ICI Excavation Foreman

The Company

T. Musselman Excavating is a local, diverse construction company dedicated to delivering high-quality projects and services in our community. With a focus on teamwork, innovation, and efficiency, we are committed to providing our employees with a collaborative environment to thrive and grow.

If you have experience in the excavating industry, project coordination and consider yourself to be an organized/detail-oriented individual with a passion for the construction industry, this position may be right for you.

Position Summary

The ICI Foreman is responsible for leading field operations on industrial, commercial, and institutional excavation projects while actively working alongside the crew. This role oversees day-to-day site activities, ensures work is completed safely and according to specifications, and maintains strong communication between the field and the project management team.

The Foreman plays a key hands-on leadership role—coordinating labour and equipment needs, interpreting plans and drawings, troubleshooting issues on site, and supporting a safe, productive, and efficient work environment.

This position requires a skilled equipment operator with strong technical knowledge, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to deliver high-quality results in fast-paced construction setting.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Serve as a working foreman on ICI excavating projects, while actively working alongside your crew.
• Safely and efficiently operate heavy equipment, including excavators, loaders, skid steers, and dozers.
• Perform various labour tasks on job sites as needed.
• Review project specifications and drawings to fully understand the scope of work.
• Train, support, and manage day-to-day field staff assigned to your projects.
• Foster a collaborative team environment, setting daily and weekly production goals with your crew.
• Maintain clear and effective communication with the project superintendent.
• Provide details daily to the superintendent on production progress, material needs, trucking, equipment and tools needed for the following day.
• Support on-site health and safety initiatives by completing daily JSA’s, conducting weekly safety talks, and performing jobsite inspections.
• Ensure all daily work tickets are completed accurately, with all time-and-materials (T&M) tickets fully documented and signed in a timely manner.
• Communicate any team/crew morale issues to the Operations Manager and support as needed.
• Perform additional duties as required to support project needs.

Desired Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in ICI excavating or a related construction field.
• Minimum 2-3 years of demonstrated hands-on field leadership experience, with the ability to motivate, train, and mentor crew members.
• Proficient equipment operator with a solid understanding of excavation practices and equipment capabilities.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting project plans, specifications, and construction drawings.
• Working knowledge of construction regulations, Book 7 traffic control, and construction best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with project managers, inspectors, and team members.
• Highly safety conscious with a strong commitment to maintaining an OHSA-compliant work environment.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities in a fast-paced construction environment.
• Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize work to meet deadlines and production goals.
• Valid G license with a clean driving record is required.

T. Musselman Excavating is an equal opportunity employer. It is our policy to recruit and select applicants for employment solely on the basis of their qualifications, with emphasis on selecting the best-qualified person for the job.

T. Musselman Excavating does not discriminate against applicants based on race, colour, religion, sex, national origin, or disability, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, provincial, or local law. If accommodations are required during the application or interview process, please contact HR at 519-634-1113 and we are more than happy to discuss how we can accommodate your needs.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $36.00-$50.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Flexible language requirement

• French not required

Experience

• excavating industry: 5 years (preferred)
• Foreman: 2 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person