Base / Grading Foreman

Professional-Excavators-; Calgary; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

RRSP matching

Career growth

Team environment

Safety culture

Job summary

Professional Excavators & Construction Inc in Alberta is seeking a Base / Grading Foreman to guide field operations, supervise grading crews, and ensure work aligns with project plans and production goals.

You will coordinate equipment, materials and labor, inspect grade accuracy, enforce safety, and read site plans to translate requirements to operators and laborers. The role offers growth opportunities in a dynamic, safety‑driven team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in grading or heavy civil construction.
• Experience leading field crews and coordinating heavy equipment.
• Ability to read site plans and construction drawings.
• Experience with GPS grade control.
• Knowledge of site safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily base and grading crews to meet plans and production targets.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and labor for efficient site grading operations.
• Inspect grade accuracy and site conditions to ensure quality and compliance.
• Enforce safety procedures and conduct daily briefings for field crews.
• Read site plans and communicate grading requirements to operators and laborers.

Skills

Experience in grading

Lead field crews

Reading site plans

GPS grade control

Outdoor work

Safety practices

Tools

Dozer

Grader

Excavator

Job description

Professional Excavators & Construction Inc is a heavy civil construction company delivering general contracting, earthworks, site services, concrete flatwork, and asphalt paving projects in Alberta. Our work supports the infrastructure and site development projects that keep communities and businesses moving, and we take pride in bringing practical field expertise, quality execution, and a strong safety mindset to every job.

As a Base / Grading Foreman, you will play a key role in guiding field operations and helping crews deliver efficient, accurate grading work that meets project plans and production goals. This role is central to keeping work organized in the field, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring operators and laborers have clear direction throughout each phase of site preparation and grading.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily base and grading crews to meet plans and production targets.
• Coordinate equipment, materials, and labor for efficient site grading operations.
• Inspect grade accuracy and site conditions to ensure quality and compliance.
• Enforce safety procedures and conduct daily briefings for field crews.
• Read site plans and communicate grading requirements to operators and laborers.

Qualifications

• Able to work outdoors in all conditions.
• 5+ years of experience in grading or heavy civil construction.
• Experience leading field crews and coordinating heavy equipment, including dozers, graders, and excavators.
• Experience with fine grading and subgrade preparation.
• Ability to read site plans, grades, and construction drawings.
• Experience with GPS grade control.
• Knowledge of site safety practices.
• Valid driver's license and eligibility to work in Canada.

• We offer a corporate culture built on S.T.A.R.T. – Safety, Trust, Accountability, Respect, and Teamwork
• Matching Group RRSP after 3 Months.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive, team-oriented work environment.
• Exposure to exciting projects in a dynamic and growing industry.