Grading Foreman
Job in
Tulsa, Tulsa County, Oklahoma, 74145, USA
Listed on 2026-08-22
Listing for:
Sherwood Construction in
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-08-22
Job specializations:
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Construction
Site Manager, Construction Manager/ Foreman, Heavy Equipment Operator, Road Construction
Job Description & How to Apply Below
The Foreman will be responsible for supervising and coordinating activities for a grading crew on varying heavy civil construction projects.
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE- Lead by example that safety is the number one priority.
- Supervises and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in activities relating to grading of a job site
- Ensure efficiency and quality work relating to grading
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities with other crews and contractors on a project
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning
- Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met
- Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment
- Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
- Confer with superintendent or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities
- Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
- Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary
- Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to proficiently operate excavator, front bucket loaders, fork lift and skid steer.
- Other duties as assigned
- Safety
- Quality
- Production
- Safety Oriented
- Read Survey and Calculating Grade
- Reading Plans
- Leading Others
- Work Standards
- Continuous Improvement
- Initiating Action
- Contributing to Team Success
- Managing Work (Time Management)
- Communication
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must have a clean driving record
- 5 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction specifically working on grading
- 2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a team
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Calculating grade, Cuts / Fills
- Judgement and decision making
- Critical thinking
- Reading comprehension
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Logical reasoning
- Time management
- Keyboarding/typing
- Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
- Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively verbally communicate
- Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)
- Work outside in varying weather conditions
- Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
- We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.
The Foreman will be responsible for supervising and coordinating activities for a grading crew on varying heavy civil construction projects.
ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE- Lead by example that safety is the number one priority.
- Supervises and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in activities relating to grading of a job site
- Ensure efficiency and quality work relating to grading
- Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities with other crews and contractors on a project
- Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning
- Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met
- Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment
- Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
- Confer with superintendent or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities
- Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
- Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary
- Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
- Ability to proficiently operate excavator, front bucket loaders, fork lift and skid steer.
- Other duties as assigned
- Safety
- Quality
- Production
- Safety Oriented
- Read Survey and Calculating Grade
- Reading Plans
- Leading Others
- Work Standards
- Continuo…
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