Grading Superintendent

Job Summary

The Grading Superintendent supervises a crew of operators and grade checkers in the company grading operations by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess job priorities and assign crew to appropriate tasks to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines, and applies necessary timelines.
• Conducts daily stretch, flex, and safety toolbox talks with crew.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced construction duties, including project layout, and completes regular paperwork promptly.
• Trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Enforces all company, and client-required, safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains relationships with Clarkson customers, General Contractors, Engineers, Suppliers, and Government Officials.
• Interacts with departments within Clarkson to keep business moving efficiently: Safety, Project Managers, Accounting, Human Resources, Shop, and others.
• Works and communicates calmly under pressure and high-stress situations to achieve solutions.
• Submits crew members' time using company-provided software and iPads daily.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand;
• Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read plans and specifications to perform and verify a quality work review.
• Ability to understand job constrains and budgets as projects are executed to profitably close the job.
• Ability to work independently with little instructions.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills to ensure employees and job requirements are both satisfied.
• Capable of remaining organized while multi-tasking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of current grading equipment capabilities and the desire to learn about new ones.
• Basic computer skills (Microsoft Office, Internet Search).
• Basic phone skills (calls, reading and responding to emails and texts).
• Able to travel within local areas.
• Must be dependable and willing to report to work on time.
• Able to work extended hours during the construction season.

Benefits

Global Earthwork + Underground is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.