Grade Foreman

Hubbard Construction Company; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Paid Basic Life Insurance

401(k) Plan w/Employer Match

Health and Wellness Benefits

Job summary

A leading heavy civil construction company in Orlando, Florida, is seeking a Grade Foreman to oversee operations for heavy construction projects. The successful candidate will manage a grading crew, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and coordinate daily activities on site. Candidates should possess a high school diploma or GED and have at least three years of experience in heavy highway construction. This position offers various company benefits and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience as a Grade Foreman in the heavy highway industry.
• Must be well-organized.
• Must effectively communicate with management and employees.

Responsibilities

• Supervise grading crew and coordinate activities.
• Report work progress to the Superintendent.
• Monitor safety orientations and provide coaching.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Site surveying

Dirt work

Communication

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Over 100+ Years of Experience at Work for You! Since 1920, the professional men and women of Hubbard Construction have literally paved the way for hundreds of public and private projects that have supported Florida's rise to prominence. Hubbard is one of Florida's largest heavy civil construction companies. We are proud to be a part of Florida's history and we are eager to continue to serve the Florida market and beyond. The scope of Hubbard's work includes complex highway projects, site development, paving, utility and drainage systems, surveying, RAP and hot mix sales, and state‑of‑the‑art bridge building. We provide multiple delivery systems in design‑build, bid‑build, public/private‑partnerships and design‑build finance. Hubbard Construction's parent company, Vinci, operates through a network of 330 agencies and 770 production sites in 17 countries around the world.

General Description

The Grade Foreman supervises field operations for an Earthwork/Roadway/Grading project. The Grading Foreman will directly supervise and coordinate activities of grading crew and may also engage in the trade work of the employees being supervised.

Key Duties

• Directly supervises grading crew.
• Reports on work to Superintendent.
• Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site projects.
• Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including excavation, grade work, surveying and final excavating work.
• Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications.
• Monitors crews for organizational structure, sizing, crew mix ratios, and wage compliance in conjunction with Superintendent.
• Reports on time and materials.
• Monitors the implementation of safety orientations, safety indoctrinations, provides coaching for improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• A high school diploma or general education degree (GED) is preferred.
• Three or more years’ experience as a Grade Foreman in the heavy highway industry required.
• Must be well‑organized.
• Must be able to understand work directions and communicate effectively with management and fellow employees.

Physical Demands

• Constant physical effort, including standing, is required during a regular work shift of at least eight hours per day. Employee must be able to stand for extended periods of time, and to stoop, bend, and crouch as required to perform Key Duties.
• Ability to lift and carry, on a frequent basis, at least 50 pounds and, at times, as much as 90 pounds, as may be assigned.
• Manual dexterity to hand‑carry generators, lumber and other construction materials, forms, power tools, and hand tools.
• Physical dexterity involving stretching, proper placement of legs, and use of arms and hands in repetitive motions.
• Maintain constant alertness to the multiple concurrent activities of the construction site, including the activities of other employees and contractors, the operation of stationary equipment, and the movement of mobile equipment.
• Frequently walk on uneven surfaces, including natural ground in varying weather conditions.
• Capable of being certified to enter confined spaces, including climbing into and out of excavations up to 20 feet in depth, using ladders or crawling, as required.
• Sufficient skill and visual acuity, under varying degrees of light, darkness, and weather conditions, to provide direction and flagging for operators of cranes with rated capacities of up to 300 tons.
• The Grade Foreman must be able to climb on and off heavy mobile equipment safely.

Work Environment

• Work is performed outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Work environment periodically exposes the employees to high levels of noise, grease, and dust that are typically associated with a construction project.
• Employee regularly works near heavy equipment and moving machinery.
• Work may involve a variety of substances commonly found on construction sites such as form oil, grease, curing compounds, gasoline, diesel fuel and ready mixed concrete.

Company Benefits

• Company Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Company Paid Long Term Disability Policy
• Company Paid Vacation & Holiday Pay
• Company Paid Parental Leave
• Company Paid Maternity Leave
• Company Paid Employee/Family Assistance Program (EAP)
• Voluntary Medical & Vision Insurance
• Voluntary Dental Insurance
• Voluntary Short Term Disability
• Voluntary Supplemental Term Life
• Voluntary Accident, Legal, Hospital, Critical Illness Policies
• 401(k) Plan w/Employer Match
• Annual Company Stock Purchase Opportunities
• Health and Wellness Benefits, including Monthly Gym/Fitness Incentives

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

Drug‑Free Workplace

We promote a Drug‑Free Workplace.

Company Designation

Blythe Construction, Inc. - Hubbard Construction Company - Northeast Paving - Sunmount Paving - Virginia Paving Company, are hereby referred to as VINCI CONSTRUCTION USA

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