Earthwork Foreman

At KCI Construction, we are not just building structures; we are building futures.

Are you ready to build your future with a company that values your skills, dedication, and growth? Join us at KCI Construction, where your skills and talents will help shape the future of our communities. Together, we can build something great!

About Us:

KCI is one of the more diverse self-performing contractors in the Midwest, with the expertise and ability to successfully perform on a wide range of projects. Any one of us can be found working on a design-build multi-story building one day, then a wastewater plant the next, and highway infrastructure after that.

KCI began in 1922 and is now an employee-owned construction company with offices in St. Louis and Springfield, Missouri.  We are a team of builders and problem-solvers, who believe in doing things the right way.

Why KCI Construction?

Competitive Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, health benefits, retirement plans, and bonuses that recognize your hard work and commitment.

Career Growth: Whether you're just starting out or an experienced professional, we offer comprehensive training, internship, and opportunities for advancement.

 Inclusive Culture: We believe in the power of diversity and foster an environment where every voice is heard and valued.

Work-Life Balance: We prioritize your well-being with generous paid time off.

Community Engagement: Join a team that gives back! Participate in local initiatives and volunteer opportunities that make a difference.

Safety First: Your safety is our top priority. We provide ongoing training and adhere to the highest safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

Be an advocate for Quality. Provide quality assurance for all utility work.

Be an advocate for Safety.  Lead by example and ensure communication with KCI safety department is regular and effective.

Thoroughly uses effective communication and maintains good working relationships with project partners.

Model appropriate and professional behaviors, attitudes, and actions.

Facilitate teamwork and harmony between all construction crews by promoting and fostering a positive attitude.

Ensure consistency throughout KCI for estimating, job start up, project management, project documentation, and field execution.

Submit timecards to ensure consistency.

Attend weekly project meetings as required (Generally handled by Earthwork Superintendent)

Coordinate resources with Earthwork Superintendent

Participates in evaluation of future equipment needs and makes recommendations to Earthwork Superintendent

Ensure quality work is being done, with the emphasis on verifying correct grades from plans, and correct material is being installed

Hold Earthwork Crew accountable for trucks, tools, and materials.

Ensure all Utility Locates have been done before digging

Ensure the trucking and deliveries are set up with Earthwork Superintendent

Responsible for coordinating layout with Earthwork Superintendent.

Ensure that crew is making production with how the project was estimated

Coordinate with Earthwork Superintendent to coordinate Equipment availability, material stockpiles, etc…

Qualifications/Experience:

At least 3 years in construction with a focus Excavation & Roadway

Ability to read and interpret construction documents.

Strong organizational, leadership and decision-making skills.

Effective communication skills.

OSHA 30 Hour required

Experience managing self-performed work.

Experience with Trimble Rover a Plus

Experience with HCSS Heavy Job a Plus

Experience running Trimble guided machines

Supported By:

Earthwork Superintendent

Physical Demand

Work is performed outside in heat, cold and inclement

Work site conditions can be loud at

While performing the duties of this position, the employee will be required to stand, walk, kneel, climb, stoop and bend.

Periodic lifting of 10 to 50

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust and focus.