Earthwork Foreman: Field Crew Lead & Safety Expert

The Beaver Excavating Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beaver Excavating Co. in Southern Ohio is seeking an Earthwork Foreman to organize and direct on-site crews across various job sites. This role ensures compliance with the company’s safety program and that work meets client quality standards.

You will plan look-ahead schedules, supervise crews and subcontractors, and coordinate materials, equipment, and field reports. Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential. Extended travel is required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 30 Hour OSHA certification and First aid/CPR certification required.
• Competent Person training preferred.
• Vocational or construction management training a plus.
• 5–8 years of experience in similar construction.

Responsibilities

• Completes necessary 2 week look-ahead to plan work with Superintendent(s).
• Understands and enforces company safety policies.
• Conducts daily JSA to recognize safety hazards associated with the daily tasks and educates crews of hazards.
• Provides oversight direction to crews and/or subcontractors.
• Prepares schedules for needed manpower, materials, equipment and subcontractors.
• Ensures quality of work performed by crews.
• Works with senior foremen and/or superintendents to complete short interval schedules.
• Completes daily timesheets and field reports.
• Ensures crews are working at maximum efficiency during shift hours and leads by example.
• Inspects incoming materials for quality, accuracy, completeness, and contract compliance.
• Works as part of a team with management, supervision, safety, and other personnel.
• Other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Earthwork operations

Crew supervision

Plan and schedule

OSHA compliance

Reading plans

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

30 Hour OSHA certification

First aid/CPR certification

Competent Person training

Vocational or construction management training a plus

Job description

The Beaver Excavating Co. in Southern Ohio is seeking an Earthwork Foreman to organize and direct on-site crews across various job sites. This role ensures compliance with the company’s safety program and that work meets client quality standards.

You will plan look-ahead schedules, supervise crews and subcontractors, and coordinate materials, equipment, and field reports. Strong leadership, planning, and communication skills are essential. Extended travel is required.