Civil Earthworks Foreman- NNJ

Job Description

Location: Northern New Jersey (various large-scale civil site work projects)

Position: FullTime, OnSite

Salary based on experience : $150k-$170K plus medical coverage

About Our Client

Our client is a respected, familyowned site excavation subcontractor in Northern New Jersey with a long track record of stable, scalable growth. They specialize in heavy civil, utility, and earthwork projects for leading general contractors, construction managers, and developers.

Role Overview

The Civil Site Work Foreman will lead on-site crews through all phases of civil site workgrading, excavation, underground utilities, and site prep. As the Civil Forman you are the on-site manager who ensures crews, equipment, and materials are coordinated efficiently, safely, and to specbridging the gap between field execution and project leadership. You should be able to use technology effectively as you collaborate with PMs, superintendents, and operators to ensure projects are completed efficiently, safely, and to spec.

Key Responsibilities

Crew Leadership & Supervision

They lead and manage site personneltypically laborers, equipment operators, and subcontractorsoften across multiple crews focused on tasks like excavation, grading, trenching, or utilities

Planning & Scheduling

Create and adjust daily work schedules, delegate tasks based on crew size and project demands, and ensure everyone knows their assignments .

Blueprint and Plan Management

Read, interpret, and convey site plans, specifications, and method statements to crews, ensuring work aligns with design and quality requirements

Safety & Quality Oversight

Enforce PPE usage, conduct toolbox talks, perform site inspections, and halt unsafe or substandard work.

Material & Equipment Coordination

Manage deliveries, equipment usage, maintenance needs, and staging of materials; notify superintendents of issues

Progress Reporting & Issue Resolution

Provide real-time updates to superintendents or project managers about crew output, site conditions, constraints, or potential delays

Heavy Equipment Oversight

Supervise Operators

You'll directly oversee heavy equipment operators (e.g., excavators, dozers, graders, loaders), ensuring they follow project specs, operate safely, and maintain productivity

Schedule & Allocate Equipment

You determine which machines are needed daily, coordinate their deployment, and make sure replacements or rentals are lined up to avoid downtime

Inspect & Maintain Machinery

Equipment checksyou inspect machines daily, monitor maintenance schedules, report issues, and ensure repairs are made promptly

Ensure Safe Operation

You enforce safe operating practices, hold toolbox talks, ensure operators wear PPE, and stop unsafe operation to prevent accidents

What "Site Work Oversight" Covers

Daily Operations Management

Supervising and coordinating site crewsincluding laborers, operators, and subcontractorsto ensure tasks like excavation, grading, trenching, and utility installation are performed efficiently

Planning daily activities, assigning responsibilities, and adjusting on the fly based on site progress or obstacles .

Equipment & Material Coordination

Scheduling and allocating heavy machinery; ensuring operators have what they need and the equipment is maintained

Managing material deliveries, staging, inventory, and liaising with suppliers

Blueprint & Plan Enforcement

Interpreting site plans and specs, making sure crews install elements with correct elevations, grades, and tolerances

Conducting regular site inspections and quality checks

Safety & Compliance Enforcement

Leading toolbox talks, enforcing PPE usage, and stopping unsafe practices

Conducting site risk assessments and ensuring OSHA or company safety standards are adhered to .

Reporting & Communication

Acting as the field-level liaisonproviding updates to superintendents or PMs on progress, delays, weather impacts, or resource constraints .

Keeping daily logs or reports documenting work performed, materials used, and any incidents

Problem-Solving & Adaptation

Identifying issuessuch as equipment breakdowns or weather delaysand implementing corrective plans to maintain schedule and budget

Re-sequencing tasks or reallocating crews as jobsite variables change

Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum 10 years experience overseeing civil site excavation, grading, or underground utilities

Proven supervisory/leadership experience managing crews in a heavy civil site setting

Skilled heavy equipment operator; GPS machine control experience highly preferred

Ability to read and interpret civil/site development plans and specs

Valid drivers license; CDL Class A/B preferred

OSHA 10/30hour, confined space, and other relevant safety certifications

Strong communication, timemanagement, and problemsolving capabilities

Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying conditions; able to lift ~50 lb and operate equipment

Whats In It for You?

Stable, long-term employment with a successful, family-run contractor

Opportunities to work on sizable civil/utility projects with major GCs and developers

Room for career growth into supervisory or superintendent roles

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package (medical, PTO, Car, etc.)

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