Excavation Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Marous Brothers Construction (MBC), located in Willoughby, Ohio, is seeking self-motivated Earthwork Foreman for our Site Division. MBC is recognized as one of the leading construction firms in the Midwest, offering integrated services for complete construction solutions. Learn more about MBC by visiting .

Position Summary:

Are you skilled and experienced in construction? Join us at Marous Brothers Construction as an Earthwork Foreman! In this role, you'll oversee all earthwork activities on our construction sites, ensuring that projects meet specs, schedules, and quality standards. Your expertise will be crucial in planning, coordinating, and executing earthwork, while maintaining a safe and productive worksite.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up cuts and fills, plan haul routes, and maintain haul roads.
• Perform rough grading and work with inspectors to ensure fills meet project specifications.
• Maintain a working knowledge of related plans, specifications, contractual requirements, and schedules.
• Provide status updates and communicate any issues with the superintendent and project manager.
• Recommend improvements to production methods, equipment performance, and product quality.
• Work with the superintendent to schedule employees and equipment to maximize utilization rates.
• Communicate with vendors and subcontractors related to earthwork and grading, such as aggregate suppliers or blasting subcontractors.
• Maintaining compliance with all applicable OSHA and company safety policies and procedures.
• Responsible for all as-builts and documentation.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Five plus years of previous heavy civil construction experience.
• Ability to read and interpret grading plans, specifications, and geotechnical information.
• Effective communication skills, both written and oral.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Leadership skills with the ability to manage and direct others effectively.
• Experience with grade checking to meet project plans and specifications using various methods, including GPS, rotating laser, stakes, and cut sheets.
• Fundamental knowledge of GPS equipment as it applies to grading, machine control, and rover.

Why Join MBC?

• Top Workplace 2026, 2025, 2024, 2023, & 2022 - The Plain Dealer & cleveland.com
• Benefits package via Union or Marous Brothers
• Referral Bonus
• Marous University - weekly free relevant education
• Career path opportunities
• Stability - family owned and operated since 1980
• Free Parking
• Employee Assistance Program, including Legal & Financial company paid
• Community Support Program

Marous Brothers Construction is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. MBC is also committed to compliance with all fair employment practices regarding citizenship and immigration status.

We conduct pre-employment drug testing. Also must be able to pass background check.