Foreman-Grading Crew

Overview

We are currently searching for a Grading Foreman. The primary responsibilities of this position include managing and directing grading crews involved in site work, paving, and utilities. The Grade Foreman plans, coordinates, and directs daily tasks to ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The Foreman must have broad functional expertise as well as the ability to solve routine and complex problems. This position has direct responsibility for personnel, equipment, planning and scheduling, safety, quality workmanship and completion of projects in a timely manner and within estimated budget while maintaining absolute confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee crews performing site work.
• Read and understand project plans and specifications.
  
  

Communicate construction needs

• material, equipment, and staffing in a timely manner to Superintendent to prevent delays.
• Inspect work areas throughout construction process to ensure the quality and accuracy of work meets specifications and that crew meets productivity goals.
• Monitor and ensure that crew follows safety policies and procedures.
• Complete required reports (production, personnel time and attendance, vehicle, safety, inspection) on a daily/weekly basis
• Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods and equipment performance to improve efficiency.
• Initiate and participate in personnel actions including hiring, discipline, evaluation and promotion of employees, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
  
  

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of related experience and training.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to operate all grading machines
• Ability to read, understands, and analyze plans and specifications.
• Sense of urgency and ability to respond to changing situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work on schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate plans and work schedules to crew and management.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Able to formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Valid driver's license and ability to drive truck.
• Ability to use smartphone, iPad, and computer.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work away from home for extended periods.
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and comply with OFCCP regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Pave America and it's companies promote a drug-free workplace. We will consider for employment qualified applicants with a criminal history in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable laws regarding criminal background inquiries. In compliance with OFCCP requirements, we invite applicants to voluntarily self-identify their gender, race, and veteran status. Submission of this information is voluntary and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment.