Foreman

As a Foreman, your primary responsibility is to lead and coordinate daily land clearing operations, ensuring that all work is performed safely, efficiently and according to project plans and production goals. You will oversee crews, equipment and on-site activities while maintaining clear communication with the Superintendent and Project Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe work environment and ensure that safety is always the highest priority.
• Lead daily safety meetings and enforce compliance with all company safety policies and procedures.
• Perform job site inspections to identify and eliminate potential hazards.
• Ensure all crew members are wearing proper PPE and operating equipment safely.
• Review project plans and site layouts to ensure clear understanding of clearing limits, access roads and production expectations.
• Coordinate daily work assignments with the Superintendent and manage crew activities to maintain production goals.
• Monitor progress, production rates and quality of work throughout the day.
• Ensure all equipment is properly maintained, fueled and ready for operation.
• Communicate with truck drivers, equipment operators and support crews to keep material moving efficiently.
• Train and mentor operators and laborers on best practices for safety, quality and productivity.
• Track and report daily production totals, hours worked and equipment issues.
• Ensure that all work areas are left clean, organized and safe at the end of each day.
  
  

Equipment & Production

• Ensure the proper equipment is on site and ready for use daily.
• Assign operators to equipment based on skill and project needs.
• Monitor production targets for each phase: grubbing, grinding, mulching, stacking and cleanup.
• Verify all operators are meeting expected production rates per acre based on terrain and conditions.
• Ensure equipment maintenance is completed daily, including fluid checks, cleaning and wear part replacements.
  
  

Site Coordination

• Review clearing maps and mark out boundaries, buffers and exclusion zones prior to starting work.
• Ensure utility locates are completed and clearly identified.
• Coordinate with trucking and disposal operations to avoid downtime or congestion on site.
• Maintain awareness of changing ground conditions, weather impacts and site access issues.
  
  

Documentation & Reporting

• Submit daily foreman reports detailing crew activities, production, fuel usage and incidents.
• Report equipment breakdowns and downtime immediately to the Superintendent.
• Track and document jobsite issues, changes in scope or delays.
• Ensure timesheets are accurate and submitted on time.
  
  

Leadership Expectations

• Set the example for safety, work ethic and professionalism.
• Promote teamwork and communication among all crew members.
• Provide consistent coaching and direction to operators and laborers.
• Maintain discipline and accountability on the job site.
• Represent the company professionally when interacting with clients, inspectors and the public.