Earthwork Superintendent: Lead Field Ops & Safety

The Beaver Excavating Co.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Beaver Excavating Co. is seeking a Superintendent to direct, coordinate, and complete projects across Southern Ohio job sites. You will supervise field crews, foremen, and subcontractors to ensure safety, schedule, and profitability while maintaining quality standards.

You will plan and direct crew scheduling, monitor project progress, participate in meetings, and mentor staff. Strong communication, organization, and plan-reading skills are essential, along with OSHA 30 and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years in direct field work, preferably in management/foremen level.
• Expertise in plan reading, planning and understanding of project specifications.
• Prior training in office operations and procedures.
• 30 Hour OSHA certification and First aid/CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Directs crew workers and subcontractors to meet safety, schedule and profitability goals.
• Plans, coordinates and directs efficient scheduling of crews, equipment, and subcontractors to ensure high quality construction at minimum cost.
• Maintains daily communications with project managers regarding status of jobs.
• Attends and contributes to scheduled corporate and project meetings.
• Ensures foremen and crew understand daily tasks and goals.
• Oversees effectiveness and evaluates performance of project foremen and crews.
• Consults with subcontractors and suppliers, coordinating work procedures and specifications.
• Presents field negotiations to project manager for approval.
• Maintains positive relationships in and outside the workplace.
• Inspects work in progress to ensure conformance to specs and quality.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Organization

Mathematics

Computer software

Contract documents analysis

Meeting leadership

Plan reading

Earthwork knowledge

OSHA 30

First aid/CPR

Education

High school diploma

Construction management training

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Beaver Excavating Co. is seeking a Superintendent to direct, coordinate, and complete projects across Southern Ohio job sites. You will supervise field crews, foremen, and subcontractors to ensure safety, schedule, and profitability while maintaining quality standards.

You will plan and direct crew scheduling, monitor project progress, participate in meetings, and mentor staff. Strong communication, organization, and plan-reading skills are essential, along with OSHA 30 and CPR certification.