Heavy Civil DOT Foreman

Position: Heavy Civil DOT Hourly Foreman
Rogers Group is seeking candidates for an Experienced Hourly Foreman for our Heavy Civil Construction Team in Cookeville, TN / Upper Cumberland locations. Rogers Group, Inc., is headquartered in Nashville, is a privately held aggregate and asphalt highway construction company operating and meeting customer needs in 13 states with over 3,500 employees. RGI, established in 1908, has the distinction of being recognized as the largest privately held aggregate producer in the United States.

We have 86 quarries and 56 asphalt plants across Tennessee, Mississippi, Georgia, Alabama, South Carolina, North Carolina, Kentucky, Arkansas, Texas, Indiana, Illinois, and Ohio.

Key Responsibilities

* Lead and model all safety policies and procedures; conduct daily safety meetings and JSAs

* Plan, schedule, and supervise grading, excavation, and underground utility work (storm, water, sewer)

* Direct and support field crews in site, road, and subdivision construction

* Perform field layout; coordinate with surveyors and engineers as needed

* Oversee mass grading, material placement, erosion control, and sediment measures

* Inspect job sites for sequencing, productivity, and safety concerns

* Supervise equipment and vehicle use, including daily inspections and basic troubleshooting

* Track employee hours, equipment time, and job documentation

* Train, coach, and evaluate crew performance and resolve jobsite issues

* Qualifications

* 5+ years of supervisory experience in grading and site work

* Strong leadership, communication, and safety management skills

* Experience operating heavy construction equipment preferred

* Ability to read grade stakes, plans, and specifications

* Willingness to work overtime, weekends, and in all weather conditions

* Team-oriented with strong problem-solving skills

* Valid driver's license and safe driving record

* Drug-free and able to pass pre-employment screening and physical

* Eligible to work in the U.S. (I-9 compliant)

* Commitment to RGI and OSHA safety standard

* Pay based on experience