Excavation Foreperson(Internal Candidates Only) - Draper, UT

Job ID: 527199

Staker Parson Companies, a CRH company, is a member of the CRH West Division; Our purpose, commitment to the future, and formula for growth is to champion the safety, empowerment, and development of our employees.

We strive to be the preferred source of quality sand, rock, landscape products, ready-mixed concrete, asphalt, paving and construction services.

We succeed as a team by embracing integrity, mutual respect, innovation, service, sustainability, and financial strength.

Position Overview

The Excavation Foreperson is responsible for planning, supervising, and coordinating daily excavation and earthwork operations on construction projects.

This role leads field crews engaged in excavation, trenching, grading, utility installation support, backfill operations, compaction, site preparation, and material placement while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications.

The Excavation Foreperson serves as the primary field leader for assigned crews and works closely with the Superintendent to achieve production, quality, safety, and cost objectives.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership, technical earthwork knowledge, and a commitment to CRH's safety-first culture.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Safety


* Promote and enforce all CRH safety policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.


* Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses, and TRACK discussions with crews.


* Ensure all crew members are properly trained and equipped for assigned tasks.


* Identify hazards and implement corrective actions to minimize risk to employees, subcontractors, and the public.


* Maintain compliance with OSHA, MSHA (where applicable), and company safety standards.


* Lead by example in fostering a culture of safety and accountability.

Site Operations & Crew Leadership


* Participate in project handoff meetings and review project scope, plans, specifications, and schedules.


* Supervise and coordinate daily excavation and site development activities.


* Establish daily production goals and communicate expectations to crew members.


* Coordinate labor, equipment, materials, and subcontractors to meet project objectives.


* Manage utility locating requirements, permitting processes, and Blue Stakes/811 updates as required.


* Monitor project progress and communicate production status, challenges, and solutions to the Superintendent.


* Train, mentor, and develop crew members on proper construction methods, equipment operation, and safety practices.


* Ensure work is performed in accordance with project plans, specifications, and company quality standards.

Quality Control


* Verify grades, elevations, slopes, and layout prior to and during construction activities.


* Ensure proper compaction, trench preparation, backfill placement, and site grading procedures are followed.


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