Civil Foreman

Job Title: Civil Foreman – Roadworks

Department: Construction / Site Operations
Reports To: Site Engineer / Construction Manager

Job Summary:

The Civil Foreman (Roadworks) is responsible for supervising and coordinating road construction activities, including earthworks, sub-base, asphalt paving, drainage, and related works. The role ensures that all tasks are completed on time, within quality standards, and in compliance with safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Site Supervision:
• Supervise daily roadwork activities including excavation, grading, sub-base preparation, asphalt laying, and compaction.
• Assign work to skilled and unskilled laborers, equipment operators, and subcontractors.
• Monitor progress and ensure adherence to project specifications and drawings.
• Quality Control:
• Inspect workmanship and materials to ensure compliance with project and industry standards.
• Coordinate with site engineers and QA/QC team for testing of materials (asphalt, aggregates, soil compaction).
• Rectify non-conformities and implement corrective measures.
• Resource Management:
• Ensure proper use of manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Monitor availability of machinery (graders, rollers, pavers, etc.) and request support when required.
• Prevent wastage of materials and resources.
• Health, Safety & Environment (HSE):
• Enforce site safety rules and ensure workers use proper PPE.
• Identify potential hazards and take preventive measures.
• Report accidents or near misses immediately to management.
• Coordination & Reporting:
• Communicate daily with the Site Engineer/Construction Manager about site progress and challenges.
• Keep daily site records of manpower, equipment usage, and completed works.
• Assist in preparing daily and weekly progress reports.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Diploma in Civil Engineering or equivalent technical qualification (preferred).
• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in road construction projects (earthworks, asphalt paving, drainage, utilities).
• Strong knowledge of roadwork construction methods, equipment, and quality standards.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and specifications.
• Leadership and team supervision skills.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Job Type: Full-time