Grade Foreman - Hickory, NC

Grade Foreman

Caton Construction Group is growing! Currently seeking a Grade Foreman for our roadway construction project in Catawba County, North Carolina (Hickory).

The Grade Foreman is a field position that is responsible to organize and lead a crew to safely and efficiently perform mass earthwork and excavating activities, balancing highway and road construction/reconstruction. The Foreperson works under the general direction of the Superintendent. Essential functions include coordinating construction work according to priorities and plans, planning, organizing and leading grading crew, producing schedules and monitoring attendance of crew, allocating general and daily responsibilities, coordinating tasks according to priorities and plans, scheduling aggregate material quantities and deliveries, determining trucking needs and scheduling trucks, supervising and training workers and tradespeople, ensuring all safety precautions and quality standards are met, supervising the use of machinery and equipment, monitoring expenditure and ensuring it remains within budget, resolving problems when they arise, and reporting on progress to managers, engineers etc.

This is a full-time position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected. Driver's license is required. Assigning work to subordinates, as well as establishing deadlines and modifying work schedules to meet deadlines as needed.

Required education and experience include high school diploma or equivalent, proven experience as construction foreman, and diploma in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter etc.) a plus.

Why you should apply:
Excellent working environment, working for a company that cares about your success, working for a growing company with great benefits! Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug screen. Starting wages depend on skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.