Grade Foreman

Haydon Companies•Phoenix, AZ

38d•Onsite

About The Position

The Grade Foreman plans, assigns, schedules, and supervises the work of assigned crew engaged in the construction project. This role involves supervising, coordinating, and scheduling crew and project activities, reading blueprints to ensure work meets specifications, and overseeing crews involved in the construction, reconstruction, and maintenance of streets, highways, driveways, structures, and parking lots. This includes tasks such as grading, excavation, basing, paving, and patching, as well as supervising land leveling projects. The Grade Foreman also assists with closeout documentation, inspects work progress and sites for safety and specification compliance, and coordinates work activities with other project elements. Maintaining daily paperwork, promoting a safety-focused culture, and attending job site meetings are also key responsibilities. Additionally, the role involves assisting the project team with work plans and hazard analysis, estimating material and worker needs, requisitioning materials, coordinating with other personnel to resolve issues, analyzing production problems, and instructing employees on construction methods and safety procedures. The Grade Foreman is also responsible for maintaining equipment and initiating personnel actions.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Engineering; or equivalent combination of education and experience considered.
5+ years in heavy civil and related functions plus thorough knowledge of civil construction industry.
Excellent skills in P6 scheduling software.
Excellent computer skills Microsoft Office, Bluebeam, On Center OST, and MS Project.
High energy level and the ability to inspire and motivate a team.
Understands and abides by all government processes and regulations.
Must have current and ongoing authorization to work in the United States without employer sponsorship.

Responsibilities

Supervise, coordinate, and schedule activities of the crew and project.
Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements, plan procedures, and ensure work is within plan/specification requirements.
Supervise one or more crews engaged in the 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 each phase of the job as completed.
Inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and ensure that specifications are met.
Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment.
Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities.
Maintain daily paperwork such as timecards, field reports, schedule updates and E-mail correspondence to keep the various people involved with the project informed of important issues.
Promote and maintain a culture that values safety, health and cleanliness.
Attend and participate in job site meetings to include weekly Toolbox Meeting with crew.
Assist the project team in building written work plans, job hazard analysis, and daily task reminders.
Estimate and coordinate material, equipment, and worker requirements to complete jobs; schedule and assign work accordingly to ensure production aligns with project goals.
Requisition materials and equipment.
Coordinate activities with managerial or technical personnel, other departments, or contractors to resolve obstacles.
Analyze worker or production problems and recommend solutions, such as improving production methods or implementing motivational plans; discipline and document worker issues.
Instruct and train employees in construction methods, safe operation of equipment, tools and job techniques, safety procedures, and company policies.
Maintain equipment in a high state of readiness through daily and proactive maintenance.
Suggest or initiate personnel actions, such as promotions, transfers, hires, disciplinary actions, performance evaluations, and documentation.
Other related duties as required or assigned.