Grade Foreman - Traveling

Hi-Way Paving, Inc.; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Career growth opportunities

Inclusive work environment

Job summary

Hi-Way Paving, Inc. is looking for an experienced Grade Foreman to lead our crew on highways and airfields. The successful candidate will manage production goals, oversee equipment, and ensure safety practices.

Applicants should have at least 3 years of experience in heavy/highway construction, with a preference for experience in concrete paving at airfields. This position involves significant travel to various job sites, including Charlotte, NC. We offer competitive compensation and a supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Foreman experience in heavy/highway construction.
• Experience in leading concrete paving crews at airfields preferred.
• Enhanced training in safety and OSHA regulations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead dirt crew to meet production goals and deadlines.
• Inspect and ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Manage timekeeping logs and equipment documentation.

Skills

Crew management

Blueprint reading

Heavy equipment operation

Safety compliance

On-the-job training

Job description

Hi-Way Paving is a general contractor in the construction field that specializes in significant amounts of concrete paving, storm drainage, and excavation on highways and airfields.

Hi-Way Paving is seeking an experienced, hands‑on Grade Foreman to join our team. In this role, you will lead a crew of operators and laborers while overseeing equipment, meeting production goals, and managing schedule requirements on construction projects.

Location: Currently located in Aiken, SC (with future travel required to various job sites including Charlotte, NC, Nashville, TN, and other sites TBD).

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the dirt crew to meet production goals, ensuring work is completed on time and within budget.
• Designate worker responsibilities and create schedules, ensuring that equipment and materials are delivered on time.
• Inspect the condition of grades to ensure compliance with project specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints and project plans to ensure work is done according to the designs.
• Manage daily timekeeping logs and equipment logs, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation.
• Establish and communicate performance expectations to the crew, providing regular feedback and guidance.
• Identify training and development needs for the crew and conduct on‑the‑job training to improve skills and performance.
• Monitor and enforce safety practices, ensuring compliance with all governing authorities and site‑specific safety plans.
• Provide on‑the‑job training and enforce performance expectations.
• Promote and enforce safety regulations according to site‑specific plans and governing authorities.

What We Look For

• 3+ years of Foreman experience on heavy/highway and airfield projects or related heavy/highway construction job‑site management experience required.
• Experience leading or contributing to a concrete paving crew at airfields/airports, preferred.
• Enhanced training or certifications in safety and/or OSHA regulations, preferred.
• Proven experience managing crews and working with heavy equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and project specifications.
• Must be willing to travel overnight to job sites up to 100% of the time.
• Additional Requirements:
  • Ability to gain clearance for restricted/high-security zones (e.g., airport AOA, military bases).
  • Willingness to travel 100% of the time.
  • Valid driver’s license.
  • Physical ability to lift 50 lbs, climb, walk, kneel, squat, push, pull, and enter confined spaces.
  • If applicable, indicate union affiliation in your application.
  • Must be at least 18 years old to meet job‑site safety and labor requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Career growth and development in the growing and essential construction industry.
• A commitment to excellence and professionalism through building and supporting high‑performing teams.
• An open, inclusive, and innovative family‑owned business environment focused on training and safety for all employees.

About Hi‑Way Paving

Hi‑Way Paving, Inc. is a general contractor in the heavy/civil construction space focusing on projects involving significant amounts of concrete paving on airfields. We operate in several southeastern and midwestern states with current job sites in Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina, as well as corporate/back‑office operations in Ohio (our headquarters) and remote locations. We perform most of our work and services as a prime contractor but occasionally serve as a subcontractor on principal contracts with federal, state, and other governmental agencies as well as private owners.

At Hi‑Way, we are doers, innovators, and leaders in concrete paving and construction technology. We’re proud of our people, our work, and our quality. As a team member, you’ll have the opportunity to build your career in the growing and essential construction industry and work on a team consistently recognized as one of the best in the industry.

Hi‑Way Paving, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building high‑performing, diverse, and inclusive teams from the job site to our Dublin, Ohio headquarters. Learn more about Equal Employment Opportunity through this legal overview and supplement.