Civil Foreman at Southern Electric Corp (SEC)

About the role

The Civil Foreman is responsible for leading field crews in the execution of large-scale flat concrete foundation pours for substation construction projects. This role requires hands-on leadership, strong knowledge of heavy civil construction practices, and experience managing crews on high-volume concrete placements. This is a working foreman position—leading by example while ensuring productivity, quality, and safety in the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise crews performing: Large flat concrete foundation pours (primary focus)
• Drilled Piers
• Formwork layout, setup, and inspection
• Rebar placement and tying
• Anchor bolt setting and layout verification
• Site grading and subgrade preparation
• Coverage and execution of large-volume concrete pours, including logistics, timing, and crew management
• Operation and oversight of heavy equipment (excavators, skid steers, loaders, etc.)
• Reading and interpreting construction drawings, blueprints, and specifications
• Ensuring all work is performed to project specifications and quality standards
• Enforcing and promoting a strong safety culture on-site
• Cordination with project managers, superintendents, and inspectors
• Training and mentoring crew members

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience in concrete construction, with foreman or lead experience required
• Proven experience leading crews on large flat concrete pours (critical requirement)
• Experience in heavy civil, utility, or substation construction strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of: Formwork systems, Rebar installation, Concrete placement and finishing practices, Site grading and earthwork
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans
• Experience operating heavy equipment preferred
• Valid driver’s license required
• Class A CDL is required

Qualifications

• No specific qualifications mentioned

Skills

• Leadership skills
• Hands-on experience in concrete construction
• Experience in heavy civil, utility, or substation construction
• Knowledge of formwork systems, rebar installation, concrete placement and finishing practices, site grading and earthwork
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and plans
• Experience operating heavy equipment

Benefits

• No specific benefits mentioned

Pay

• No specific pay mentioned

Schedule

• No specific schedule mentioned