Grade Foreman $62,400-$104,000yr

About the Role

We are currently looking to hire multiple Grade Foreman candidates in the Richmond Area for a large upcoming project.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all crew members, including a minimum of two direct employees and subcontracted employees.
• Oversee daily assignments of crews, including scheduling, assignments, and attendance.
• Monitor work progress of crew and certify team hours for payroll.
• Delegate tasks and accountabilities; instruct, lead, supervise, and direct crew.
• Directly involved with orientation, training, coaching, performance management, and employment decisions (e.g., promotions, transfers, separations).
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
• Supervise the crew’s use of machinery and equipment; ensure adequate resources are available.
• Assist the Superintendent in preparing reports pertaining to work progress and safety.
• Report on time and materials.
• Monitor the implementation of safety orientations and provide coaching for improvement.
• Implement plans to meet project schedule and budget.
• Set up cuts and fills, plan haul routes, and maintain haul roads.
• Work with inspectors to ensure fills meet project specifications.
• Perform rough and fine grading to meet project specifications.
• Record and track production quantities.
• Perform any other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Management Team.

Requirements

• Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site projects.
• Knowledgeable in dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying, and final excavating.
• Experience with bulk dirt grading, excavation, and large excavation/fine grading.
• Experience running machines and training others on how to run machines.
• Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications.
• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must pass a drug screen.
• Must have a valid driver’s license.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a construction supervisory role preferred.
• Five plus years of previous heavy civil construction experience.
• Experience with grade checking using GPS, rotating laser, stakes, and cut sheets.
• Fundamental knowledge of GPS equipment as it applies to grading.
• Thorough knowledge and working experience of DOT standards and regulations.
• Able to communicate effectively with workers and subcontractors.
• Able to work overtime and be flexible with hours (day/night).
• Must be able to communicate effectively to convey information.
• Must be accustomed to working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Must be able to perform physical activities requiring considerable use of arms, legs, and moving the whole body (e.g., climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, handling materials).
• May be required to operate equipment or perform ground work to meet productivity goals.
• Must demonstrate attention to detail.
• Must be knowledgeable of safety procedures and practices.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

Strongly prefer candidates with a High School Diploma.

Benefits

• Health and Dental Insurance
• 401K
• Profit Sharing
• Free Life Insurance
• Sentara benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Company truck with gas card
• Company phone
• Company iPad

About the Company

Curtis Contracting, Inc. (CCI) is a Class “A” contractor prequalified with VDOT and has been in business since 1985. The company is organized into multiple divisions, including Civil, Heavy Highway, Road & Bridge Maintenance, and Federal. Curtis Contracting, Inc. was founded on the principles of ethics, partnering, quality, integrity, safety, and environmental stewardship.