Traveling Civil Foreman - Data Center Construction (Abilene, TX)

Position Title: Traveling Civil Foreman - Data Center Projects
Location: Abilene, Texas (Project-Based Travel Required)
Industry: Heavy Civil / Data Center Construction
Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay Rate: $35.00 - $38.00 per hour
• Per Diem: $124 - $140 per day, paid 7 days per week
• Per Diem Eligibility: Employees whose permanent residence is more than 60 miles from the project site are eligible for the daily per diem allowance.
• Work Schedule: 40-60 hours per week with consistent overtime opportunities
• Long-term data center construction projects
• Opportunity to work on some of the largest infrastructure projects in Texas

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Traveling Civil Foreman to oversee field operations on large-scale data center construction projects in and around Abilene, Texas. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in underground utilities, site development, earthwork, grading, excavation, and heavy civil construction. This role requires hands-on leadership, the ability to manage crews in fast-paced environments, and a commitment to safety, quality, and production goals.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of civil construction crews.
• Lead underground utility installations including storm, sewer, water, and duct bank systems.
• Oversee earthwork operations including excavation, grading, compaction, and site preparation.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and according to project specifications.
• Coordinate manpower, equipment, materials, and subcontractors.
• Read and interpret plans, specifications, and utility drawings.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce company safety standards.
• Monitor production goals and maintain project schedules.
• Communicate with project managers, superintendents, inspectors, and clients.
• Track daily reports, quantities, and workforce productivity.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of civil construction experience with at least 2 years in a Foreman or Lead role.
• Experience on large commercial, industrial, mission-critical, or data center projects preferred.
• Strong knowledge of:
• • Underground utilities
  • Earthwork and grading
  • Excavation and trenching
  • Site development
  • Heavy equipment operations
• Ability to read blueprints and civil construction plans.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• OSHA 30 preferred.
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
• Must be willing to travel as required for project assignments.

Preferred Experience

• Data center site development
• Mass grading projects
• Duct bank installation
• Concrete structures and utility vaults
• GPS machine control and layout coordination
• Working with large civil crews and multiple subcontractors

Why Join Us?

Join a team building critical infrastructure for some of the nation's fastest-growing data center developments. We offer competitive hourly pay, substantial overtime opportunities, weekly per diem, and long-term project stability throughout Texas.