Grading Foreman

GRADING FOREMAN

Comer Construction, Inc.

WHO WE ARE

Comer Construction, Inc. is a women-owned site development and civil construction company committed to safety, quality, productivity, and doing the job right.

We are looking for an experienced Grading Foreman who knows how to lead a crew, move dirt efficiently, maintain grade, and keep a project moving. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who understands site work and takes pride in delivering a quality finished product.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Grading Foreman is responsible for the day-to-day supervision and production of grading and earthwork operations on our construction projects.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with mass excavation, fine grading, building pads, roadways, stone placement, compaction, and site development.

This position requires someone who can read plans, understand grades and elevations, coordinate equipment and manpower, and lead a crew safely and efficiently.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead and supervise grading crews on active construction projects.
• Plan daily grading and earthwork activities to meet project schedules and production goals.
• Coordinate operators, laborers, trucks, and equipment to maximize productivity.
• Perform and oversee mass excavation, rough grading, and fine grading operations.
• Construct building pads, roadways, parking lots, slopes, swales, and other site features to required elevations.
• Understand cut/fill requirements and efficiently manage movement of material throughout the project.
• Read and interpret civil construction plans, grading plans, specifications, and details.
• Understand elevations, slopes, benchmarks, and grade stakes.
• Verify grades and elevations throughout construction.
• Coordinate placement and compaction of soil, aggregate, and other materials.
• Monitor soil and site conditions and adjust operations as necessary.
• Coordinate trucking and material import/export operations.
• Perform daily planning with project management and other field supervisors.
• Coordinate grading operations with utility crews and other trades working on the project.
• Track daily production and communicate progress, delays, and field conditions to project management.
• Identify potential problems before they impact production or the project schedule.
• Ensure equipment is being operated properly and daily inspections are completed.
• Maintain an organized, safe, and productive jobsite.
• Enforce company safety policies and lead by example.
• Train and develop operators and crew members.
• Take responsibility for the quality and productivity of the grading operation.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a Grading Foreman, Earthwork Foreman, or similar site-work leadership position.
• Strong background in site development, grading, and earthwork construction.
• Experience with both mass excavation and fine grading.
• Ability to read and understand civil construction and grading plans.
• Strong understanding of elevations, slopes, grades, and earthwork.
• Ability to operate heavy construction equipment when necessary.
• Experience with dozers, excavators, loaders, skid steers, rollers, and other grading equipment.
• Strong understanding of proper compaction methods and requirements.
• Ability to plan manpower and equipment to maximize daily production.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to effectively lead operators and laborers.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Must be dependable and able to work independently.
• Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

EQUIPMENT EXPERIENCE WE VALUE

Experience operating and managing crews utilizing:

• Bulldozers
• Excavators
• Wheel loaders
• Skid steers and compact track loaders
• Articulated haul trucks
• Rollers and compaction equipment
• Water trucks

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're looking for more than someone who can run equipment.

We want a foreman who can look at a set of plans, understand what needs to happen next, organize the crew and equipment, and get the work completed safely and efficiently.

A successful Grading Foreman at Comer Construction should take ownership of their project, communicate with their crew and project management, and constantly look for ways to improve production without sacrificing safety or quality.

WHY COMER CONSTRUCTION?

At Comer Construction, our foremen play a major role in the success of our projects. We give our field leaders the responsibility and opportunity to make decisions, lead their crews, and make an impact.

If you're an experienced grading professional who knows how to lead people, move dirt, maintain grade, and get production, we'd like to hear from you.

Comer Construction, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person