Earthwork Grading Foreman

Carpenter Construction; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carpenter Construction is seeking an Earthwork Grading Foreman in Little Rock, Arkansas, responsible for leading a grading crew during site prep and dirt work operations. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in earthwork and grading, ability to read blueprints, and experience in running a crew. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards, training crew members, and managing daily operations. This position requires strong leadership and communication skills, with hands-on involvement in the field.

Qualifications

• Strong background in earthwork, grading, and site development.
• Proven experience running a crew on grading or dirt work projects.
• Ability to read blueprints and grade stakes.
• Skilled in operating heavy equipment.
• Willing to work in the field alongside the crew.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with the Superintendent regarding job needs.
• Lead and manage a grading crew on sitework.
• Ensure all work meets project specs and quality standards.
• Train and mentor crew members.
• Conduct daily safety checks and address hazards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Heavy equipment operation

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Job description

The Earthwork Grading Foreman is responsible for leading a crew in all aspects of grading and site prep. This position runs the day-to-day dirt work operations on the jobsite, making sure work is done safely, efficiently, and to grade. The Foreman sets the pace, keeps the crew on track, and works alongside them when needed to get the job done right.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily communication with the Superintendent regarding job specific needs including workforce and equipment requirements.
• Lead and manage a grading crew on sitework and earthmoving projects
• Read and understand plans, grade stakes, and elevations
• Set and maintain proper grades for pads, drainage, slopes, etc.
• Coordinate daily work activities and keep production moving
• Operate equipment as needed (dozer, motor grader, excavator, skid steer, etc.)
• Ensure all work meets project specs and quality standards
• Communicate with superintendents, project managers, and survey crews
• Identify and solve problems in the field quickly
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe jobsite
• Train and mentor crew members
• Ensures all work follows specified quality standards. Inspects field work for quality compliance, materials for quality compliance and review assembly of manufacturer’s literature and drawings before work begins.
• Monitor production, resource utilization and job costs to maintain profit margin on projects.

Safety Responsibilities

• Lead by example when it comes to safety—no shortcuts
• Enforce company safety policies and jobsite rules
• Conduct daily safety checks and address hazards immediately
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe equipment operation
• Stop work if unsafe conditions exist

Qualifications

• Strong background in earthwork, grading, and site development
• Proven experience running a crew on grading or dirt work projects
• Ability to read blueprints, grade stakes, and shoot grade (GPS/laser experience is a MUST)
• Skilled in operating heavy equipment
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Ability to stay organized and keep projects on schedule
• Willing to work in the field alongside the crew
• Ability to communicate effectively with employees, external vendors, owners and general contractors
• Ability to develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers

Work Environment & Expectations

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The physical demands of construction workers will vary depending on the work environment and will often change in real time.

• The employee must be able to lift (including above shoulder or head), move, and carry up to 50 pounds frequently.
• Frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to input information, handle, carry (with and without assistance), feel objects, tools (of varying size and weight), or controls.
• Frequently reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, balance, stoop, kneel, bend, twist, crouch, or crawl, talk and hear, and taste or smell.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.