What are the responsibilities and job description for the Site Foreman position at Keystone Construction & Earthwork?
Site Foreman – Lead Civil & Site Development Projects for Keystone Construction & Earthwork
Job Overview:
- Company: Keystone Construction & Earthwork
- Salary/Pay Rate: $85,000 - $120,000 per year plus Performance-Based Bonus
- Location: State College, PA (10% travel required)
- Job/Employment Type: Full Time
- Schedule: Monday - Friday with overtime as needed
- Project Scope: Heavy Civil Construction, Excavation, Grading, Utilities, & Site Development
- Mandatory Licenses & Certifications: Valid Driver's License
The Opportunity:
You will serve as a vital field leader driving heavy civil, earthwork, and site development operations from ground prep through final completion. This role gives you direct ownership over crew performance, equipment allocation, and site execution while working on key commercial projects. You will play a central role in delivering high-impact infrastructure while building a long-term career with a growing team.
How You Will Make an Impact:
- Supervise, lead, and coordinate the daily activities of field crews to keep work safe and productive.
- Plan daily schedules, assign tasks, and allocate equipment to maintain target project timelines.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, civil plans, elevations, and structural specifications.
- Monitor daily production rates while tracking labor hours, materials, and equipment usage on-site.
- Coordinate directly with project managers, inspectors, subcontractors, and suppliers.
- Maintain thorough daily field reports, safety records, and project tracking documentation.
- Enforce strict job-site safety compliance, OSHA standards, and proper protective equipment use.
- Opportunity to work on company projects in Florida during the winter months.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Minimum of 5 years of hands-on construction experience with prior team leadership responsibility.
- Demonstrated background in heavy civil construction, excavation, site grading, or utility installation.
- Proven ability to interpret civil blueprints, site plans, and elevation details accurately.
- Valid driver's license with the ability to travel up to 10% for regional project needs.
- Physical ability and willingness to perform hands-on field labor alongside your crew as needed.
Preferred Qualifications & Experience:
- High School Diploma or GED.
- Formal safety certifications, such as OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
- Extensive experience operating heavy earthmoving equipment and managing civil site logistics.
Compensation & Benefits:
- Weekly pay cycle with performance-based bonuses and project completion incentives.
- Comprehensive health and wellness coverage including medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Generous paid time off package covering paid holidays, vacation time, and sick leave.
- Paid training programs, apprenticeship pathways, and safety certification opportunities.
- Provision of a company vehicle and a dedicated personal tool replacement program.
About Us:
Keystone Construction & Earthwork specializes in commercial civil, excavation, and site development projects across the region. We offer a supportive environment built on hard work, quality execution, and reliable field leadership. We empower our teams with quality equipment, continuous training, and distinct opportunities for internal career growth. Learn more at https://www.kce.construction/.
Keystone Construction & Earthwork is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or any other status protected by law or regulations. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions be based on job-related factors.
Salary : $85,000 - $120,000