About the Opportunity
Out client is a growing environmental and civil construction contractor is seeking a Construction Foreman to oversee field operations on earthwork, remediation, and infrastructure-related projects. This role is responsible for leading crews, coordinating daily activities, maintaining safety compliance, and ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to specification.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who thrives in the field, can effectively manage crews and subcontractors, and is committed to fostering a productive and safety-focused work environment.
Primary Responsibilities
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Direct and coordinate daily field operations to maintain project schedules and productivity goals.
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Organize labor, equipment, and materials to support planned work activities.
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Assign tasks and provide guidance to field personnel throughout project execution.
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Communicate project status, resource needs, and field challenges to project leadership.
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Monitor workforce attendance, performance, and overall crew effectiveness.
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Prepare and maintain daily reports, field documentation, and project records.
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Lead daily safety briefings and reinforce safe work practices on-site.
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Ensure compliance with company safety programs, environmental requirements, and regulatory standards.
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Coordinate activities involving subcontractors, suppliers, and material deliveries.
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Serve as a point of contact for clients, inspectors, and other project stakeholders when required.
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Oversee the operation and utilization of construction equipment and tools.
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Monitor project resources and assist with tracking material usage and deliveries.
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Identify field issues and implement practical solutions to keep work progressing.
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Support projects involving environmentally sensitive conditions, including remediation and impacted-site work.
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Perform quality control inspections and verify work meets project requirements.
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Maintain accurate as-built documentation and project records.
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Document project progress through written reports and photographic records.
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Train, mentor, and support the development of field personnel.
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Participate in field activities as needed and lead by example on the jobsite.
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Assist with additional project-related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
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At least 5 years of construction experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or crew leadership role.
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Strong understanding of field construction practices, equipment operation, and project execution.
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Ability to interpret plans, specifications, and construction drawings.
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Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or 8-Hour Refresher preferred; training may be available for qualified candidates.
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Proven ability to manage field operations on complex or fast-paced construction projects.
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Strong decision-making, troubleshooting, and problem-solving abilities.
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Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse field teams.
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Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with clients, subcontractors, and internal teams.
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Working knowledge of construction safety requirements and environmental compliance standards.
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Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions and perform physical job duties when necessary.
Preferred Background
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Experience in environmental construction, remediation, civil construction, underground utilities, or earthwork projects.
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Background managing subcontractors, vendor coordination, and multi-crew job sites.
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Familiarity with project tracking, quality control processes, and field reporting requirements.
What Success Looks Like
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Maintaining safe, organized, and productive job sites.
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Delivering projects on schedule and to quality standards.
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Building strong, accountable field teams.
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Communicating effectively with project stakeholders.
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Taking ownership of project execution from mobilization through completion.
Pay: $40-$55/hr
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