Site & Utility Foreman-Mid-Atl

Independence Excavating, a leading area civil construction company, seeks to fill the position of a Site & Utility Foreman.  Position handles all field related activities including managing crews and subs, scheduling, materials, equipment and profitability while maintaining a strong company reputation. Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist Project Manager in preparing detailed schedule and maintaining schedule throughout the project.
• Ability to set up crews including grades from engineer layout, set up laser and installation of structures. Keeping records of all work in field book.
•   Prepare site safety, security, and maintenance of traffic and storm water pollution plans.
•   Prepare work sequence with detailed plan of attack utilizing work crews as efficiently as   possible prior to mobilization.
•   Read, understand and interpret drawings and specifications.
•   Review and understand detailed list of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders along with     contacts with Project Manager prior to the start of the job.
•   Coordinate construction activities with local officials (engineering, service dept, fire,     police, zoning, etc.) to keep Independence in good standing with the local government   and residents.
•   Utilize all company resources to their most efficient, practical use.  Notify Dispatcher   when equipment/resources are available.  Consider Independence Excavating resources   from a ‘company’ not just project perspective.
•   Resolve conflicts or disputes between owners, engineers and contractors.
•   Monitor production, resource utilization and overall job cost vs. estimated cost to maintain   profit margin on projects.
•   All project activities should be approached from an economic perspective and justified by   being able to be illustrated by the cost versus production analysis.
•   Perform project close-out activities such as punch list coordination, furnishing as-built   drawings, providing O & M manuals and compiling final estimate / retainer billing.
•   Responsible for general and specific safety practices, following company safety manual   procedures, and cooperating with our safety representative in a positive pro-active   manner.
•   Requirements include:
•   5+ years previous utility installation management experience.
•   High school diploma with additional schooling (AS or BS degree) or equivalent experience   preferred; computer/site technology skills a plus.
•   Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with employees, external vendors,   owners and general contractors.
•   Must be able to discuss job plans effectively with local enforcement agencies.
•   Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned.
•   Must develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers as well as   local government offices.

Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package.  Interested candidates should submit their resume along with salary history and requirements to  

We are an equal opportunity employer.