Lead Excavation Foreman – Field Leadership & Safety

Delaware Valley Paving; Phoenixville (Chester County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Growth opportunities within a rapidly扩

Job summary

Delaware Valley Excavation in the Chester County/Phoenixville area seeks an Excavation Foreman to lead field crews in safe, efficient excavation and site development projects, overseeing daily operations and coordinating with project management.

The role requires supervising crews, reading blueprints, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring work meets specifications and OSHA safety standards. Join a team focused on quality and productivity with modern equipment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in excavation, grading, and site development operations.
• Previous foreman or crew leadership experience strongly preferred.
• Ability to read construction plans, elevations, and grade stakes.
• Experience working with GPS machine control systems preferred.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead excavation crews on commercial and heavy civil construction projects.
• Plan and coordinate daily work activities to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budget.
• Read and interpret blueprints, grading plans, utility drawings, and project specifications.
• Direct excavation operations, including site clearing, grading, trenching, utility installation, stormwater systems, and earthwork.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, subcontractors, and labor to maximize productivity.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Perform grade verification using lasers, levels, GPS, and other layout equipment as required.
• Monitor job quality to ensure work meets project specifications and company standards.
• Communicate daily with Superintendents, Project Managers, inspectors, utility companies, and customers regarding project progress and any field issues.
• Inspect equipment daily and coordinate maintenance or repairs as needed.
• Complete daily reports, timecards, production tracking, and required project documentation.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate crew members while promoting teamwork and accountability.
• Identify and resolve field issues proactively to minimize delays and maintain productivity.
• Ensure proper protection of underground utilities and compliance with excavation safety requirements.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and professional job site.
• Assist with scheduling and coordinating deliveries, inspections, and project milestones.
• Perform additional duties and responsibilities as assigned to support project and company objectives

Job description

Delaware Valley Excavation in the Chester County/Phoenixville area seeks an Excavation Foreman to lead field crews in safe, efficient excavation and site development projects, overseeing daily operations and coordinating with project management.

The role requires supervising crews, reading blueprints, coordinating with contractors, and ensuring work meets specifications and OSHA safety standards. Join a team focused on quality and productivity with modern equipment.