards on the Magna project. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and knowledge of grading, utilities, and site work.

You will work closely with the Superintendent and project managers to execute the scope of work, manage equipment, and drive quality and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• 5 years of proven successful industry experience.
• Previous experience as an excavation foreman to similar leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, utilities, and site work.
• Experience in your respective trade.
• Self-motivated with a results driven approach.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with internal & external customers.
• Communication skills - negotiations, problem solving.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Understanding of operating equipment.
• Commitment to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise excavation crews on job sites.
• Coordinate daily tasks and ensure work is completed on schedule.
• Read and interpret plans, grades and specifications.
• Communicate with project managers, superintendents, and team members.
• Responsible for quality control, ADA ramps, finish grade, toolbox talks, compaction, drainage.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate the scope of work you are responsible for.
• Acquire in depth understanding of the project and requirements.
• Operate equipment.
• Support laborers in any capacity needed.
• Enforce adherence to health and safety standards.
• Maintain equipment and keep it in good order.
• Be punctual and proactive in helping with needs.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Safety awareness

Equipment operation

Planning & organization

Customer relations

Job description

Knife River Corporation seeks an Excavation Foreman to lead excavation crews, plan and coordinate on-site activities, and ensure compliance with safety standards on the Magna project. The role requires strong leadership, communication, and knowledge of grading, utilities, and site work.

You will work closely with the Superintendent and project managers to execute the scope of work, manage equipment, and drive quality and efficiency on site.