Grade Foreman

About the role

Conti Civil is a fourth-generation, privately owned construction leader specializing in infrastructure projects. Built on a 120-year foundation of honesty and integrity, our company has grown and evolved with each generation to where we are today: a highly respected civil contractor for clients nationwide.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NPDES weekly report
• Conduct pre-task meetings with the work crew to ensure safe work practices, procedures, and hazards are identified
• Be familiar with soil types on a site and monitor oxygen levels within enclosed excavation areas
• Exercise judgment and discretion to troubleshoot and solve issues as they arise
• Complete daily Forman Report, track and log daily payroll records, verify accuracy, and submit in a timely manner
• Recognize material/tool/equipment requirements based on upcoming activities from drawing take-offs and layout work
• Supervise work crew, develop work schedules, recommend personnel actions, check employee time sheets, ensure new employees are oriented to safety requirements and tool location, and maintain responsibility for tracking and maintaining tools
• Assign work tasks, provide on-site instruction on work processes and procedures, inspect work for compliance with plans and specifications, and assess work aptitude and ethics for new hires
• Train employees on proper use of equipment, improve job performance, control costs, and increase productivity
• Receive instructions and specifications from General Foremen and Superintendents, transmit them to other members of the crew, and interface with project and field engineers and subcontractors as needed
• Act as the first point of contact in the superintendent’s absence, including interfacing with inspectors, EPA, OSHA, or any on-site visitors
• Participate in subcontractors and safety meetings, recognize, correct, and report safety hazards, and halt unsafe work practices
• Participate in the development of the Four Week Look Ahead schedules with the Superintendents
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Experience: 5+ years of Supervisory experience in grading, finishing slopes and ditches and/or highway work is required
• Experience with NCDOT projects and NCDOT Level II EC Certification a plus
• Candidate must have experience with Trimble / Topcon GPS
• Must be able to communicate effectively
• Able to lift construction materials exceeding 50 lbs.
• Able to resolve problems and make appropriate and timely decisions
• Able to properly access and evaluate worker's performance and workmanship
• Able to calculate figures and amounts such as proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
• Able to work independently, within a team, and lead a team
• Must have a Valid Driver License
• Education: A high school diploma or the equivalent is preferred. A combination of education and experience is acceptable

What you need to know

• Competitive Wages
• Benefit package
• Growth Opportunities

Conti is an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants who receive a conditional offer of employment must take a pre-employment drug test and receive a negative result as a condition of hire.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies and Candidates

Conti has a strict policy regarding unsolicited resumes. We will only consider resumes submitted directly by candidates. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Conti, including those sent to Conti’s mailing addresses, email addresses, or directly to Conti employees, will be treated as the property of Conti. We will not be liable for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes.

For recruitment agencies: Please note that Conti will only engage with agencies that have received prior written authorization from our Director of Human Resources. Agencies must secure this approval before submitting resumes, and only in connection with a specific job opening that is covered by a fully executed service agreement.

Conti will not compensate any agency that submits resumes without a formal agreement in place. All agency agreements must be in writing and signed by an authorized representative of Human Resources. No other employee is authorized to enter into any agreement on behalf of Conti regarding candidate placements.

Phone: 732-520-5000

Email: kjimenez@contienterprises.com

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