Site/Civil Foreman

PlayCore Holdings, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 105,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Lodging provided for travel

Job summary

PlayCore Holdings, Inc. seeks an experienced Site/Civil Working Foreman to lead field operations for sports field construction and related site/civil projects.

This hands-on role requires strong expertise in earthwork, drainage, grading, and site preparation while guiding a crew in the field. The ideal candidate has practical site/civil construction experience, can read civil and grading plans, and manage elevations and grades with precision.

Qualifications

• Significant site/civil construction experience required.
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, excavation, drainage, concrete, grading, and site prep.
• Experience with sports field construction preferred.
• Ability to read and understand civil and grading plans.
• Strong understanding of elevations, slopes, grades and drainage.
• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, compactors, and other equipment.
• Laser grading or machine-control systems experience preferred.
• Ability to lead a crew while staying hands-on in the field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel to project locations.
• Outdoor, physically demanding construction work.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside 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

Site/Civil construction

Earthwork

Excavation

Drainage

Grading

Reading civil/grading plans

Elevations/grades

Construction equipment operation

Laser grading / machine-control

Staff leadership in field

Communication

Organizational skills

Valid driver's license

Education

Civil Engineering training or better

Construction Engineering training or better

Job description

• Pay or shift range: $105,000 USD to $120,000 USD
  The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
• Travel Required : Yes

Description

About the Position

We are seeking an experienced Site/Civil Working Foreman to lead field operations for sports field construction and site/civil projects. This is a hands-on position for an individual with strong experience in earthwork, excavation, drainage, concrete, grading, and site preparation who can effectively lead a field crew while actively working alongside the team.

The ideal candidate has experience in sports field construction or similar site/civil work and understands the importance of precision grading, proper drainage, elevations, and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside 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

Qualifications

• Significant experience in site/civil construction
• Strong knowledge of earthwork, excavation, drainage, concrete, grading, and site preparation
• Experience constructing sports fields is strongly preferred
• Ability to read and understand civil and grading plans
• Strong understanding of elevations, slopes, grades, and drainage
• Experience operating skid steers, excavators, compactors, and other construction equipment
• Experience with laser grading systems and/or machine-control systems is preferred
• Ability to lead a crew while remaining hands-on in the field
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to travel to project locations as required
• Ability to work outdoors and perform physically demanding construction activities

Company Vehicle

A company vehicle will be provided for this position to support travel between the company, jobsites, suppliers, and project locations.

Our projects may be located throughout Indiana & Michigan (potentially surrounding states). Company-provided lodging will be included for qualifying out-of-town projects. Employees will not be expected to cover their own lodging when traveling for company work.

Travel Required

Yes . Projects may be located in Indiana & Michigan and surrounding states.

Preferred

Technical/other training or better in Civil Engineering.

Technical/other training or better in Construction Engineering.

3-5 years:

Strong knowledge of earthwork, excavation, drainage, concrete, grading, and site preparation

5-7 years:

Significant experience in site/civil construction

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