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Excavation Foreman / Site Development Foreman

Orion Placement
Traverse, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 8/21/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/18/2026

Pay: $90,000.00 - $175,000.00 per year


Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Take the lead on meaningful excavation and site development projects where your experience directly impacts project success.
  • Join a well-established, growing team that values skilled field leaders, safety, efficiency, and doing quality work.
  • Enjoy year-round or seasonal work options, giving you flexibility based on your goals and experience.
  • Build your career with strong opportunities for advancement, training, and continued skill development.
  • Be part of a supportive, team-oriented culture where your leadership and expertise are genuinely valued.
  • Earn year-end bonus opportunities based on company success, in addition to a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees.


Location: Traverse City, MI — On-site. This is a hands-on field leadership opportunity for someone who enjoys being on the jobsite, leading crews, operating equipment, and seeing projects progress from start to finish.


Note: Must have at least 3 years of excavation experience, a valid driver's license with a clean driving record, and hands-on proficiency operating excavation equipment.


About Us

We are a growing site development and excavation organization with a long-standing reputation for quality workmanship, dependable service, and customer satisfaction. Our team is built around collaboration, safety, strong leadership, and professional growth. We invest in our people through training, advancement opportunities, and a supportive work environment where skilled professionals can build lasting careers. Confidential Employer.


Job Description

  • Lead and supervise excavation and site development crews to deliver safe, efficient, high-quality work.
  • Coordinate daily crew activities, jobsite priorities, equipment, materials, and deliveries.
  • Partner with project managers, subcontractors, inspectors, customers, and owners to keep projects moving and resolve field issues.
  • Communicate clearly with crews and project stakeholders to maintain productivity, quality, and safety.
  • Anticipate jobsite needs, take initiative, and keep work progressing toward successful completion.
  • Operate excavation equipment, hand tools, power tools, and other heavy equipment as needed.
  • Assist with field labor when necessary and lead by example on the jobsite.
  • Complete daily documentation including job hazard forms, toolbox talks, equipment time reports, and work orders.
  • Read and interpret construction plans, blueprints, surveys, and job specifications.
  • Monitor equipment condition, maintain clean and organized equipment, and coordinate repairs or scheduled maintenance.
  • Enforce company safety policies, procedures, applicable codes, and regulatory requirements.
  • Help create a positive, accountable, and collaborative jobsite environment where crews can perform at their best.


Qualifications

  • 3 years of excavation experience required.
  • Previous crew leadership or foreman experience preferred.
  • Strong proficiency operating excavation and heavy equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret construction plans and blueprints.
  • Strong mathematical skills for interpreting surveys, measurements, and job specifications.
  • Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
  • Strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
  • Positive, dependable work ethic with a hands-on, can-do attitude.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and lead others in the field.


Why You Will Love Working Here

You will have the opportunity to make a visible impact every day while working alongside experienced professionals who take pride in what they build. We value people who take ownership, communicate well, work safely, and want to grow. With career advancement opportunities, ongoing training, comprehensive benefits for full-time employees, and a team-first environment, this is a place where your excavation experience can turn into a long-term career.


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Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Salary : $90,000 - $175,000

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