• Foreman And Operator

    Aerotek (Winchester, VA)


    Job Title: Foreman and Operator

    Responsibilities

    + Supervise equipment operators, laborers, and skilled laborers.

    + Inform team of immediate plans at the beginning of each shift.

    + Create work schedules in collaboration with superintendents.

    + Process and submit daily timecards accurately.

    + Monitor crew attendance and performance, providing training and coaching as needed.

    + Allocate daily responsibilities to the crew.

    + Ensure construction projects align with company procedures and safety standards.

    + Provide leadership, training, and guidance to the crew.

    + Supervise machinery and equipment use.

    + Monitor expenditures to ensure they remain within budget.

    + Resolve problems as they arise.

    + Report progress to managers and engineers.

    + Perform other assigned duties.

    Essential Skills

    + 5 years of experience in the construction field.

    + _Knowledge in land development, civil engineering, grading, stormwater management, excavator operation, pipe fitting, drainage, heavy equipment, construction, blueprint reading, underground utilities, dozer operation, utility construction, and trench digging._

    + _Knowledge and experience with underground stormwater development and utilities._

    + Excavation safety knowledge.

    + Trench box knowledge.

    + Grading knowledge.

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

    + Valid state-issued motor vehicle license.

    + Background in heavy construction such as trenching and excavation, confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres including grading, excavation, and earth moving.

    + Ability to make financial, reputational, and crew-related decisions.

    + Excellent communication and written skills.

    + Proficiency in electronic form filling using Bluebeam/Adobe.

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and ability to use an iPad and iPhone.

    + Ability to work in high-stress conditions and quickly changing environments.

    + Excellent decision-making, compromising, and mediating skills.

    + Ability to work in varied outdoor conditions, including walking over job sites in different construction stages and coping with wet, dry, hot, and cold conditions.

     

    Why Work Here?

     

    This position offers competitive compensation and the opportunity for continuous professional development. Employees benefit from excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid holidays and vacation, a 401(k) plan with company match, life insurance, disability coverage, and safety equipment.

     

    Work Environment

     

    The work involves underground utility construction jobs around Northern Virginia, including federal, education, data centers, hospitals, assisted living facilities, and apartments. Core business hours are as necessary, with some jobs requiring night shifts, particularly federal projects.

     

    Job Type & Location

     

    This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Sterling, VA.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $45.00/hr.

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job

    classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be

    subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits

    available for this temporary role may include the following:

    • Medical, dental & vision

    • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

    • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

    • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

    • Short and long-term disability

    • Health Spending Account (HSA)

    • Transportation benefits

    • Employee Assistance Program

    • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Sterling,VA.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Jan 20, 2026.

    About Aerotek:

    We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.

     

    Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.