Grade Foreman - Winston-Salem, NC

The Caton Companies; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great benefits

Excellent working environment

Pre-employment background check

Job summary

Caton Construction Group in Winston-Salem, NC, seeks a Grade Foreman for bridge and roadway mass earthwork. You will organize and lead a grading crew, ensure safety and quality, and coordinate schedules with superintendents.

This full-time field role requires a high school diploma or equivalent, proven foreman experience, and willingness to travel for local/overnight stays. Workweek typically Monday–Friday 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m., with overtime as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as construction foreman.
• Diploma in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter) a plus.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate grading work according to priorities and plans.
• Plan, organize and lead grading crew.
• Produce schedules and monitor crew attendance.
• Supervise and train workers and tradespeople.
• Ensure safety precautions and quality standards.
• Monitor equipment use and manage budgets.
• Report progress to managers and engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Project coordination

Safety adherence

Team supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience as construction foreman

Trade diploma (electrician, carpenter) a plus

Job description

Caton Construction Group

is growing! Currently seeking a Grade Foreman for our bridge/roadway construction project in Forsyth County, North Carolina (Winston-Salem).

Summary/Objective

The Grade Foreman is a field position that is responsible to organize and lead a crew to safely and efficiently perform mass earthwork and excavating activities, balancing highway and road construction/reconstruction. The Foreperson works under the general direction of the Superintendent.

Essential Functions

• Coordinating construction work according to priorities and plans.
• Plan, organize and lead grading crew.
• Producing schedules and monitor attendance of crew.
• Allocating general and daily responsibilities.
• Coordinate tasks according to priorities and plans.
• Schedule aggregate material quantities and deliveries. Determine trucking needs and schedule truck.
• Allocate general and daily responsibilities.
• Supervise and train workers and tradespeople.
• Ensure labor and other resources are adequate.
• Guarantee all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
• Supervise the use of machinery and equipment.
• Monitor expenditure and ensure it remains within budget.
• Resolve problems when they arise.
• Report on progress to managers, engineers etc.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Normal days and hours of work are Monday – Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. with time provided for lunch, hours may vary. Work may be local or out of town in which case overnight stays are required. This position frequently requires long hours and weekend work.

Travel/ Driving

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

Driver’s license is required.

Supervisory Responsibility

Assigning work to subordinates, as well as establishing deadlines and modifying work schedules to meet deadlines as needed

Required Education And Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proven experience as construction foreman
• diploma in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter etc.) a plus.

Why You Should Apply

Excellent working environment

Working For a Company That Cares About Your Success

Working for a growing company with great benefits!

Employment is conditional on satisfactorily completing all pre-employment requirements including background and drug screen. Starting wages depend skills and experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Minorities and females are encouraged to apply.

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