Grade Foreman (Central, VA)

Faulconer Construction Co; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is seeking a Grade Foreman to supervise the excavation phase of civil projects and report to the Site Superintendent.

The role focuses on directing crews, coordinating equipment, and ensuring work progresses safely and on schedule. You will oversee graders, backhoes, loaders and road-building crews, implement construction plans with project leadership, and uphold the company's commitment to quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years supervising heavy civil grading projects and personnel.
• Current OSHA 30 or greater.
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent management and leadership skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, team oriented attitude.
• Open to personal and professional training and development.

Responsibilities

• Supervises, coordinates and directs grader, backhoe, loader and other road building operators and/or other site crew personnel in the movement of dirt, trees, rocks and other material in the construction of roadways or site work
• Knowledge and skilled operation of road building/site preparation equipment in order to direct and supervise operators in proper and safe operation of maintenance of equipment
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company's reputation for quality workmanship/product
• Work with project leadership to implement construction plans

Skills

Supervising heavy civil grading

Leadership

Time management

Analytical thinking

Team oriented

Tools

Road-building equipment

Job description

Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer, offering our employees engaging and rewarding careers in the heavy civil construction industry. We believe that our company's success and reputation are dependent on the commitment and dedication of our employees.

We improve communities by inspiring people to achieve their maximum potential.

Position Description

A Grade Foreman supervises the excavation phase of a civil construction project and reports to the Site Superintendent.

Job Duties (summary):

• Supervises, coordinates and directs grader, backhoe, loader and other road building operators and/or other site crew personnel in the movement of dirt, trees, rocks and other material in the construction of roadways or site work
• Knowledge and skilled operation of road building/site preparation equipment in order to direct and supervise operators in proper and safe operation of maintenance of equipment
• Responsible for timely completion of work assignments within the estimated costs while maintaining the company's reputation for quality workmanship/product
• Work with project leadership to implement construction plans

Position Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 5 years supervising heavy civil grading projects and personnel
• Current OSHA 30 or greater
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Positive, team oriented attitude
• Open to personal and professional training and development

It is the policy of Faulconer Construction Company, Inc. to assure that applicants and employees are treated without regard to their race, religion, sex, color, national origin, age, or disability. Such actions shall include employment, upgrading, promotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; and selection for training, including apprenticeship and on-the-job training. Comments or complaints regarding matters described in the preceding paragraph should be directed to Human Resources. Correspondence directed to HR should be sent to 2496 Old Ivy Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903.

Thank you for your interest in employment with Faulconer Construction. In addition to a competitive wage and benefit package, we also offer professional development through our Faulconer Academy.