Sports Field Site Foreman – Lead Grading & Civil Crews

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

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.