Grade Foreman - Traveling

Hi-Way Paving Inc • Charlotte, NC

5h • Onsite

About The Position

At Hi-Way Paving, we are general contractors in the construction field that specialize in significant amounts of concrete paving, storm drainage, and excavation on highways and airfields. Hi-Way Paving is seeking an experienced, hands-on Grade Foreman to join our team. In this role, you will lead a crew of operators and laborers while overseeing equipment, meeting production goals, and managing schedule requirements on construction projects. Location: Currently located in Aiken, SC (with future travel required to various job sites including Charlotte, NC, Nashville, TN, and other sites TBD).

Requirements

• 3+ years of Foreman experience on heavy/highway and airfield projects or related heavy/highway construction job-site management experience required.
• Proven experience managing crews and working with heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Must be willing to travel overnight to job sites up to 100% of the time.
• Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (e.g., airport AOA, military bases).
• Willingness to travel 100% of the time.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, and enter confined spaces.
• Must be at least 18 years old to meet job-site safety and labor requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Experience leading or contributing to a concrete paving crew at airfields/airports, preferred.
• Enhanced training or certifications in safety and/or OSHA regulations, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the dirt crew to meet production goals, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Designate worker responsibilities and create schedules, ensuring that equipment and materials are delivered on time.
• Inspect the condition of grades to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project plans to ensure work is done according to the designs.
• Manage daily timekeeping logs and equipment logs, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Establish and communicate performance expectations to the crew, providing regular feedback and guidance.
• Identify training and development needs for the crew and conduct on-the-job training to improve skills and performance.
• Monitor and enforce safety practices, ensuring compliance with all governing authorities and site-specific safety plans.
• Manage daily timekeeping, cost coding, and equipment logs.
• Provide on-the-job training and enforce performance expectations.
• Promote and enforce safety regulations according to site-specific plans and governing authorities.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
• A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high-performing teams.
• An open, inclusive, and innovative family-owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed