Construction Foreman

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

• Direct and coordinate daily field operations to maintain project schedules and productivity goals.
• Organize labor equipment and materials to support planned work activities.
• Assign tasks and provide guidance to field personnel throughout project execution.
• Communicate project status resource needs and field challenges to project leadership.
• Monitor workforce attendance performance and overall crew effectiveness.
• Prepare and maintain daily reports field documentation and project records.
• Lead daily safety briefings and reinforce safe work practices on-site.
• Ensure compliance with company safety programs environmental requirements and regulatory standards.
• Coordinate activities involving subcontractors suppliers and material deliveries.
• Serve as a point of contact for clients inspectors and other project stakeholders when required.
• Oversee the operation and utilization of construction equipment and tools.
• Monitor project resources and assist with tracking material usage and deliveries.
• Identify field issues and implement practical solutions to keep work progressing.
• Support projects involving environmentally sensitive conditions including remediation and impacted-site work.
• Perform quality control inspections and verify work meets project requirements.
• Maintain accurate as-built documentation and project records.
• Document project progress through written reports and photographic records.
• Train mentor and support the development of field personnel.
• Participate in field activities as needed and lead by example on the jobsite.
• Assist with additional project-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of construction experience including a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory or crew leadership role.
• Strong understanding of field construction practices equipment operation and project execution.
• Ability to interpret plans specifications and construction drawings.
• Current 40-Hour HAZWOPER certification or 8-Hour Refresher preferred; training may be available for qualified candidates.
• Proven ability to manage field operations on complex or fast-paced construction projects.
• Strong decision-making troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage diverse field teams.
• Excellent communication skills and professionalism when interacting with clients subcontractors and internal teams.
• Working knowledge of construction safety requirements and environmental compliance standards.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and site conditions and perform physical job duties when necessary.

Preferred Background

• Experience in environmental construction remediation civil construction underground utilities or earthwork projects.
• Background managing subcontractors vendor coordination and multi-crew job sites.
• Familiarity with project tracking quality control processes and field reporting requirements.

What Success Looks Like

• Maintaining safe organized and productive job sites.
• Delivering projects on schedule and to quality standards.
• Building strong accountable field teams.
• Communicating effectively with project stakeholders.
• Taking ownership of project execution from mobilization through completion.