Working Underground Utilities Foreman

Alabama Grading & Excavation; Gadsden (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alabama Grading & Excavation is seeking a seasoned supervisor for heavy civil sites around Gadsden, AL. You will lead multi-million dollar projects, coordinate crews, and read blueprints to meet production goals.

Expect 50-hour weeks, local travel within a 2-hour radius, and a collaborative, growth-focused culture. You will manage large site projects from the ground up, with leadership responsibilities for scope, safety, and stakeholder relationships, while building strong teams and enforcing

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience supervising underground utilities work.
• Ability to read blueprints and understand job specifications.
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team.
• Valid driver's license.
• Understand production goals and how to meet them.
• Understand and Develop Project schedules.
• Manage commercial, industrial, municipal, state, and large site projects from $500K - $10M - including plans, look ahead, sequencing, resourcing, safety & environmental control, pay items, and stakeholder relationships.
• Build the right team by clarifying individual responsibilities, hiring and terminating as needed, and instilling urgency around shared objectives.
• Create a structured environment that supports company growth through formalized operations and efficient production.
• Develop a thriving culture through leadership, coaching, and performance management - ensuring each person feels supported and understands how production efficiency, quality workmanship, safety, and equipment maintenance benefit them personally.

Responsibilities

• Lead large site projects from $500K to $10M as prime contractor, coordinating scope and resources.
• Create and manage project schedules and look ahead plans to meet deadlines.
• Oversee safety, environmental controls, and stakeholder relationships on municipal, state and industrial work.
• Develop and manage teams; clarify roles and responsibilities, hire/terminate as needed.
• Drive production efficiency and maintain equipment through structured operations.

Skills

Good communication

Reading blueprints

Team leadership

Project scheduling

Independent work

Valid driver's license

Understand production goals

Develop project schedules

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Job description

Our communities need resilient infrastructure with minimal environmental impact to thrive. This is the call we proudly answer through 16 years of road building, paving, building demolition, municipal water main replacement, and storm sewer repair. Our dedication goes beyond mere pride; we are deeply obsessed with dirt, dump trucks, excavators, and caring for people.

How you’ll get to help us:

In this role, you'll be fully dedicated to transforming the challenges and complexities of growth into a well-oiled machine.

Qualifications and what you’ll get to do:

• Good Communication
• 5 years experience in underground utilities work
• Ability to read blueprints and understand job specifications
• Strong organizational and problem solving skills
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team
• Valid drivers license
• Understand production goals and how to meet them
• Understand and Develop Project schedules
• Manage commercial, industrial, municipal, state, and large site projects from $500K - $10M - including plans, look ahead, sequencing, resourcing, safety & environmental control, pay items, and stakeholder relationships.
• Build the right team by clarifying individual responsibilities, hiring and terminating as needed, and instilling urgency around shared objectives.
• Create a structured environment that supports company growth through formalized operations and efficient production.
• Develop a thriving culture through leadership, coaching, and performance management - ensuring each person feels supported and understands how production efficiency, quality workmanship, safety, and equipment maintenance benefit them personally.

About you:

• You have 5+ years' experience supervising any of the following heavy civil work: sitework, asphalt, paving, road building, demolition, full-scope concrete, earth moving, or utility projects - including manpower and team leadership.
• Your project leadership experience includes creating project timelines as a prime contractor, not only limited to following prescribed schedules as a subcontractor.
• You get fired up for new challenges. Maintaining the status quo when there's opportunity for improvement goes against your nature. You don't need everything spelled out for you, because you enjoy writing the book yourself.
• Your combination of experience, determination, and ability to think critically enables you to develop well-planned, highly productive, and efficient project operations.
• You influence others as a leader through an intentional balance of high expectations and caring, always making the effort to explain the "why" instead of yelling.

Even better (but not required) if:

• You have 10+ years' experience
• You have experience with Trimble and/or GPS (on equipment and on tablet for stakeouts)

What’s in it for you:

The best companies show genuine care for their employees. We know that when you’re happy at work, you do your best — it’s that simple. Expect a helping hand when you need it and true appreciation for the value you provide. It’s easy to succeed when you enjoy your work and when your workplace is grateful to have you.

• Professional Growth
  • Opportunity to create necessary change, drive the direction of the company's growth, and grow your role.
• Support & Resources
  • Trust and support from leadership as you participate in major decision-making and have the freedom and authority to make changes and add ROI-producing resources. We will respect your knowledge and follow your lead.
  • Company provided truck
  • Fuel card
  • Company credit card
• Well Being
  • Time Off
    • 3 weeks of paid shutdowns per year (4th of July week and 2 weeks between Christmas and New Year's)
    • 3 days for Thanksgiving
    • Additional PTO
    • Weekends off
  • Benefits
    • Medical, dental, and vision insurance (3 deductible levels to choose from) available after 30 days
    • Plan to add a 401K plan within 1 year
    • Currently working on an incentive program

Time and benefits package can be further tailored to your individual needs; we care about what’s important to you personally.

Typical schedule:

• 50-hour work weeks. 7-5:30 M-F (depending on job and crew needs)
• 2-hour radius around Gadsden - do not report to shop daily but 1x weekly meeting at the shop or remote conference call

We are an equal-opportunity employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status. We are committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion within our workplace and creating an environment where all individuals feel valued, respected, and supported. We comply with all applicable laws governing EEO and affirmative action, and we ensure that all employment decisions are made solely based on job-related qualifications and merit.