Utilities Foreman (Independence Excavating)

DiGeronimo Companies; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Utilities Foreman to join their dedicated team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring projects are executed on time and within budget while maintaining safety standards. With over 65 years of experience in heavy civil construction, this forward-thinking company offers a dynamic work environment where your leadership and organizational skills will shine. You will be responsible for coordinating crews, managing equipment, and ensuring compliance with specifications. If you are ready to take your career to the next level with a company that values stability and growth, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Weekly Competitive Pay

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA & HSA

Life Insurance

Short-term and Long-term Disability

Wellness Incentive Program

Paid Holidays and PTO

401(k) with Company Match

Qualifications

• 5+ years in heavy civil construction with strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple personalities and lead crews effectively.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily tasks and project execution while ensuring safety compliance.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors to maintain project schedules.

Skills

Verbal Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Ability to Read Grading Plans

Experience with Heavy Equipment

Grade Checking Knowledge

Fundamental Knowledge of GPS Equipment

Knowledge of Wet or Dry Utilities

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

iPad

Basic Laptop Skills

GPS Equipment

Job description

Utilities Foreman

Independence Excavating is looking for an Utilities Foreman to join our expanding team! This position entails oversight and execution of assigned project directs employees’ daily tasks, responsible for all daily paperwork including, employee and equipment schedules, production tracking, dust logs, safety logs, etc. This position will require experience with technology such as an iPad and/or basic laptop skills.

Who is IX?

From breaking ground to the finished project, our team has been laying the groundwork for excellence on heavy civil construction and demolition projects for over 65 years. We combine innovations of industry with decades of successfully completed projects, proving we are a value-added partner from the ground up! Over six decades, Independence Excavating has established a team of construction professionals that sets us apart from other contractors. To learn more, visit our website: https://www.indexc.com/

A typical day looks like:

• Working with the superintendent to build crews and develop a plan to perform site utilities work.
• Implementing plan in order to meet project schedule and budget. Foreman will be responsible for setting up cuts and fills, planning haul routes and maintaining haul roads, and working with inspectors to ensure fills meet project specifications.
• Execute scope of work required to meet project specifications.
• Recording and tracking production quantities and compare vs estimated costs in order to meet or exceed the planned profit margin.
• Working with the superintendent to schedule employees and equipment to keep utilization rates high.
• Communicating with vendors and subcontractors as it relates to earthwork and grading, such as aggregate suppliers or blasting subcontractors.
• Maintaining a working knowledge of related plans and specifications, contractual requirements, and schedules, and communicating progress or any issues with the superintendent and project manager.
• Ensuring the safety of all employees and personnel on site, by maintaining compliance with all applicable OSHA and IX safety policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes?

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Five plus years previous heavy civil construction experience.
• Strong verbal communication skills to communicate with employees, co-workers, and inspectors.
• Strong organizational skills – responsible for timekeeping, equipment tracking, quantity tracking, and input on schedule development.
• Strong interpersonal skills – ability to manage multiple personality types to lead, motivate and teach crews while maintaining a harmonious work environment.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans, specifications, and geotechnical information.
• Experience with different types of equipment spreads, ranging from on-road trucks to Cat 777 rigid frames trucks, and small grading crews to Cat D11 dozer crews.
• Experience with grade checking to meet project plans and specifications utilizing a variety of methods including GPS, rotating laser, stakes and cut sheets, etc.
• Fundamental knowledge of forecasting and measuring production rates for different equipment spreads.
• Fundamental knowledge of GPS equipment.
• Fundamental knowledge of wet or dry utilities.

Why IX?

• Weekly Competitive Pay!
• Excellent Benefits:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA & HSA
• Life Insurance + Optional Family Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability
• Wellness Incentive Program
• Paid Holidays and PTO.
• 401(k) + Company match.
• Paid corporate training program.
• Tuition Reimbursement.
• Stability and a variety of different roles that provide a path to career advancement.
• Family-owned and operated since 1956.

Independence Excavating, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we value workplace diversity and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.