GRADE FOREMAN

About the Role

Branch's Civil Division is searching for a dependable, hard-working Grading Foreman to join our well-established, growing company. The Foreman works with Superintendents and Project Managers to coordinate grading operations and oversee the grading crew on-site. As the liaison between workers and supervisors, the Grading Foreman is the key person in charge of overseeing the completion of the project and must be able to see the “big picture” at all times. The Foreman must be aware of materials expenses, permits, and other regulations, as well as employee safety.

Responsibilities

• Ensures crew maintains professional relations with Owner, Engineer, and other members of the team.
• Builds job by plans and specifications as directed by supervisor.
• Prior to commencing work activities, develops and executes an effective plan in cooperation with the Superintendent for his/her area of responsibility and determines the means and methods necessary (including individual work activities) to meet project goals.
• Assures the proper storage of materials and rented equipment, including regular checks of job for material and equipment inventory.
• Assures the proper operation and maintenance of equipment under their control, including appropriate applications for the respective equipment.
• Preplans and schedules grading activities on a daily basis as required.
• Knowledgeable of inspection requirements and material or equipment requirements.
• Recognizes and immediately reports any requests for extra work.
• Prepares or assists the Superintendent in the preparation of daily reports, work unit quantity reports, equipment reports, and receipt of materials.
• Assures quality control and contract compliance of grading activity under his/her supervision.
• Is in direct charge of safety and accident control for the grading crew.
• Participates in safety meetings and the implementation of effective safety programs and communication of Miss Utility policy.
• Cooperates with Corporate Safety managers to ensure OSHA compliance at jobsites.
• Assists in conducting post-incident investigations.
• Identifies and recommends workers for consideration for potential career growth opportunities.
• Responsible for training and development of workers.
• Uses Next day planner to ensure everything needed to perform the work task is available.
• Attends End-Of-Shift Meetings and is prepared to discuss coordination & operation issues.
• Regularly conducts effective Morning Huddles.
• Participates in Weekly Team Meeting and helps develop Weekly Work Plan.
• Promotes work environment that fosters good employee morale with emphasis on mutual respect.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• Working knowledge of applicable standards, specifications, codes, regulations, and laws
• 5+ years’ experience with highway construction
• 3+ years’ experience as a Grading Foreman
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• Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying, and final excavating work.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations
• Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS)
• Must have a valid driver’s license and must meet Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintain “Approved Driver” status.
• Must have excellent communication skills
• Ability to use good judgment with the ability to be an effective decision-maker
• Must have the ability to get the job done with minimal supervision, on time, within budget or better.

Pay

Salary Range: $58,474.50 - $100,245. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, geographic location, and other job-related factors.

Schedule

This is a full-time position which will typically involve 50+ hours a week. Due to the nature of the job, the employee must be available on-call early/late hours to deal with delays, bad weather, and emergencies at the job site.

Work Environment

Travel is infrequent at the project site. However, the employee should be willing and able to travel to the project site.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position requires the employee to frequently stand, walk, twist, bend, handle objects, reach outward, and reach above head and shoulders, climb, squat, kneel, bend, and occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, move, or drag on flat ground or steep slopes up to 50 lbs.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will potentially supervise 5 or more employees.