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Grade Foreman

Curtis Contracting, Inc.
Richmond, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 11/18/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/16/2026
We are currently looking to hire multiple Grade Foreman candidates in the Richmond Area due to a large upcoming project that will kick off in December. If you are interested, please apply and we will reach out right away!

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise all crew members, including a minimum of two direct employees, and subcontracted employees affiliated with the respected segment.
  • Oversee daily assignments of crews, including scheduling, assignments, attendance, etc.
  • Monitor work progress or crew, and certify team hours for payroll.
  • Delegate tasks and accountabilities, and instructs, leads, supervises and directs crew.
  • Directly involved with the orientation, training, coaching, performance management and employment decisions related to the crew members (e.g. promotions, transfers, separations, etc.)
  • Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
  • Supervise the crew’s use of machinery and equipment, and ensures adequate resources are available.
  • Assist the Superintendent in preparing reports pertaining to work progress and safety.
  • Reports on time and materials.
  • Basic computer skills required.
  • Experience with Microsoft Office products desired.
  • Monitors the implementation of safety orientations, safety indoctrination, provides coaching for improvement.
  • Implementing plan in order to meet project schedule and budget. Foreman will be responsible for setting up cuts and fills, planning haul routes and maintaining haul roads, and working with inspectors to ensure fills meet project specifications.
  • Rough and fine grade areas as required to meet project specifications.
  • Recording and tracking production quantities .
  • Any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Management Team.

Work Requirements

  • Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site projects.
  • Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final excavating work. Experience needed with the following: Bulk Dirt Grading, Excavation, and Large Excavation/Fine Grading.
  • Experience running machines and training others on how to run machines.
  • Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications.
  • Must be 18 years in age or older.
  • Must pass drug screen.
  • A valid driver’s license.
  • Strongly prefer candidates with High School Diploma.
  • Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a construction supervisory role preferred.
  • Five plus years previous heavy civil construction experience.
  • Experience with grade checking to meet project plans and specifications utilizing a variety of methods including GPS, rotating laser, stakes and cut sheets, etc.
  • Fundamental knowledge of GPS equipment as it applies to grading.
  • Thorough knowledge and working experience of DOT standards and regulations.
  • Able to communicate effectively with workers and subcontractors.
  • Able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (day/night).
  • Must be able to communicate with others to convey information effectively.
  • Must be accustomed to working outdoors with exposure to all weather conditions.
  • Must be able to perform physical activities that require considerable use of your arms, legs and moving your whole body, such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, and handling of materials.
  • Foremen may be required to operate equipment or perform ground work as required to meet productivity goals.
  • Must demonstrate attention to details.
  • Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices.
  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Benefits

  • Health and Dental Insurance
  • 401K
  • Profit Sharing
  • Free Life Insurance
  • Alfac
  • Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Truck w/gas card
  • Phone
  • iPad

Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI) is a class 'A' contractor prequalified with VDOT and has been in business since 1985. We are separated into multiple divisions including the Civil division, Heavy Highway division, Road/Bridge Maintenance division, and Federal division. CCI has a large equipment fleet and self performs all aspects of construction management, site work, utilities, demolition, heavy highway, and cast-in-place concrete. Curtis Contracting, Inc. was founded on the principles of ethics, partnering, quality, integrity, safety and environmental stewardship. These principles and hard work are carried out through our leadership team. CCI has a large equipment fleet and self performs all aspects of construction management, site work, utilities, demolition, heavy highway, cast-in-place concrete, installation of divisions 8 & 10 items, and erection of pre-engineered metal structures. We hope you join our team!

***Curtis Contracting, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, including disabled and veterans***

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