Site Foreman/Civil

Construction Masters Services and Summit Flagging; Reading (Berks County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; 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

Construction Masters Services and Summit Flagging in Reading, PA seeks a Site Foreman to lead field teams on earthmoving projects. This hands-on role emphasizes safety, planning, communication, and problem-solving while coordinating deliveries, subcontractors, and daily field reports.

The candidate will read drawings, supervise equipment (skid steer, excavator, roller), and ensure production targets meet quality and schedule.

Qualifications

• Understand contracts, project plans, specs; estimate bid including production and quality control.
• Strong understanding of equipment and manpower utilization on project sites.
• Ability to read drawings and convey information to others.
• Maintain a positive attitude and productive work atmosphere.
• Supervise and operate construction equipment (skid steer, excavator, roller, laser, auto level, total station) and basic tools.
• Team player with respect for colleagues.
• Understand and use basic computer programs including email and MS Office.
• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, OSHA and ADA guidelines.
• DOT physical for company vehicle use.

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 report results 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 daily reports, morning huddles, accident/incident/near miss reports.

Skills

Contract management

Equipment utilization

Reading drawings

Team leadership

Project coordination

Communications

Safety compliance

DOT physical readiness

MS Office

Construction best practices

Tools

MS Office

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

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