Earthwork Foreman

HPM is seeking a highly experienced Traveling Earthwork and Mining Foreman to lead daily on-site operations for earthmoving excavation grading material hauling and related activities across diverse mining aggregate reclamation heavy civil and infrastructure projects throughout Colorado. This traveling role requires supervising crews and heavy equipment operators in challenging environments with a primary focus on safety productivity quality control schedule adherence and budget management. As the on-the-ground leader you will bridge project management engineers owners subcontractors and field crews to deliver safe efficient compliant and profitable results. Expect extensive travel potential extended site stays and rotational schedules in remote or high-altitude locations.

About HPM Inc.:

HPM is a General Contractor located in Englewood Colorado with a focus in three primary working groups; 1) Federal 2) Commercial and 3) Civil. We work all throughout the front range and select locations throughout Colorado as well as key projects out of state including our secondary office in Anchorage AK. We pride ourselves in managing clean organized and professional projects from start to finish with an emphasis on successful client relationships. Much of our work is for repeat clients including local governments private clients and the federal government. We utilize proven project management fundamentals on each of our projects.

In both 2019 and 2022 we earned recognition as a Best Place to Work by the Denver Business Journal. Additionally in 2020 we were honored as Denvers Fastest Growing Company among large companies by the same publication. As we continue to expand we seek talented motivated and collaborative individuals to join our team.

HPM Core Values:Collaboration Drive Family Integrity and Safety

Location:based out of our Englewood (Denver) CO headquarters. This position is expected to work onsite at a variety of locations and conditions may vary.

Job Level: Mid to Senior level

Employment Type: Full Time

Benefits:Our full-time staff are offered a comprehensive benefits package tailored to support your well-being and future goals. Benefits include health dental and vision insurance life insurance and disability coverage. HPM Offers a 401k retirement plan with 4% matching that is fully vested from the start date 529 college savings plan and flexible paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.

Pay:$37 - $43/hour (depending on experience)

Key Responsibilities

• Direct daily earthwork and mining site operations including excavation dozing loading hauling backfilling compaction grading and material processing in mining/quarry settings and civil projects.
• Supervise train motivate and coordinate crews of operators laborers and support staff; assign priorities resolve issues and conduct performance reviews.
• Champion safety: Enforce MSHA and OSHA protocols lead daily Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs) weekly toolbox talks tailgate meetings and site inspections; identify/mitigate hazards ensure full compliance and model safe practices (including PPE).
• Drive production: Monitor daily output equipment efficiency material quantities and progress; adjust operations to meet schedules budgets and quality specs.
• Interpret and execute plans/specifications/drawings; perform layout and set elevations using surveying tools (levels lasers GPS/RTS systems); ensure accurate grading excavation and compaction.
• Coordinate with Project Managers Superintendents engineers owners subcontractors utility locators (e.g. Gopher One) and regulators; attend meetings troubleshoot delays and foster strong relationships.
• Manage heavy equipment (excavators dozers loaders graders haul trucks etc.): Oversee inspections maintenance fueling and optimal utilization.
• Handle documentation: Daily logs timekeeping production reports change orders safety records and inventories; use digital platforms (e.g. Autodesk/PlanGrid) for markups and reporting.
• Anticipate needs: Order materials/equipment coordinate logistics and support pre-construction punch list and closeout phases.

Other Duties:

Please be aware that this job description may not encompass all duties or responsibilities expected of the employee. Responsibilities and tasks may vary subject to change with or without prior notification.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• 7 years of progressive experience as an Earthwork/Mining Foreman or Supervisor in heavy civil highway site development mining aggregate or reclamation operations (Colorado experience strongly preferred).
• Proven hands-on proficiency operating heavy equipment (dozers excavators loaders graders etc.) is required.
• Current MSHA training/certification (Part 46 or Part 48 as applicable to surface/underground operations; including annual refresher training).
• Current OSHA training/certification (OSHA 10-Hour or 30-Hour Construction Outreach preferred; strong knowledge of OSHA standards for construction safety).
• In-depth expertise in earthwork techniques grading/excavation/backfill/compaction mining site safety (MSHA/OSHA) and construction/mining drawings.
• Ability to read/interpret civil/mining plans and use GPS/surveying equipment for precise layout and grade control.
• Exceptional leadership verbal/written communication problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• Valid Drivers License with clean record; CDL (Class A) preferred.
• Willingness to travel extensively across Colorado with extended assignments rotational schedules (e.g. weeks on/off) overtime and flexible hours as needed.
• Broad knowledge of related trades (utilities concrete reclamation) and equipment maintenance.
• Proficiency with project management software (e.g. PlanGrid HeavyJob) is a plus.

Physical Demands and Work Environment This demanding outdoor role involves Colorados varied conditions (high altitude extreme weather dust noise).

• Frequently lift/carry 50 lbs stand/walk extended periods bend kneel climb and work at heights (up to 50 ft) or depths (up to 80 ft).
• Constant exposure to heavy equipment traffic noise dust and all weather extremes.
• Must be capable of extended hours early starts late finishes and weekends.

Applicants will undergo pre-employment checks including criminal background drug screening and Motor Vehicle Record review as well as potential reference checks and education verifications.

HPM participates in eVerify.

HPM is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer upholding non-discrimination practices based on age race sex color religion national origin marital status sexual orientation veteran status military status disability genetic information or any other protected status as defined by federal state or local law.

HPM is dedicated to full inclusion and ensuring that individuals with disabilities receive reasonable accommodations. For assistance with job application interviews performing essential job functions or accessing employment benefits please contact.