Heavy Civil Construction Foreman

Heavy Civil Construction Foreman

Location: Kona, Hawai?i Employment Type: Full-Time, Non-Exempt Department: Civil Compensation: $55$65/hour base + prevailing wage differential (significantly higher total comp)

The Opportunity

This Is Not a "Just Keep the Crew Busy" Foreman Role.

Alpha Inc. is looking for a Civil Foreman who leads from the front, owns outcomes, and takes pride in delivering infrastructure that Hawai?i depends on. If you know how to run underground work safely, efficiently, and with zero excuses and you expect your crew to bring the same standard every day keep reading.

About Alpha Inc.

Born and built in Hawai?i, Alpha Inc. is a locally owned leader in heavy civil construction, infrastructure, renewable energy, concrete, drilling, and specialty services.

We don't just build projects we build trust, careers, and long-term impact for island communities.

Everything we do is grounded in our core values:

• Lead with Heart Respect people. Protect your crew. Do the right thing even when it's hard.
• Strength in Unity One crew, one mission. We win or lose together.
• Alpha Mentality Take ownership. Set the pace. Raise the standard.

As a Civil Foreman, you are a culture carrier of these values on every jobsite you lead.

What You'll Do

You are the tip of the spear translating plans into action and expectations into results.

You'll lead crews on complex underground utility work, coordinate daily production, enforce safety without compromise, and serve as the critical link between the field and management.

Jobsite Leadership

• Lead and coordinate crews and subcontractors on waterline replacement projects
• Set daily plans, adjust for conditions, and keep production moving
• Hold the line on safety, quality, and accountability

Safety First Always

• Enforce all safety protocols and company standards
• Conduct daily inspections of tools, equipment, and jobsite conditions
• Create an environment where every worker goes home safe

Execution & Quality

• Read and interpret drawings, plans, and specifications
• Ensure all work meets project, client, and Alpha standards
• Maintain clean, organized, hazard-free jobsites

Communication & Coordination

• Act as the primary liaison between field crews and management
• Provide regular progress updates and flag issues early
• Resolve field challenges professionally and decisively

Culture & Crew Development

• Lead with respect and clarity no chaos, no guesswork
• Coach crew members and elevate performance
• Represent Alpha's values on every job, every day

What It Takes to Be an "A Player" Here

Experience

• Minimum 2+ years as a construction foreman or similar leadership role
• Strong background in heavy civil and underground utility work
• Experience on prevailing wage projects strongly preferred

Technical Skills

• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and plans
• Comfortable with Microsoft Word, Excel, and basic reporting tools

Requirements

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
• Strong leadership presence, decision-making ability, and work ethic

Leadership & Mindset

• You lead with confidence and humility.
• You take ownership excuses don't live on your jobsite.
• You protect your people, your schedule, and Alpha's reputation.
• You believe culture, safety, and execution are inseparable.

Why Alpha?

Because here, Foremen aren't just supervisors they're leaders.

At Alpha Inc., you'll work with:

• Crews who take pride in their craft
• Leadership that listens and backs the field
• Projects that make a real impact across Hawai?i
• A company where values aren't posters they're practiced

If you want to be part of a team that builds right, leads right, and treats people right, you'll feel at home here.

Requirements (Conditions of Employment)

Employment at Alpha Inc. is contingent upon:

• Completion of standard pre-employment screening.
• Successful completion of a background check conducted after a conditional offer; any prior issues will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis consistent with Hawai?i and federal law.
• Passing a drug test (for both full-time and part-time hires) conducted in line with Hawai?i statutory requirements.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; we are unable to sponsor employment visas. Employment eligibility will be verified upon hire.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or hiring process, please contact us at careers@alphahawaii.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Alpha Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We do not discriminate based on any protected status under federal or Hawai?i law, and we provide equal opportunity in all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, and training.

If you take pride in running tight jobs, protecting your crew, and delivering work that lasts Alpha Inc. is where you level up.