Heavy Civil Foreman

About Us

Ruby-Collins is an industry-leading, employee-owned general contractor headquartered in Atlanta, GA. For more than 70 years, we've been a trusted builder in the water and wastewater space, completing over $3 billion in work for communities across the country.

Consistently named one of the Southeast's best places to work and a top contractor, our culture is grounded in safety and respect—every person home safe, every day. We value our people as our greatest strength and invest in clear paths for growth, learning, and advancement.

We also show up as neighbors. Beyond the work itself, our teams stay connected to the communities we serve, contributing time, expertise, and steady partnership where it matters most.

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Benefits/What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation Package
• 100% Company-Paid Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Company-Issued Work Truck, Fuel Card, & Home Depot Card
• Paid Time Off (PTO) & Paid Holidays
• 401(k) + Company Match
• Long-Term Career Opportunities
• 100% Company-Paid Certifications/Renewals
• Safety-First & Family-Oriented Work Culture
• 100% Company-Paid STD, LTD, & Life Insurance

Job Overview

The Heavy Civil Foreman serves as a key on-site leader responsible for the successful execution of heavy civil projects, such as grading, site preparation, and the construction/rehabilitation of sanitary sewer and stormwater systems. This role involves direct supervision over a crew, maintaining high standards of safety/quality control, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule and within budget.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

Execution & Quality Control

• Oversee and direct daily operations, including excavation, backfilling, trenching, pipe installation, and site leveling for heavy civil grading and underground utility system projects.
• Read, understand, and accurately implement grading plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Conduct regular inspection/verification checks to ensure all completed work meets necessary project requirements.
• Identify, troubleshoot, and resolve on-site issues/potential problems to keep the project moving forward smoothly.

Crew & Safety Leadership

• Supervise/lead a crew, ensuring crew members are properly trained, held accountable, and provided opportunities to develop/grow.
• Ensure all crew members/subcontractors adhere to OSHA and site-specific safety standards.
• Oversee the proper use and maintenance of grading equipment (bulldozers, graders, excavators, loaders, etc.).

Project Coordination & Reporting

• Coordinate with the Superintendent to schedule, allocate resources efficiently, and ensure tasks are completed on time and within budget.
• Ensure timely delivery, proper handling, and storage of all necessary materials.
• Maintain accurate and timely crew member time sheets, daily logs, and reports.
• Accurately track progress and document any issues or changes.

Qualifications/What We're Looking For

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in civil grading operations/underground utility (water, storm, sewer) construction.
• Proven success in on-site leadership and crew supervision within a heavy civil environment.
• Strong understanding of grading principles, control systems, and techniques – including cut and fill, compaction, drainage, and site preparation.
• Strong understanding of underground water, sanitary sewer, and stormwater system principles, techniques, and materials.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, grading plans, and specifications.
• Knowledge of heavy equipment operation, including bulldozers, graders, excavators, loaders, and compactors.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening/physical.
• Valid driver's license & clean driving record (MVR).
• Ability to work out of town as required by project schedules.
• OSHA 30 or other safety trainings/certifications preferred but not required.
• Authorized to work in the US.

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HEAVY CIVIL FOREMAN | CIVIL CONSTRUCTION | HEAVY CIVIL CONSTRUCTION | GRADING FOREMAN | SITE FOREMAN | TRIMBLE GPS | GPS GRADING | SITE SUPERVISOR | SITE WORK | DIRT WORK | SITE DEVELOPMENT | EXCAVATION | TRENCHING | PIPE FOREMAN | SEWER FOREMAN | UNDERGROUND UTILITY CONSTRUCTION | UNDERGROUND UTILITIES | BLUEPRINT READING | HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION | SEWER SYSTEM | STORMWATER SYSTEM | SITE SUPERVISOR | CONSTRUCTION PLANS | UTILITY REHAB

Pay: From $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Where are you currently located?

Experience:

• Crew Leadership/Supervisory: 1 year (Preferred)
• Civil Grading/Site Work/Pipe Installation: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Preferred)

Work Location: In person