Grading Foreman - Castle Rock

About the role

The Grading Foreman position is available at Schmidt Construction's Castle Rock, CO location. This role supports the Project Superintendent in field execution and is accountable for crew performance, jobsite safety, production, equipment coordination, and communication from the crew level.

Responsibilities

• Safety Leadership - Lead daily jobsite safety discussions and ensure crews understand task-specific hazards. Enforce company safety policies, PPE requirements, and safe work practices. Participate in job hazard analyses and daily planning meetings. Identify and correct unsafe conditions and behaviors immediately. Report incidents, near misses, and safety concerns promptly.
• Crew Leadership & Supervision - Direct and supervise field crews to ensure productive and efficient operations. Assign daily tasks and responsibilities based on project priorities. Train, mentor, and develop crew members. Promote teamwork, accountability, and a positive work environment. Address performance or behavioral concerns with support from the Project Superintendent and Operations leadership.
• Production & Quality - Ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, and quality standards. Monitor daily production and adjust work plans to meet schedule and budget goals. Coordinate with the Project Superintendent on sequencing and progress. Verify grades, layouts, and installation requirements are being followed. Minimize rework by maintaining high quality expectations in the field.
• Equipment & Trucking Coordination - Coordinate equipment needs and ensure proper use and care of company equipment. Communicate trucking needs and material delivery timing to keep crews working efficiently. Work closely with dispatch, plants, and material sources to maintain steady production. Identify equipment or material issues early and communicate them to the Project Superintendent.
• Communication & Documentation - Maintain clear communication with the Project Superintendent and Operations Managers. Provide daily updates on progress, production, delays, and jobsite conditions. Assist with daily reports, quantities, and time tracking as required. Represent Schmidt Construction professionally when interacting with customers, inspectors, and the public.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of paving and heavy civil construction methods.
• Proven ability to lead crews and manage daily field tasks.
• Strong knowledge of jobsite safety practices and hazard recognition.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, grades, and basic construction layouts.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Able to make decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced field environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple moving parts including crews, equipment, and trucking.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable.
• Willingness to work extended hours and varying schedules based on project needs.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 5 years of related experience in construction management or similar field.
• Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Skills

• Strong understanding of paving and heavy civil construction methods.
• Proven ability to lead crews and manage daily field tasks.
• Strong knowledge of jobsite safety practices and hazard recognition.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, grades, and basic construction layouts.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Able to make decisions and solve problems in a fast-paced field environment.
• Ability to coordinate multiple moving parts including crews, equipment, and trucking.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and accountable.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Tuition Assistance/Reimbursement
Comprehensive Benefit Plan
Development Opportunities

Pay

$75-95k

Schedule

Daytime Shift with Occasional Nights and Weekends

Who is Edw. C. Levy?

Edw. C. Levy is the founder of the Levy Group of Companies, a 100-year-old family-owned company that transforms recycled products into construction materials, lightweight aggregates, asphalt, cement, concrete, agricultural products, and more. The company provides steel mill services, flame cutting and treatment, road building, logistics, laboratory testing, and a variety of other solutions for their customers. The Levy Group of Companies is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.