Mass Grading Foreman

CoVolt Power•Lebanon, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a field-based, hands-on position in which successful candidates contribute to the construction of utility-scale solar projects. The Mass Grading Foreman is responsible for leading and coordinating all mass grading and earthwork operations while ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project specifications. This role provides direct supervision to grading crews and heavy equipment operators, coordinates daily activities with Project Management, Survey, and QA/QC teams, and drives production while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and operational excellence.

Requirements

Good driving record.
Proficient in Procore for project documentation, production reporting, drawings, RFIs, and field coordination.
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Outlook, and Word.
Ability to read, interpret, and execute work from construction drawings, grading plans, specifications, and survey data.
Experience with quantity tracking, production reporting, quantity verification, and quantity claiming.
Strong understanding of mass earthwork operations, site logistics, grading production rates, and cut/fill balancing.
Advanced understanding of GPS machine control systems (Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or equivalent).
Advanced knowledge of grading plans, survey data, grade control, and earthwork calculations.
Strong understanding of heavy equipment operations, including: Dozers, Motor Graders.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of production planning, quantity tracking, quantity claiming, earthwork forecasting, and project scheduling.
Experience utilizing GPS machine control technology and coordinating with survey teams.
Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements, SWPPP implementation, environmental compliance, and site logistics.
Demonstrated ability to safely manage multiple crews and high-production grading operations while meeting project schedules, production goals, and quality expectations.

Responsibilities

Mass excavation and cut/fill balancing
Bulk earthmoving operations
Site grading and earthwork operations
Subgrade preparation and proof rolling
Rough grading and fine grading
Finish grading to design tolerances
Soil stabilization and moisture conditioning
Aggregate placement and compaction
Road construction and maintenance
Temporary and permanent access road construction
Crane path construction and maintenance
Laydown yard preparation
Equipment pad construction
Inverter pad grading
Transformer pad grading
O&M building pad preparation
Building pad preparation and final grading
Stormwater management installation
Erosion and sediment control (SWPPP) implementation and maintenance
Drainage ditch construction
Culvert installation
Drainage structure installation
Utility crossing coordination
GPS machine control operation and verification
Survey coordination and grade verification
Daily grade staking coordination
Heavy equipment scheduling and coordination
Fleet utilization planning
Quantity tracking, quantity verification, and quantity claiming
Production reporting and forecasting
Daily production planning and crew scheduling
Civil punch list completion
Final grading and site restoration
Survey and As-Built documentation
Train and mentor others on all aspects of grading operations, GPS machine control, production management, earthwork best practices, SWPPP compliance, quality standards, and heavy equipment utilization.
Lead multiple grading crews while promoting a culture of safety, accountability, productivity, and teamwork.
Supervise operators of dozers, graders, excavators, scrapers, haul trucks, compactors, water trucks, loaders, and other heavy equipment.
Coordinate daily operations with Project Management, Superintendents, Survey, QA/QC, subcontractors, and environmental personnel.
Ensure grading activities are completed according to project schedules, grading plans, specifications, and quality standards.
Review construction drawings, grading plans, and survey information to verify grades prior to beginning work.
Monitor production rates, cut/fill quantities, and equipment performance to maximize efficiency.
Conduct daily safety meetings, pre-task planning, Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), and toolbox talks.
Identify and proactively resolve field issues affecting schedule, production, safety, or quality.
Maintain accurate production reports, earthwork quantities, Tier Boards, quantity claims, and daily field documentation.
Coordinate manpower and equipment resources to meet production goals.
Ensure compliance with SWPPP, OSHA requirements, environmental regulations, and project quality standards.
Mentor Foremen, Lead Operators, and Equipment Operators to develop future field leaders.
Knowledge of production planning, quantity tracking, quantity claiming, earthwork forecasting, and project scheduling.
Experience utilizing GPS machine control technology and coordinating with survey teams.
Strong understanding of OSHA safety requirements, SWPPP implementation, environmental compliance, and site logistics.
Demonstrated ability to safely manage multiple crews and high-production grading operations while meeting project schedules, production goals, and quality expectations.