Grade Foreman

Description

• Communicate production issues and implement plans to address them
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in different weather conditions
• Assist in directing field and subcontractor personnel to meet schedule and production goals
• Directly supervises grading crew
• Review completed project summaries with company leadership
• Observes assigned equipment to detect machinery malfunctions. Assures the proper operation and maintenance of equipment
• Effectively communicate with team members and stakeholders to provide project updates, address concerns
• Complete daily logs for fuel, load counts, and hours worked.
• Monitors the implementation of safety orientations, safety indoctrination, provides coaching for improvement
• Maintain a clean, organized job site and prepare for inclement weather
• Employees regularly work near heavy equipment and moving machinery
• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions

Requirements

• Constant physical effort is required during a regular work shift of at least 8 hours per day
• Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions
• Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site projects
• Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 20 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling as required
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines
• A valid driver's license
• Manual dexterity to hand-carry generators, lumber, and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools
• Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of heavy equipment
• Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, as well as stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform duties
• Basic understanding of grade-checking, construction math (volumes, area takeoffs, conversions), and plan reading
• Knowledge of soil and base construction, earthwork quality control test methods
• 3+ years of experience as a Grading Foreman in civil site development required
• Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final excavating work
• Knowledge of OSHA and/or MSHA safety requirements and procedure.
• Ability to remain alert to the multiple simultaneous activities on the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment
• Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications
• Understand the basics of GPS technology and survey
• Understand the capabilities of earthwork equipment
• Extremely detail-oriented and well-organized
• Ability to regularly lift and carry at least 50 pounds and, sometimes, up to 90 pounds
• High School Diploma or GED
• Understanding of site preparation techniques and surveying
• High standards of honesty, integrity, and commitment to producing a quality work product
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees
• The Grading Foreman must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Bonus Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance