Grade Field Manager (Foreman)

Allan Myers; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers is seeking a Grade Field Manager to oversee earthwork for site work and roadway projects. The role requires directing dirt operations, excavation, fine grading, and GPS grade control systems, while coordinating crews, subcontractors, and material providers.

Responsibilities include manpower planning, on‑the‑job training, performance communication, and rigorous documentation. Salary ranges from $74,000 to $100,000 based on experience, with a supportive benefits program.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required.
• OSHA 10 hour certification required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Minimum 2 years of construction experience in at least one trade discipline; 1+ year supervisory experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee earthwork for site work and roadway projects; coordinate with crews, subcontractors and material providers.
• Direct dirt operations, excavation, fine grading, and GPS grade control use.
• Plan/schedule manpower and equipment; supervise hourly crewmembers.
• Manage deliveries to ensure safety, profitability, schedule adherence and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure safety via Allan Myers Safety Program and proper PPE; investigate incidents.

Skills

OSHA 10 hour

Driver's license

Supervisory experience

Construction experience

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS grade control systems

Job description

Responsibilities

The Grade Field Manager will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing all aspects of earthwork for site work and roadway projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in civil construction, particularly in directing dirt operations, excavation, fine grading, and GPS grade control systems. This role requires someone who can take ownership of their work, make informed decisions, and coordinate with and direct the activities of all job site crews, subcontractors, and material and equipment providers. Additionally, the candidate must effectively interface with clients, inspectors, regulatory representatives, and other key individuals within the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates technical proficiency in multiple aspects of excavation and grading.
• Supervises hourly crewmembers and plans/schedules manpower and equipment as needed.
• Manages deliveries from suppliers and subcontractors to ensure safety, profit, scheduling compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Follows the Allan Myers Safety Program including preplanning to identify conditions and exposures, proper safety and personal protective equipment and accident investigation and reporting.
• Coordinates and collaborates with other Field Managers, Superintendents, and the customer to implement successful project plans.
• Provides on the job training to crewmembers for assigned tasks.
• Communicates performance expectations for productivity, quality, and safety to crews and ensures progress towards expectations.
• Administers timely and accurate documentation for project-related activities including change orders, time and materials, purchase orders, daily job control reports and receiving slips/invoices.

Salary Range: $74,000 - $100,000, based on experience.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) required (continuing education in construction highly desirable).
• Minimum 2 years of construction experience in at least one trade discipline (i.e., excavation, pipe, concrete, or paving) with one or more years construction supervisory experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 hour required.
• Valid driver’s license required

Salary Minimum

USD $50,000.00/Yr.

Salary Maximum

USD $100,000.00/Yr.

Overview

Our Company Does Work That Matters

Allan Myers is a leading self-performing heavy civil construction and construction materials company with a strategic network of offices, quarries and asphalt plants covering the Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia Beach. We build infrastructure: the highways and bridges that connect cities and towns, the public water and wastewater systems that provide clean water to your home and keep our streams clean. We take pride in meeting the highest quality standards because it ensures our work will have a long-lasting positive impact on the community. When you get home safe each night, you know that what you did that day matters.

At Allan Myers, you are part of a team dedicated to making things better, including your career. We pay well and provide generous benefits. We offer extensive training and promote from within. If you have the drive, we will help you build a career in the thriving construction industry and reach your full potential.

Allan Myers is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.