Grade Foreman

Haydon Companies•Phoenix, AZ

124d

About The Position

The Grade Foreman plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of an assigned crew engaged in construction projects. The role oversees construction, reconstruction, and maintenance activities involving streets, highways, driveways, structures, and parking lots, including grading, excavation, basing, paving, patching, and land leveling. The foreman coordinates project activities, monitors work and job-site safety, maintains project records, and helps ensure completed work meets plans and specifications. The role also supports project closeout, planning, staffing, procurement, equipment readiness, employee training, and resolution of production or coordination issues. The foreman promotes a culture of safety, health, and cleanliness and communicates project updates to relevant team members and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management or Engineering, five or more years of experience in heavy civil and related functions, and thorough knowledge of the civil construction industry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Excellent skills with P6 scheduling software.
Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, On Center OST, and MS Project.
High energy level and ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Ability to understand and abide by government processes and regulations.
Current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and schedule crew and project activities.
Read plans and specifications to determine construction requirements, plan procedures, and ensure work complies with requirements.
Supervise crews working on construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of streets, highways, driveways, structures, and parking lots, including grading, excavation, basing, paving, and patching.
Supervise land leveling projects.
Assist with closeout documentation for completed phases of work.
Inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and compliance with specifications.
Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placements for structures or equipment.
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
Maintain daily paperwork, including timecards, field reports, schedule updates, and email correspondence.
Promote and maintain a culture that values safety, health, and cleanliness.
Attend and participate in job-site meetings, including weekly Toolbox Meetings with the crew.
Assist the project team with written work plans, job hazard analyses, and daily task reminders.
Estimate and coordinate material, equipment, and worker requirements; schedule and assign work to align production with project goals.
Requisition materials and equipment.
Coordinate with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, and contractors to resolve obstacles.
Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, including improved production methods or motivational plans; discipline and document worker issues.
Instruct and train employees in construction methods, safe equipment and tool operation, job techniques, safety procedures, and company policies.
Maintain equipment readiness through daily and proactive maintenance.
Suggest or initiate personnel actions, including promotions, transfers, hiring, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and documentation.
Perform other related duties as required or assigned.