Grade Field Manager (Foreman)

UNAVAILABLE; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 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 with all job site crews and subcontractors.

The candidate interfaces with clients, inspectors, and regulatory representatives to ensure safety, scheduling, and quality. A strong owner mindset and decision-making ability are essential for project success.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of construction experience in at least one trade discipline with supervisory experience preferred.
• OSHA 10 hour certification is required and a valid driver’s license is necessary.
• Educational background includes a high school diploma or GED; continuing education in construction is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee earthwork for site work and roadway projects and direct dirt operations.
• Coordinate with crews, subcontractors, and material/equipment providers on a daily basis.
• Interface with clients, inspectors, and regulatory representatives to ensure project success.
• Ensure safety, scheduling, and quality standards are met across the project site.
• Provide on-the-job training and communicate performance expectations to crews.
• Document changes, time/material records, purchase orders, and field reports.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Site safety awareness

GPS grade control understanding

Education

High school diploma or GED

OSHA 10 hour certification

Valid driver’s license

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

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.