About this role
Lead one or more civil grading and pipe crews on projects based out of Walterboro, SC. You’ll own daily planning, safe execution of excavation and trench work, production tracking, and coordination of equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet project targets. This hands-on foreman role requires strong trenching/confined-space awareness, clear communication with supervisors and crews, and a focus on developing the team. You will mentor crew members and train an assistant foreman with the goal of promoting them into an assistant superintendent role.
What you'll do
- Set and communicate daily and weekly work plans to crew(s); run briefings and PTPs/hazard assessments before work starts
- Supervise trenching, excavation, bedding, dewatering and pipe installation to ensure safe, quality work
- Track production units, enter time and daily reports, and compare actual production to target goals
- Coordinate equipment, manpower, materials, tools, and subcontractors to keep the job moving
- Mentor crew members, provide on-the-job training, and develop an assistant foreman for advancement
- Maintain site safety standards, enforce PPE, traffic control, and confined-space procedures
What we're looking for
- Proven experience leading pipe or civil grading crews in field construction
- Knowledge of trench stabilization, dewatering, pipe testing, and bedding practices
- Ability to set production goals, track units, and complete daily reports and time entry
- Strong communication skills for directing crews and coordinating with supervisors and subs
- Comfort working in trenches and confined-space environments and enforcing safety rules
- Ability to read basic plans, use laser/level/transit, and operate common site tools
Qualifications
- OSHA 10-hour and OSHA 30-hour certifications (training provided)
- Competent Person training for excavation/trenching and confined-space awareness
- Current First Aid and CPR certification
- Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to jobsite
- Able to pass drug screening and meet physical demands of field work
What we offer
- Employer-provided OSHA 10 and OSHA 30 training and safety certification support
- Clear path for advancement to assistant superintendent through mentoring
- Paid safety and jobsite training (competent person, confined space, CPR/First Aid)
- PPE and site gear provided or reimbursed; stable project work in the region
- Health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off (subject to employer policy)
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