Grade Field Manager (Foreman)

Allan Myers; Louisa (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Allan Myers is seeking a Grade Field Manager to oversee earthwork and grading for site work and roadway projects. You will direct dirt operations, manage crews and subcontractors, and coordinate with material providers while maintaining safety and schedule. Interface with clients, inspectors, and regulators is required.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, OSHA 10, and driver’s license. Prior supervisory experience and knowledge of GPS grade control are highly valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; additional construction education is a plus.
• Experience supervising construction crews in earthwork or related trades.
• OSHA 10 hour certification and valid driver’s license preferred.
• Ability to coordinate crews, subcontractors, and material suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee earthwork for site work and roadway projects.
• Direct dirt operations, excavation, fine grading, and GPS grade control use.
• Coordinate with crews, subcontractors, and material providers for safety and schedule.
• Interface with clients, inspectors, and regulators and document activities.
• Train crew members and communicate expectations for productivity and quality.

Skills

Field supervision

Safety program compliance

Client interface with inspectors

Crew and subcontractor coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Construction continuing education

Tools

GPS grade control systems

Heavy equipment operation

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.

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

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.