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Civil Earthworks Foreman- NNJ in Carlstadt
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Job DescriptionJob Description
Location : Northern New Jersey (various large-scale civil site work projects)
P osition : Full‑Time, On‑Site
Salary based on experience :
$150k-$170K plus medical coverage
About Our Client
Our client is a respected, family‑owned 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 work—grading, 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 spec—bridging 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 personnel—typically laborers, equipment operators, and subcontractors—often 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 checks—you 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 crews—including laborers, operators, and subcontractors—to 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 liaison—providing 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 issues—such as equipment breakdowns or weather delays—and 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
Ability to read and interpret civil/site development plans and specs
Valid driver’s license; CDL Class A/B
OSHA 10/30‑hour, confined space, and other relevant safety certifications
Strong communication, time‑management, and problem‑solving capabilities
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying conditions; able to lift ~50 lb and operate equipment
What’s 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.)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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Job DescriptionJob Description
Location : Northern New Jersey (various large-scale civil site work projects)
P osition : Full‑Time, On‑Site
Salary based on experience :
$150k-$170K plus medical coverage
About Our Client
Our client is a respected, family‑owned 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 work—grading, 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 spec—bridging 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 personnel—typically laborers, equipment operators, and subcontractors—often 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 checks—you 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 crews—including laborers, operators, and subcontractors—to 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 liaison—providing 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 issues—such as equipment breakdowns or weather delays—and 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
Ability to read and interpret civil/site development plans and specs
Valid driver’s license; CDL Class A/B
OSHA 10/30‑hour, confined space, and other relevant safety certifications
Strong communication, time‑management, and problem‑solving capabilities
Physically fit and able to work outdoors in varying conditions; able to lift ~50 lb and operate equipment
What’s 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.)
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
NorthPoint Staffing, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to , , , , , , status, genetics, protected veteran status, , or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment terms and conditions, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
CONFIDENTIALITY
The content of this message is confidential. If you have received it by mistake, please inform us by email by replying to this message and then delete the message. It is forbidden to copy, forward, or reveal the contents of this message to anyone. The integrity and security of this email cannot be guaranteed over the Internet.
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.