Project Lead

Northwest Landworks is seeking an experienced Excavation Foreman / Project Lead to oversee and effectively manage residential/commercial projects from start to finish. This role is responsible for leading crews, ensuring safety compliance, coordinating with project managers, and delivering high-quality excavation work on schedule and within budget. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of excavation techniques, and experience operating heavy equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Oversight: Supervise and coordinate excavation operations, ensuring work is completed efficiently and according to project plans.
• Crew Leadership: Direct and oversee excavation teams, assign tasks, and ensure proper training and adherence to safety protocols.
• Equipment Operation & Maintenance: Operate and oversee the use of heavy machinery (e.g., excavators, bulldozers, loaders) and ensure proper maintenance.
• Site Preparation & Grading: Ensure accurate site preparation, trenching, grading, and utility installation while maintaining specifications.
• Safety Compliance: Enforce OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and ensure a safe working environment.
• Material & Resource Management: Coordinate the delivery of materials, schedule subcontractors, and track project costs to maintain efficiency.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear communication with project managers, clients, and crew members, providing progress updates and resolving issues.
• Problem-Solving: Identify and troubleshoot issues that arise on-site, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.

Qualifications & Skills:

-Experience: Minimum 5 years of excavation, site preparation, or civil construction experience, with at least 1-2 years in a supervisory role.

-Licenses & Certifications:

• Valid driver’s license (CDL preferred).
• Heavy equipment operator certification (preferred).

-Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in reading blueprints, site plans, and utility maps.
• Strong understanding of excavation, trenching, and grading techniques.
• Knowledge of GPS (preferred) and laser grading equipment.

-Soft Skills:

• Excellent leadership and communication abilities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to make quick, informed decisions in a fast-paced environment.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements:

• Work is performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Requires physical stamina, including lifting up to 50 lbs, standing, and operating machinery for extended periods.
• Must be able to work in confined spaces and around heavy equipment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $30.00 - $38.00 per hour

Expected hours: 50 per week

Benefits:

• Company truck
• Fuel card
• Paid time off

Compensation Package:

• Performance bonus

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30 - $38