Grading Foreman

Granite Construction•Mission, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future. General Summary The Grading Foreman is responsible for coordinating, directing, and supervising crew(s) and subcontractors involved in safely, efficiently, and timely completing various heavy civil construction projects, including but not limited to earth moving, mass earthwork and grading. This project participates in the On-the-Job training program. Collaborate with Superintendent and/or Project management team to schedule materials, equipment, and work for the crew. Complete required documentation and reports including but not limited to, crew timecards, daily reports, logs, incident reports and safety documentation. Lead daily communication and safety meetings with crew regarding expectations, changes, and other information. Enforce and comply with all Company safety policies, procedures, and practices. Train and mentor crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge. Support employee counseling and performance appraisals. Timely address safety and other job site concerns and issues with employees. Monitor job site and crew safety to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specification and safety standards. Communicate with project management team regarding any delays, changes and/or emergencies at the job sites. Actively inspect work site for potential health and safety hazards. Maintain safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards and safety standards. Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills. Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Three (3) years of experience functioning as a Foreman/Supervisor and or Lead-level.
Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including but not limited to clearing, excavation, embankment, grading, demolition, surveying, and finish grading.
Skills in basic computing and email (knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus).
Strong communication and interpersonal skills (Bilingual a plus)
Ability to work in a team setting.
Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
Ability to motivate employees and lead by example.
Ability to work well under pressure and within project timelines.
Ability to work cooperatively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.
Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
Ability to work in safety sensitive construction zones around large machinery and heavy equipment.

Nice To Haves

Seven (7) years of experience in site development and earthwork construction, preferred.
Experience on all types of heavy equipment for moving dirt and performing site work, preferred.
Heavy Civil Construction experience, preferred.
Experience with Border Fence Construction is preferred.
Knowledgeable in GPS grading and survey equipment (Trimbol), preferred.
Ability to read and understand blueprint and construction plans, preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate, direct, and supervise crew(s) and subcontractors involved in safely, efficiently, and timely completing various heavy civil construction projects, including but not limited to earth moving, mass earthwork and grading.
Collaborate with Superintendent and/or Project management team to schedule materials, equipment, and work for the crew.
Complete required documentation and reports including but not limited to, crew timecards, daily reports, logs, incident reports and safety documentation.
Lead daily communication and safety meetings with crew regarding expectations, changes, and other information.
Enforce and comply with all Company safety policies, procedures, and practices.
Train and mentor crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
Support employee counseling and performance appraisals.
Timely address safety and other job site concerns and issues with employees.
Monitor job site and crew safety to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specification and safety standards.
Communicate with project management team regarding any delays, changes and/or emergencies at the job sites.
Actively inspect work site for potential health and safety hazards.
Maintain safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards and safety standards.
Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills.
Perform other duties as required.