Lincoln, NE - Environmental Remediation Foreman

Summary

General Excavating is an award-winning contractor serving public and private owners throughout Nebraska and South Dakota. General Excavating specializes in the construction of underground utilities, environmental remediation, excavation shoring, directional drilling, hydro‑excavation, and heavy civil including bridge and concrete structures.

• Oversee field remediation activities including soil excavation, groundwater treatment, tank and drum removal, and waste segregation in accordance with project specifications and regulations.
• Implement and monitor environmental control measures (e.g., erosion control, dust suppression, dewatering, stormwater management) to maintain compliance with permits.
• Coordinate environmental sampling and testing with project engineers and laboratories; ensure accurate chain‑of‑custody and field documentation.
• Operate and maintain remediation systems—air sparge, soil vapor extraction, pump‑and‑treat, filtration, etc.
• Manage handling of hazardous and non‑hazardous waste for transport and disposal.
• Conduct and document daily safety and environmental briefings to ensure crews understand site hazards and work plans.
• Ensure proper decontamination procedures for equipment and personnel to prevent cross‑contamination.
• Inspect and verify site restoration work, including back filling, grading, and seeding to meet closure requirements.
• Assist in developing and enforcing Site Health and Safety Plans and job hazard analyses.
• Interface with clients, regulatory agencies, and inspectors during audits, progress reviews, and field inspections.
• Study specifications to plan procedures for appropriate construction methods on the basis of project start and completion time.
• Study staffing and equipment requirements for each phase of construction and directs and supervises construction activities and related workers/equipment needs.
• Procurement of materials, tools and rental equipment at specified times to conform to work schedules.
• Confers with and directs onsite personnel engaged in planning work procedure, executing work procedure, interpreting specifications and coordinating various phases of construction to prevent delays. This role includes subcontractors.
• Confers with supervisory personnel, owners, engineers, contractors, inspectors, material suppliers and/or equipment dealers to resolve matters such as work procedures, complaints or construction problems to improve construction methods and performance.
• Inspects or reviews work in progress to ensure that workmanship conforms to specifications, schedules and safety compliance.
• Prepares recommendations for management evaluation.
• Prepares or reviews reports on progress and costs related to materials, equipment and labor used and adjusts work schedules as indicated by reports.
• Confers and cooperates with other onsite personnel in formulating administrative, operational policies and procedures.
• Investigates and reports damage, accidents, or delays at construction sites to ensure that proper construction procedures are being followed.
• Implement new or modified plans in response to delays, bad weather, or construction site emergencies.
• Provide effective and accurate communication to supervisors, owners, subcontractors and subordinates by telephone, email, in person or written form to ensure project details and company information is efficiently relayed.
• Monitors compliance with project safety program requirements. Documents and ensures corrective measures are implemented as necessary.
• Enforces compliance with administrative policies, procedures, safety rules and governmental regulations.
• Engages in continuous learning and training and provides mentorship to crew members to promote professional growth, technical proficiency, and a culture of safety and quality.
• Other duties, as assigned.

• Ability to work productively alone or with others.
• Problem‑solving abilities.
• Communicate effectively.
• Work efficiently and effectively.
• Be self‑motivated.
• Ability to make sound decisions.
• Remain calm during stressful situations and work through any challenges or issues.
• Know when to ask for help when a job task…