Grade Foreman

SEFNCO Communications Inc; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)

Healthcare coverage

Paid time off and holidays

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

MasTec Civil in Columbia, SC, seeks a Grade Foreman to lead a crew, oversee motor grader operations, and ensure precise grading aligned with project specs and schedules.

You will drive safety, coordinate tasks, and communicate effectively across teams to deliver quality outcomes on major civil projects in the region.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet schedules.
• Experience coordinating a multi-person crew.
• Ability to read and interpret drawings and plans.
• Strong knowledge of construction site regulations and safety.
• Commitment to high-quality building practices.
• Skilled in identifying and solving problems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily tasks and adjust plans due to weather, supply, and staff.
• Lead safety meetings with crew at start of activities.
• Explain construction means and methods to crew and contractors.
• Delegate responsibilities to crew and contractors.
• Provide resources and staffing to meet schedules and regulations.
• Promote safe use of tools and equipment and train on safety gear.
• Resolve conflicts quickly and amicably.
• Report project status to supervisors.
• Maintain a clean, organized work area and practice good housekeeping.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Leadership and crew coordination

Reading and understanding drawings

Construction site regulations

Quality building practices

Problem solving

Work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Ready to lead from the front and make your mark on major civil construction projects? MasTec Civil, a MasTec Company, is looking for a skilled Grade Foreman to bring expertise, leadership, and precision to our growing team in Columbia, SC. If you thrive in a hands‑on role where your work shapes communities and drives project success, we want to hear from you.

The Grade Foreman oversees and performs motor grader operations while leading a crew to ensure precise grading, site preparation, and adherence to project specifications, safety standards, and production schedules.

Company Overview

Founded in 1987, MasTec Civil (formerly known as Condotte America), a MasTec Company, is a heavy highway contractor specializing in the construction of complex transportation projects that include roadway, bridges, interchanges, mass transit, and tolling facilities. In short, we build the roads and bridges connecting our families, communities, and nation. In doing so, client satisfaction is of primary importance to us, and our record reflects our emphasis on understanding our client needs in order to exceed their expectations.

MasTec Civil is part of the MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure (CE&I) business segment. The CE&I segment generates over $4.5 billion in annual revenue, providing construction services across our renewables, industrial, infrastructure, and general building operating groups. Sustainability and safety are foundational to our culture and influence everything we do.

MasTec, a minority‑owned Fortune 500 company, has shaped the construction industry for more than 90 years. With over 35,000 employees and 400 offices nationwide, we provide flexibility and career growth in dynamic work environments. Join one of the largest construction firms in the country (Engineering News-Record [ENR]: #1 in Power, #16 Top 50 Domestic Heavy Contractors, #13 Transportation Contractor).

Responsibilities

• Coordinating daily tasks according to priorities and plans, making changes when necessary due to weather, supply, delivery, and personnel.
• Sustain daily safety meetings with all crew members at the beginning of each different job activity.
• Clarify and explain, as needed, to all crew members the construction means and methods to be utilized during daily job activities.
• Delegating individual responsibilities and projects to crew members and contractors
• Providing adequate resources and staffing to meet project schedules, laws, regulations, best practices, and safety needs.
• Emphasizing the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment while providing training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures
• Resolving conflicts or miscommunications quickly and amicably
• Regularly reporting project status to supervisors.
• Ensuring a clean and organized work area and improving and maintaining good housekeeping practices.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Ability to oversee and coordinate a variety of people in different roles.
• Ability to read and understand drawings and plans.
• Thorough understanding of legal requirements relating to construction and building sites.
• Thorough understanding of quality building practices.
• Ability to quickly identify problems and efficiently solve them.

What's in it for you:

Financial Wellbeing

• Competitive pay with ongoing performance review and merit increase
• 401(k) with company match & Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Flexible spending account (Healthcare & Dependent care)

Health & Wellness

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance (plan choice) - coverage for spouse, domestic partner, and children
• Diabetes Management, Telehealth Coverage, Prescription Drug Plan, Pet Insurance

Family & Lifestyle

• Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, Bereavement Leave
• Military Leave, including Differential Pay and Benefits Continuation
• Employee Assistance Program

Planning for the Unexpected

• Short and long-term disability, life insurance, and accidental death & dismemberment
• Voluntary life insurance, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity coverage
• Emergency Travel Assistance Program
• Group legal plan

Position may be subject to pre-employment screening, which may include background check and drug testing. Accessibility: If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process, contact [e-mail]. Due to the high volume of applications received, we are unable to respond to individual requests regarding application status. Please log into your candidate profile for up-to-date information.

MasTec, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. The Company's policy is not to unlawfully discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, and local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants and employees based on any of these protected categories. It is also MasTec's policy to comply with all applicable state, federal and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

MasTec Clean Energy & Infrastructure and our subsidiaries do not work with any third-party recruiters or agencies without a valid signed agreement and partnership with the Corporate Talent Acquisition Team.