Field Supervisor-Construction

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Position Summary

The Field Supervisor is responsible for leading and coordinating daily field construction activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, on schedule, and in accordance with project specifications and company standards. This is a hands-on supervisory position that requires the ability to lead field crews while also operating construction equipment and assisting with field activities as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

•Supervise, coordinate, and provide daily direction to field crews, subcontractors, and equipment operators.

•Plan daily work activities, assign personnel and equipment, and coordinate material and equipment needs.

•Safely operate construction equipment as required, including skid steers, mini excavators, excavators, loaders, backhoes, compactors, and similar equipment.

•Perform hands-on construction activities when needed to support the crew and maintain production.

•Review project plans, specifications, scopes of work, and site conditions before and during construction.

•Monitor daily production and proactively identify issues that could affect safety, quality, schedule, or budget.

•Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard assessments, and site inspections and enforce company safety requirements.

•Ensure personnel properly use required PPE, tools, vehicles, and equipment.

•Inspect equipment before use and coordinate routine maintenance or repairs when necessary.

•Coordinate equipment, materials, deliveries, and staffing to minimize downtime.

•Maintain accurate Daily Field Reports (DFRs), equipment logs, timesheets, material quantities, photographs, and other required project documentation.

•Communicate field conditions, schedule impacts, change conditions, and resource needs to the Project Manager or Operations Manager.

•Communicate professionally with clients, inspectors, subcontractors, and other project stakeholders.

•Train and mentor field employees in safe work practices, proper equipment operation, and construction procedures.

•Maintain clean, safe, and organized jobsites.

•Travel to project sites and work extended hours, weekends, or during inclement weather when project needs require.

Minimum Qualifications

•5+ years of construction or related field experience required.

•Previous experience operating construction equipment required.

•Prior experience serving as a Field Supervisor, Foreman, Lead Operator, Superintendent, or similar field leadership position preferred.

•High school diploma or equivalent required.

•Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

•Demonstrated ability to safely operate heavy and compact construction equipment.

•Strong knowledge of construction site safety practices and hazard recognition.

•Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, maps, and work plans.

•Strong leadership and crew-management skills.

•Ability to plan work, prioritize tasks, and coordinate multiple crews, equipment, and materials.

•Strong verbal and written communication skills.

•Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Excel, and electronic field reporting applications.

Preferred Experience

•Experience with stormwater BMP installation and maintenance, erosion and sediment control, grading, excavation, drainage, and site restoration.

•Experience working around utilities and active construction sites.

•Experience coordinating construction crews across multiple simultaneous projects.

•OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 training.

•First Aid/CPR certification.

•Competent Person training applicable to excavation/trenching or other assigned activities.

•Experience towing and transporting construction equipment.

Physical Requirements

•Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and terrain conditions.

•Ability to regularly walk active construction sites and work around moving equipment.

•Ability to lift and carry approximately 50 pounds.

•Ability to climb, bend, kneel, reach, and perform physical construction activities.

•Ability to safely enter, exit, and operate construction equipment for extended periods.

Salary Range:

$103,125-$139,500

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