Earthwork and Grading Foreman

Delaware Valley Paving has an exciting opportunity for an experienced and motivated Earthwork & Grading Foreman to lead field operations within our excavation division. This role is responsible for overseeing daily earthwork grading excavation and site development activities while ensuring projects are completed safely efficiently and to company quality standards.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong knowledge of sitework operations equipment coordination grade control and crew management who can effectively communicate with operators laborers subcontractors and project management teams.

• Supervise and coordinate daily earthwork and grading operations on commercial and heavy civil construction projects
• Lead crews performing excavation rough grading fine grading trenching backfilling and site preparation
• Read and interpret plans blueprints grades and specifications
• Coordinate with Project Managers Superintendents utility contractors surveyors and subcontractors
• Ensure projects remain on schedule while maintaining productivity and quality standards
• Operate and oversee GPS machine control and grade stake interpretation when applicable
• Monitor jobsite safety and enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards
• Conduct daily jobsite planning safety talks and crew assignments
• Coordinate equipment trucking materials and manpower needs
• Identify and resolve field issues proactively to minimize delays
• Maintain accurate daily reports production tracking and documentation
• Train and mentor crew members and equipment operators
• Ensure proper care and maintenance of equipment and tools

• 5 years of experience in excavation grading and site development operations
• Previous foreman or crew leadership experience strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of earthmoving operations site balancing drainage and grading techniques
• Ability to read construction plans elevations and grade stakes
• Experience working with GPS machine control systems preferred
• Strong communication leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced construction environment and adapt to changing field conditions
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and excavation safety practices
• Valid drivers license required; CDL preferred
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is highly desirable

• Commercial site development
• Heavy civil construction
• Utility excavation and stormwater installation
• Roadway and paving preparation
• Coordination of multiple crews and subcontractors

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to stand walk climb bend and lift up to 50 pounds
• Ability to work extended hours and occasional weekends as project demands require

• Competitive compensation
• Growth opportunities within a rapidly expanding company
• Diverse projects across multiple markets
• Team-oriented culture focused on safety quality and operational excellence
• Opportunity to work with modern equipment and evolving construction technology

Delaware Valley Paving is an Equal Opportunity Employer.