Foreman - Earthwork & Grading

Company Overview

Posillico is a multi‑disciplined and diversified construction company offering civil/foundation, wastewater, environmental, utilities, drilling, paving, consulting, development, and materials services. The company emphasizes a “people first, think safety” culture, an exceptional safety program, and proactive management and union staff. Posillico’s mission is to complete projects safely, on time, on target, and on budget while positively impacting the community.

Position Summary

The Earthwork & Grading Foreman provides leadership for one or more crews on heavy civil infrastructure and transportation construction projects (highway, road, bridge, civil, and site work). The role ensures projects are completed safely, on time, and on budget, reports to the Project Superintendent or General Foreman, and manages field operations with high professionalism.

Core Responsibilities

• Safety: Lead daily safety protocols (AHA’s, Toolbox Talks, Safety Huddles); ensure proper use of PPE; conduct safety walks; verify Miss Utility requests and utility locations; oversee housekeeping; log daily safety data in Procore; participate in incident investigations.
• Financial: Track and enter daily labor and equipment hours into timecard software; coordinate daily with the Superintendent on project schedules using the Plan of the Day (POD); develop weekly look‑ahead schedules; monitor crew production performance.
• Production and Quality: Manage and coordinate tasks with subcontractors, vendors, and utility owners; review plan documents for exact conformance; execute SWPPP requirements; minimize re‑work; document daily activities with photos and journals in the project management system.

General Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong communication, time‑management, organization, and plan‑reading skills.
• Proficient with electronic documents and construction management software.
• Valid driver’s license free from serious or frequent violations.
• Able to obtain TWIC or other background credentials for government/restricted sites.

Specific Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of heavy construction experience (civil infrastructure, roads, bridges, underground utility systems) as a heavy equipment operator and grade checker; at least 2 years of direct experience as an earthwork and grading Foreman.
• Equipment Mastery: Skilled in selecting and operating dozers, loaders, excavators, backhoes, scrapers, motor graders, rollers, compactors, and off‑road articulated trucks.
• Technical Skills: Able to interpret survey grade stakes and grading plans, use an auto level and rod, perform layout calculations, and operate GPS machine‑control systems (e.g., Trimble).
• Water & Erosion Management: Experience with surface/groundwater management, pumping systems (centrifugal, diaphragm, well points), discharge controls (filter bags, sedimentation ponds, settlement tanks); knowledgeable in constructing and maintaining erosion/sedimentation controls.
• Certifications: Possesses or can obtain VDOT ESCCC‑QP and VA DEQ RLD certifications.
• Rigging & Signaling: Competent in selecting, inspecting, and using rigging and hand signals for lifting and hoisting materials.

Position Logistics

• Reports to: Superintendent or General Foreman.
• Location: Northern Virginia and/or Richmond area.
• Travel Requirements: May require one‑way travel distances of up to 100 miles; occasional overnight travel may be required.

Compensation

Salary range: $90,000 – $115,000, commensurate with experience.