About the Role: Responsibilities, Skills, and Requirements
Introduction
Have a knack for bringing order to the busy, ever-moving world of construction sites and heavy machinery? As our new Transport Foreman, you’ll be at the center of it all—organizing, overseeing, and keeping projects running like clockwork. This isn’t just about moving vehicles from A to B; it’s about ensuring every piece of the puzzle fits so our sites stay ahead of schedule. If you get a buzz from variety—in your day, your crew, and the challenges you tackle—read on.
About the Company
We’re not your run-of-the-mill construction outfit. Our team is as diverse as our projects, and collaboration is hardwired into how we work. From early-morning toolbox talks to Friday BBQs, we make space for voices at every level—especially those who speak up with solutions. Our operation is in a growth spurt, and the people who thrive here are those who roll up their sleeves and pitch in, no matter how seasoned they are. We believe that a well-run site starts with a dedicated, respected core team—just like the one you'll help lead.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Overseeing and coordinating day-to-day transport operations across multiple sites, keeping logistics smooth and efficient
- Supervising a diverse crew of drivers and equipment operators—providing clear instructions, troubleshooting issues, and motivating the team
- Working closely with project managers and site supervisors to schedule equipment deliveries, material drops, and pickups
- Managing excavation, backfilling, land leveling, and demolition works at pace, while keeping safety and quality in sharp focus
- Coordinating temporary road works, maintaining traffic flow, and ensuring compliance with site safety plans
- Organizing the daily allocation, inspection, and maintenance of heavy vehicles and construction equipment—nobody gets left with a surprise breakdown
- Liaising with equipment rental companies and subcontractors, balancing availability, cost, and project needs
- Keeping meticulous records (yes, paperwork is part of the package!) for equipment logs, materials, and compliance documentation
- Playing an active role in daily site briefings and the ongoing training and upskilling of your team
What You’ll Bring
Must-Haves:
- Demonstrated experience supervising transport operations in a construction or heavy civil environment
- Hands-on knowledge of excavation, backfilling, demolition, and land leveling activities
- Strong track record in coordinating, leading, or mentoring teams—clear communication is your thing
- Familiarity with equipment rental management and dealing with subcontractors
- Great problem-solving instincts (bonus points for staying calm when things get hectic)
- Up-to-date understanding of health, safety, and environmental regulations related to transport and site work
Nice-to-Haves:
- Certification or formal training in transport, logistics, or construction management
- Experience maintaining heavy vehicles and machinery—not a mechanic, but you know when something isn’t right
- Comfort with digital tools or fleet management systems
Not sure you tick every single box? We’d still love to hear from you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Competitive compensation and overtime
- Supportive team culture—everyone mucks in, everyone’s heard
- Real opportunities to step up as our operation expands
- Regular training and development sessions (and room for you to suggest what you’d like to learn)
- PPE provided, clean facilities, and a genuine focus on safety
- Flexible scheduling and some site-to-site variety—no two weeks are ever exactly alike
- Occasional team meals, ‘best idea of the month’ shoutouts, and the kind of camaraderie that makes tough days a bit easier
Here, your work shows—on the ground and in the way we build together. We like to think the right foreman isn’t just keeping things moving, but makes coming to work worth it for everyone else, too.
Common Interview Questions and Tips
To help you prepare and feel confident, here are some questions you might encounter during the interview process for this role.
- Can you walk us through your approach to coordinating the movement of heavy machinery and materials across multiple active construction sites?
- Tell us about a time when you had to quickly resolve a breakdown or equipment issue that threatened to delay operations. What steps did you take?
- How do you ensure your crew is up-to-date on health, safety, and environmental standards, especially when working under pressure or with tight deadlines?
- Describe your experience allocating and maintaining heavy vehicles and construction equipment. What systems or processes have worked best for you?
- Have you worked with digital fleet management tools or equipment tracking systems? How did you use them to improve efficiency or reduce errors?
- When managing excavation, backfilling, and demolition activities, what do you watch out for to balance speed, quality, and safety?
- How do you approach supervising a diverse team of drivers and equipment operators to keep everyone engaged and accountable?
- Share a time when you had to coordinate with project managers, rental companies, and subcontractors with conflicting priorities. How did you keep everything on track?
- If one of your team members is struggling to follow instructions or keep pace, how do you support them while making sure the project stays on schedule?
- On a hectic morning with multiple deliveries coming in at once, how do you decide what takes priority?
- Describe a situation where you identified and addressed a potential safety risk before it became a problem.
- Our company values open communication and brainstorming new ways of working. Can you share an example of when you contributed an idea that improved efficiency, safety, or morale?
- What draws you to leadership roles on site, and how do you keep yourself and your team motivated during challenging stretches?
- How do you balance following established processes with finding better ways of working, especially as our team and projects grow?