Foreman

A heavy civil contractor specializing in large-scale excavation, roadway development, and transportation infrastructure is seeking an Excavation Foreman to lead field crews on highway, bridge, and DOT-driven projects across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana. Most projects are located within 60 miles of the employee's home base, providing consistent regional work. This role includes a company vehicle and full union benefits.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily excavation and earthwork operations to ensure safety, quality, and production standards are met or exceeded.
• Lead crews in accordance with OSHA, MSHA, and company safety programs; conduct daily safety talks and enforce compliance.
• Interpret and review plans, specifications, grades, and staking to ensure excavation and sitework meet DOT and engineering requirements.
• Coordinate closely with Superintendents, survey teams, subcontractors, and trucking partners to maintain schedule, budget, and productivity targets.
• Manage project documentation including daily reports, quantity tracking, extra work forms, and cost coding in HCSS HeavyJob.
• Oversee equipment utilization for excavators, dozers, scrapers, haul trucks, and compaction equipment; promptly report maintenance needs.
• Provide hands-on training, mentorship, and performance guidance to crew members while fostering strong team culture and adherence to company policies.
• Ensure all materials, equipment, traffic control, and site logistics are in place to support uninterrupted field operations.

Qualifications:

• Field experience in heavy civil construction with emphasis on highway/bridge excavation, roadway cuts/fills, grading, embankment construction, and utility trenching.
• Strong understanding of heavy equipment operation, mass excavation sequencing, and production/cost tracking.
• 30-Hour OSHA certification, MSHA certification, and First Aid/CPR training required or willingness to obtain.
• Proven leadership, communication, and time management skills with a practical, hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Ability to travel regionally across Ohio, Michigan, and Indiana, with most assignments within 60 miles of the employee's home base.
• Eligibility for company vehicle and union benefits provided with the role.

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