Grading Foreman

General Description

The Grading Foreman supervises field operations for earthwork, roadway, and grading projects
. This role involves directly managing grading crews, ensuring efficient execution of work, and maintaining compliance with safety and quality standards
. The Grading Foreman may also perform trade work alongside the crew as needed.

• Directly supervise grading crews and coordinate daily activities.
• Communicate professionally with supervisors, teammates, contractors, clients, and vendors
  .
• Implement bid strategies and sequencing plans to optimize fieldwork efficiency.
• Report daily work progress, materials, and site conditions to the Superintendent.

• Operate and supervise heavy equipment for grading and site development.
• Read, interpret, and execute grading plans, drawings, and specifications
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• Monitor soil conditions, surveying requirements, and excavation work
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• Ensure compliance with production and quantity requirements
  .

• Conduct safety orientations, toolbox talks, and on-site training
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• Monitor and document safety compliance and provide coaching for improvement
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• Maintain awareness of job site hazards, mobile equipment movement, and other safety concerns
  .

• Work closely with soil technicians and survey teams to schedule and verify grading work.
• Perform incidental duties in other crafts as needed to support project success.
• Available to work day or night shifts, including weekends
  , as required.

• High school diploma or GED preferred
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• 3–5 years of experience as a Grading Foreman or in a related role
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• Strong understanding of grading techniques, excavation, and site preparation
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• Ability to read and understand construction drawings, specifications, and grading plans
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• Proficiency in operating grading equipment and site preparation tools
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• Strong leadership, problem‑solving, and communication skills.

• Constant standing, bending, stooping, and crouching for at least 8 hours per shift
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• Ability to lift 50 lbs frequently and up to 150 lbs with assistance
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• Walk on uneven terrain in varying weather conditions
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• Maintain constant awareness of construction site activities.
• Safely climb on and off heavy equipment as needed.
• Capable of working in confined spaces and excavations up to 20 feet deep using ladders or crawling.

• Outdoor construction sites in all weather conditions.
• Exposure to high noise levels, grease, dust, and heavy machinery
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• Regular work near moving equipment and construction materials
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• Handling of materials such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel, and asphalt
  .