Site Foreman/Civil

cmsllc; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Job summary

CMS LLC is seeking a Site Foreman to lead on-site activities, emphasizing earth-moving work and hands-on supervision. You will coordinate deliveries, supervise crews, and ensure proper documentation while maintaining a safe, productive site environment.

The role requires strong problem-solving, communication, and planning skills, with focus on coordinating subcontractors and equipment to meet project milestones.

Qualifications

• Thorough understanding of contracts and documents, including plans and specs.
• Strong understanding of equipment and manpower utilization for projects.
• Ability to read drawings and convey information to others.
• Maintain a positive attitude and work atmosphere in all situations.
• Supervise, operate, and maintain construction equipment and basic tools.
• Team player who treats others with respect.
• Ability to use basic computer programs including email and MS Office.
• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, OSHA and ADA guidelines.
• Ability to acquire and maintain DOT physical for company vehicle use.

Responsibilities

• Perform CMS preconstruction duties including layout, site facilities and deliveries coordination.
• Attend all preconstruction activities.
• Ensure proper field documentation in the field.
• Assist Superintendent/General Superintendent with scheduling manpower and equipment.
• Monitor production and report results daily to stakeholders.
• Coordinate subcontractors.
• Place will-calls for concrete.
• Take off materials.
• Release materials for delivery and verify against Purchase Orders.
• Keep PA One Call current.
• Maintain detailed daily reports and safety/incident reporting.

Skills

Communication

Team leadership

Reading drawings

Scheduling manpower

Equipment operation

MS Office

DOT physical

Tools

Skid steer

Excavator

Roller

Laser level

Auto level

Total station

Power tools

Job description

Job Purpose

The Site Foreman is a highly functioning, proactive, skilled leader who excels at communication, planning, problem solving, and fostering a safe, productive team environment. The Site Foreman will have a strong emphasis on earth moving activities and is responsible for specific site coordination and administrative functions. This position is primarily a hands‑on role and is a secondary field contact for projects.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Perform CMS preconstruction duties including layout, site facilities and coordination of deliveries.
• Attend all preconstruction activities.
• Ensure proper field documentation is in the field.
• Assist Superintendent/General Superintendent with scheduling manpower and equipment.
• Monitor production and clearly and consistently report results and status daily to the Superintendent/General Superintendent/Project Manager.
• Coordinate subcontractors.
• Place will‑calls for concrete.
• Take off materials.
• Release materials for delivery, confirm delivery against Purchase Order.
• Keep PA One Call current.
• Complete and maintain correct detailed daily reports, morning huddles, accident/incident/near miss reports.

Education, Skills and/or Work Experience Requirements

• Thorough understanding of contracts and documents, specifically project plans and specifications, estimate bid including production and quality control.
• Strong understanding of equipment and manpower utilization for project sites.
• Ability to read drawings, plans, and convey this information to others.
• Maintain and exemplify a positive attitude and work atmosphere in all situations.
• Ability to provide supervision, operate, demonstrate proper operations and maintenance of construction equipment, such as skid steer, excavator, roller, laser, auto level and total station as well as power tools and basic hand tools.
• Team player – treating and encouraging team members with respect.
• Ability to understand and use basic computer programs including email and MS Office.
• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, OSHA and ADA guidelines.
• Ability to acquire and maintain DOT physical for company vehicle use.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance
• Company paid Short- & Long-Term Disability Insurance

Physical Requirements

• Ability to secure supplies and files.
• Digital dexterity and eye/hand coordination in the operation of equipment.
• Moderate to heavy lifting and carrying of material – up to 80lbs.
• Ability to withstand varying weather typical in the region of work.