FOREMAN - GRADING

United Infrastructure Group; West Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Group is seeking a Grading Foreman to lead and supervise field crews on grading and earthwork projects in the United States. You will plan daily labor, equipment, and materials, and coordinate with foremen and superintendents to ensure work is completed safely and on schedule.

The ideal candidate will have experience managing crews, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work without direct supervision.

Qualifications

• Basic ability to use MS Word and Excel; familiarity with COINS Systems is a plus.
• Willing and able to manage crews on construction sites.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-starter who can work unsupervised; team player and motivated to succeed.
• Able to travel as required; legally allowed to work in the US; valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily for labor, equipment, tools and materials.
• Follow the work plan and ensure crew is not idle; communicate daily with supervisor.
• Coordinate with Foremen and Superintendents to complete tasks as a team.
• Complete daily crew reports; track hours and quantities; ensure safety PPE usage.
• Prepare pre-pour checklists; inspect formwork, rebar, mix designs and plan specs.

Skills

MS Word

Excel

Crew management

Team collaboration

Tools

COINS Systems

Job description

Brief Description

Position: Grading Foreman

General Expectations

• Constantly seek to enhance/improve the company and its teammates.
• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification.
• Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement.
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence.
• Treat your co-workers and clients with respect.
• Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency.
• Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable.
• Complete other duties as required/assigned.

• Constantly seek to enhance/improve the company and its teammates.
• Continuously improve through education, professional training, and certification.
• Represent the company in a manner that supports our mission statement.
• Train adequate backup personnel to support your role in your absence.
• Treat your co-workers and clients with respect.
• Communicate with honesty, openness, and transparency.
• Act with integrity (honor your word), set the example, and be accountable.
• Complete other duties as required/assigned.

Responsibilities

• Plan daily for labor, equipment, tools and material needs.
• Follow the required work plan for the activities being performed.
• Complete work plans as directed and assure the crew is not idle. Communicate with supervisor om daily work assignments and advise when the activities are completed and there is need for additional assignments for the crew.
• Coordinate with crew, other Foremen and Superintendents to complete required tasks as a team.
• Complete the Crew Daily Reports as required.
• Track crew hours, equipment hours, material and quantities on a daily basis.
• Perform daily JHA’s and Toolbox Safety Talks with crew(s).
• Hold crew accountable to work safely and assure PPE is utilized as required.
• Communicate layout requirements as needed in advance of scheduled work.
• Assist Superintendents and PM with 3 week lookahead schedules and work planning.
• Understand the production requirements of the work.
• Assure daily equipment inspections are completed and submitted to management team.
• Pre-plan utility locates and assure project is accurately marked prior to starting work.
• Coordinate with inspectors as needed.Coordinate with the Project Engineers to do a QC inspection of the work as it is being performed to avoid rework.
• Execute pre-pour checklists in advance of major pours. Inspect formwork, clearance, rebar, mix designs and other plan and specification requirements.
• Coordinate with Engineers on Plans and Specifications for the work being performed.

Requirements

• Basic abilities to use and or learn MS Word, Excel, also (COINS Systems).
• Willing and able to manage crews.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Self-starter and ability to work unsupervised.
• Team player and self-motivated to be successful.
• Travel required.
• Legally able to work in the US.
• Valid Driver’s License.

UIG does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiters, employment agencies, or staffing firms

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER