What are the responsibilities and job description for the General Foreman, Earthworks/Dirt - Primoris Energy Services position at Primoris Energy Services Corp?
- Lead from the ground up
- Local project with steady work
- Competitive pay and overtime opportunities
Job Description
Primoris Services Corporation is seeking an experienced Earthwork/Dirt General Foreman to lead and oversee all field activities related to mass excavation, grading, backfilling, and site preparation. This position is responsible for supervising dirt crews, ensuring quality, productivity, and safety standards are met while maintaining project schedules and budgets.
General Responsibilities
- Direct on-site supervision of dirt crews including operators, laborers, and truck drivers.
- Coordinate daily operations involving excavation, grading, compaction, and hauling.
- Enforce safety regulations and maintain a clean, hazard-free job site.
- Plan, schedule, and manage labor, equipment, and material resources efficiently.
- Read and interpret site plans, drawings, and grade stakes to ensure accurate execution.
- Work closely with Project Managers, Engineers, and other Foremen to meet deadlines and project specifications.
Key Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of experience in heavy civil or earthwork construction, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
- Strong understanding of dirt work processes, GPS and laser grading systems, and soil types/compaction techniques.
- Ability to lead a team, resolve conflicts, and maintain productivity under pressure.
- Must have a valid driver’s license and acceptable MVR.
- Must pass a post-offer drug screen and physical evaluation.
- OSHA 30 and/or other construction safety certifications preferred.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., work on uneven terrain, and remain on feet for long periods.
- Comfortable working in all outdoor weather conditions.
- Must be clean-shaven and able to wear a respirator and full PPE when required.
Work Environment
Outdoor industrial construction site with varying terrain and weather conditions. May require work at heights or in confined spaces.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation paid weekly
- Best-in-class; Medical, Dental, Vision, and LTD/STD
- 401(k) with company match, vested day-one
- Pet Coverage "For our Furry Friends"
- Legal Assistance Coverage
- Award winning safety programs
Company Overview
Primoris was formed in 2004 as the parent company and is traded on the NYSE under the symbol PRIM. We provide a wide range of construction, maintenance, and engineering services for power generation, oil and gas, chemical, pipeline, utilities and distribution, and civil infrastructure clients. Primoris is ranked in the top 1% of the prestigious Top 600 Specialty Contractors List by Engineering News-Record (ENR), having built projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. For additional information, please visit www.prim.com.
Primoris Energy Services is a major direct-hire contractor in the U.S. delivering self-performed turnkey industrial construction and EPC services. We offer these services to our clients within the refining, gas processing, chemical/petrochemical, hydrogen, power generation, mining, pulp and paper industries from the first groundbreaking activity all the way through commissioning and start-up of the project. Primoris forms a partnership with our customers and major stakeholders from early-stage engineering through construction completion and commercial operation, safely, on-time, and within budget.
Agency Statement
We are not accepting resumes from Third Party Recruiting Firms for this position. If you are an Agency or Search firm representative, contact the Primoris Talent Acquisition Manager directly for consideration. Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms through this source. In addition, Primoris or its subsidiaries will not be responsible for any fees on unsolicited resumes that are submitted to any member of the Staffing or Operations team. Primoris has established an approved vendor program for this service and will only consider accepting submissions from those approved firms. For consideration in becoming an approved vendor, contact HR.
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