Earthwork Foreman
Calling all Earthwork Foremen! We're hiring an experienced leader to supervise heavy civil projects in Colorado. Join us and build with the best!
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Looking for an opportunity to make a lasting mark on future generations and the communities they call home? Search no further, HEI has been an unrivaled contracting leader for over 50 years, with operations in Colorado, Carolinas, and Texas.
As a top heavy civil construction company, we are dedicated to transforming landscapes across these regions, and we want you to join our team. With a relentless focus on safety, people, quality, and production, we tackle diverse projects that range from roadways and bridges to water infrastructure and environmental restoration.
Our team is comprised of highly skilled individuals, just like you, who are ready to put their best boot forward. Get ready to unearth your true potential and dig into the exciting world of HEI Civil!
We are looking to hire an experienced Earthwork Foreman to join our team!
Responsibilities:
- Crew Supervision: Direct and oversee earthwork crews, including operators, laborers, and subcontractors, ensuring safety, productivity, and quality.
- Project Planning: Review project drawings, specifications, and schedules to plan daily work activities and allocate resources effectively.
- Equipment Oversight: Coordinate the use of heavy equipment (excavators, dozers, loaders, graders, etc.) to ensure efficient and safe operations.
- Site Preparation: Supervise grading, excavation, trenching, compaction, and other sitework to meet design elevations and tolerances.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Understanding construction principles and procedures.
- Knowledge of all OSHA and safety requirements.
- Ability to travel throughout the State of Colorado.
- Strong leadership and communication skills.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish highly preferred.
- Excellent organization and planning skills.
- Valid Driver’s license.
Education and Experience:
- High school diploma/GED required.
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in the Heavy Civil construction industry.
- Experience with Heavy Job preferred.
Physical Requirements and Environmental Conditions:
- Work is performed most frequently outdoors in weather conditions that vary from freezing temperatures to heat above 90 degrees, in wet and dry conditions.
- Work may be performed in confined spaces.
- Some exposure to odors, gases, dust and dirt may occur.
- The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.
- Lifting and carrying 10 up to 60 pounds frequently is required.
- Lifting up to 100 pounds occasionally.
- Reaching and lifting overhead is frequent.
- Standing, crawling, climbing, bending, twisting, pushing, pulling and reaching a majority of the time.
- Work may include manual labor up to and including hand digging.
- Some Saturday work is required. Sundays are rarely needed.
Job Type: Full-time, exempt
Salary: From $90,000 a year, based on experience
Benefits (available after waiting period):
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Six Paid Holidays
- Health Insurance
- Employer paid private FAMLI through Principal
- 401K with a discretionary match
- $10,000 company-paid life insurance
- Voluntary dental, vision, life, and Colonial supplemental insurance
How to Apply: To apply, please visit our careers page at https://careers.heicivil.com/The acceptance of applications is ongoing. We only accept online applications. For questions, please reach out to our Human Resources department at COhr@heicivil.com.
What Safety means to us! Our unwavering commitment to safety creates the foundation for a rewarding career, where your well-being is our top priority. Experience a company that invests in advanced safety protocols, providing you with the tools and support needed to excel while ensuring your security. At HEI, every employee has the power to halt any job site if safety concerns arise. Join our team and become part of a workplace where your voice matters.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based upon the needs of the business.
Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans: HEI Civil provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
We promote a Drug-Free Workplace.
- Department
- Operations
- Role
- Earthwork - Foreman
- Locations
- Field - Colorado
- Employment type
- Full-time
- Employment level
- Operatives

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