GRADE FOREMAN (Night Shift)

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 grading crew on‑site. As the liaison between workers and supervisors, the Grade 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.
• Develops and executes an effective plan in cooperation with the Superintendent for his/her area of responsibility, determining means and methods to meet project goals.
• Assures proper storage of materials and rented equipment, including regular inventory checks.
• Assures proper operation and maintenance of equipment under their control, including appropriate applications for the respective equipment.
• Pre‑plans 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 supervision.
• Directly responsible for safety and accident control for grading crew.
• Participates in safety meetings and implements effective safety programs and Miss Utility policy.
• Cooperates with Corporate Safety managers to ensure OSHA compliance at job sites.
• Assists in conducting post‑incident investigations.
• Identifies and recommends workers 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 discusses coordination & operation issues.
• Regularly conducts effective Morning Huddles.
• Participates in Weekly Team Meeting and helps develop Weekly Work Plan.
• Promotes a 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.
• Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site projects.
• Knowledgeable in dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final excavating work.
• Working knowledge of OSHA regulations.
• Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS).
• Valid driver’s license meeting Branch Group Fleet Policy requirements and maintain “Approved Driver” status.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use good judgement and make effective decisions.
• Ability to get 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.

Competencies

• Decision Making/Judgment
• People Management
• Communicating Effectively
• Developing Talent
• Work Environment/Safety

Travel

Travel is infrequent at project sites, but the employee should be willing and able to travel to project sites as needed.

Supervisory Responsibility

This position will potentially supervise five or more employees.

Physical Demands

The role requires regular talking and hearing, frequent standing, walking, twisting, bending, handling objects, reaching outward and above head and shoulders, climbing, squatting, kneeling, and occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, moving, or dragging up to 50 lb on flat ground or steep slopes.

Schedule

Full‑time position, typically involving 50+ hours per week. Must be available on‑call for early/late hours to address delays, bad weather, and emergencies at the job site.

Location

Nearest major market: Roanoke.