Grade Foreman

About the role

The Grade Foreman plays a crucial role in ensuring the successful completion of heavy highway and civil construction projects. They are responsible for supervising daily field operations and leading crews, promoting a safety-first culture, and working closely with project management to meet production goals.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce a safety-first culture on all job sites.
• Provide direct, on-site supervision and leadership to assigned crews.
• Review and interpret project plans, specifications, and work requirements.
• Works with project management to assist with scheduling and adjusting daily work activities to meet production goals.
• Manage and oversee excavation activities for assigned crews.
• Understand and apply survey and grade staking.
• Complete daily foreman reports and ensure accurate and timely submission.
• Review, verify, and submit crew timecards on a weekly basis.
• Identify, analyze, and resolve field issues or unforeseen challenges as they arise.
• Communicate effectively with superintendents, project engineers, and other team members to ensure smooth operations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a foreman or supervisor in the Heavy Highway/Civil Construction industry.
• Working knowledge of OSHA standards and safe construction practices.
• Strong familiarity with heavy equipment operations and construction tools.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and specifications.
• Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Proficient with power and non-power hand tools and construction equipment.
• Ability to frequently sit, stand, walk, crouch, kneel, climb, and occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.
• Positive, team-oriented attitude with strong leadership and motivational skills.
• Strong time-management skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize effectively.
• High attention to detail with the ability to identify and address discrepancies.

Skills

• Leadership and motivational skills.
• Time-management and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions.
• Proficiency with construction tools and equipment.

Benefits

• Total Rewards: Hourly Wage varies based on experience, knowledge, and skills.
• Health & Welfare: Provided through Local Union Health Fund — medical, dental, vision, Rx.
• Retail: Pension Fund and Annuity Fund employer contributions per CBA.
• Project-Based Pay: overtime, shift differential, per diem/subsistence, travel eligible.
• Ames-Sponsored Benefits: Mental Health Benefits, Virtual Physical Therapy Benefits.

Pay

Hourly Wage varies for various factors including experience, knowledge, and skills.

Schedule

Regular exposure to outdoor weather conditions, including heat, cold, rain, wind, and dust. Position requires walking, standing, climbing, bending, and lifting in a construction environment. May require extended work hours, early mornings, nights, weekends, and occasional holidays to meet project schedules. Frequent interaction with heavy equipment, moving machinery, traffic, and construction hazards; strict adherence to safety protocols is required. Travel between job sites may be required depending on project location. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory at all job sites.