Job Description
Job 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 requirementsSafety & 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 issuesProgress Reporting & Issue Resolution
Provide real-time updates to superintendents or project managers about crew output, site conditions, constraints, or potential delaysHeavy 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 productivitySchedule & Allocate Equipment
You determine which machines are needed daily, coordinate their deployment, and make sure replacements or rentals are lined up to avoid downtimeInspect & Maintain Machinery
Equipment checks—you inspect machines daily, monitor maintenance schedules, report issues, and ensure repairs are made promptlyEnsure Safe Operation
You enforce safe operating practices, hold toolbox talks, ensure operators wear PPE, and stop unsafe operation to prevent accidentsWhat "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 efficientlyPlanning 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 maintainedManaging material deliveries, staging, inventory, and liaising with suppliersBlueprint & Plan Enforcement
Interpreting site plans and specs, making sure crews install elements with correct elevations, grades, and tolerancesConducting regular site inspections and quality checksSafety & Compliance Enforcement
Leading toolbox talks, enforcing PPE usage, and stopping unsafe practicesConducting 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 incidentsProblem-Solving & Adaptation
Identifying issues—such as equipment breakdowns or weather delays—and implementing corrective plans to maintain schedule and budgetRe-sequencing tasks or reallocating crews as jobsite variables changeQualifications & Requirements
Minimum 10 years’ experience overseeing civil site excavation, grading, or underground utilitiesProven supervisory / leadership experience managing crews in a heavy civil site settingSkilled heavy equipment operator; GPS machine control experience highly preferredAbility to read and interpret civil / site development plans and specsValid driver’s license; CDL Class A / B preferredOSHA 10 / 30‑hour, confined space, and other relevant safety certificationsStrong communication, time‑management, and problem‑solving capabilitiesPhysically fit and able to work outdoors in varying conditions; able to lift ~50 lb and operate equipmentWhat’s In It for You?
Stable, long-term employment with a successful, family-run contractorOpportunities to work on sizable civil / utility projects with major GCs and developersRoom for career growth into supervisory or superintendent rolesCompetitive 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 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 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.