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INTRODUCTION

Casella Construction, headquartered in Pittsford, Vermont, is seeking a skilled, hands-on, and driven Civil Construction Foreman to join our Construction Team. In this role, you’ll lead crews and manage operations on projects across the state of Vermont, ensuring every job is completed safely, on time, and to the highest standards of quality.

As a Civil Construction Foreman, you’ll partner with the Superintendent to plan daily operations, lead and motivate crews, manage equipment and materials, and ensure projects are delivered safely, on time, and within budget. This role demands a proactive team player with a strong commitment to quality and safety.

The ideal candidate is a skilled leader in heavy civil construction who thrives in fast-paced environments. Organized and goal-driven, you excel in communication and technology. With deep expertise in excavation and utility installation, you confidently interpret plans, guide teams, and resolve field challenges. You’re ready to join a forward-thinking team that values innovation and industry leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and direct daily operations on construction sites
• Supervise crews, subcontractors, and equipment operators to ensure safe and efficient work
• Assist with daily and weekly planning of work activities
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and material need to meet project timelines and budgets
• Enforce OSHA safety standards and company safety programs
• Conduct daily job hazard analysis and maintain safety logs
• Read and interpret construction plans, specifications, and blueprints
• Perform accurate layout using survey benchmarks and offsets
• Oversee excavation, backfill, and installation of underground utilities
• Inspect work for compliance with plans, codes, and specifications
• Maintain daily paperwork, logs, and reports
• Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and other stakeholders
• Operate heavy equipment when necessary and ensure proper maintenance
• Mentor and train crew members to improve efficiency and safety awareness
• Perform snow removal duties during winter months (where applicable)
• Complete daily paperwork and communicate effectively with all Casella Construction personnel
• Training requirements, both in person and online, as needed or required

WINTER MAINTENANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Requires the ability to plow snow during the winter months across various locations in the state of Vermont and New Hampshire
• Must be able to operate snow removal equipment such as snowplows, salt spreaders, and snow blowers
• Must be proficient in handling both light and heavy-duty vehicles equipped for snow removal, ensuring safe and clear passage on roads and pathways
• Must be able to work in cold weather conditions and perform physical labor as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in heavy civil construction and 2 years as a foreman
• Thorough knowledge or planning, layout and execution of excavation, backfill and underground piping/utilities (Ductile iron pipe, PVC pipe, HDPE pipe, reinforced concrete pipe, precast structures)
• Competency in working with deep excavations requiring the use of trench boxes and other support systems
• Experience in mass excavation, demolition, site work and utility line work
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications
• Knowledge of grading, layout, and survey benchmarks
• Competency in heavy equipment operation
• Familiarity with construction materials and methods for site and utility work
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 safety certification
• Strong leadership and crew management abilities
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to enforce safety standards and maintain compliance with regulations
• Must be 18 years or older
• High School Diploma or GED
• Valid driver’s license

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Valid driver’s license; CDL-A or CDL-B preferred

PHYSICAL & AVAILABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather and lift up to 50 lbs
• Willingness to work extended hours, nights, weekends, and winter snow removal duties

ATTRIBUTES:

• Professionally and technically proficient in heavy civil construction practices
• Skilled at identifying issues and implementing effective solutions promptly
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written; comfortable with basic computer applications for reporting and planning
• Self-motivated, proactive, and goal-driven with a strong sense of accountability
• Highly organized with a systematic approach to ensure accuracy and efficiency in all tasks
• Expert in reading and interpreting construction plans, specifications, and technical documents
• Comprehensive understanding of planning, layout, and execution for excavation, backfill, and installation of underground utilities
• Demonstrated ability to take direction while effectively leading and managing multiple team members
• Committed to safety, quality, and maintaining a positive work environment

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

Casella Construction offers competitive wages and a full benefits package to eligible employees that includes:

• Annual performance-based discretionary bonus eligibility
• Company Provided Vehicle, Fuel Card, iPhone, and iPad
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurances
• Voluntary Short- & Long-Term Disability
• Voluntary Accident and Critical Illness Insurance
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• Company Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• EAP (Employee Assistance Program)
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Program with up-to 4% company match and immediate vesting

Hiring Range: $75,000/yr. - $95,000/yr.

This range reflects the base pay we reasonably expect to offer for this position at the time of posting, considering current market conditions and industry benchmarks.

Final and individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, qualifications, and other job-related reasons.

ABOUT OUR COMPANY:

Joseph Casella and John Casella II are the second generation of the Casella family, carrying on a legacy that was built on hard work, grit, determination, and most of all, innovation. Together with a team equally committed to exemplifying the highest industry standards, and reinventing systems to create effective solutions when old methods no longer serve new thinking. Casella Construction has evolved to become an industry-leading company in the field.

Our strength is in our team, who we continue to invest in and depend on to help expand critical areas of our business, including heavy highway construction, demolition, utility installation, environmental contracting, commercial site development, land management, aggregate, transportation, and fleet maintenance.

Casella Construction’s success is attributed to our employees’ love of the industry, our leadership’s drive to remain at the forefront of technology and environmental stewardship, and our collective ability to thrive in dynamic situations.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Casella Construction is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Women and minorities encouraged to apply.