Grading Foreman

Jobot; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Grading Foreman for a permanent on-site role in Blacksburg, VA. You will lead grading crews on civil sitework and infrastructure projects, turning complex plans into safe, productive operations while upholding quality and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong reading of drawings and elevations, and proven leadership. You will coordinate labor, utilities, paving, and earthwork, enforce safety, and mentor crews to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of heavy civil construction experience with leadership of grading/sitework crews.
• Experience with civil sitework, excavation, HeavyBid, shoring, paving, underground utilities.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, elevations, and survey data.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, safety-first mindset.
• Comfort using construction software, digital plans, and daily reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily grading, excavation, and site work operations, ensuring work meets plans and quality.
• Supervise field crews, assign tasks, set priorities, and coach safety.
• Plan labor, materials, and equipment needs with superintendents and PMs.
• Read civil drawings and survey data to achieve required lines, grades, and drainage.
• Coordinate earthmoving, compaction, and subgrade prep for paving and structural work.
• Oversee pipe installation, underground utilities, trenching, and shoring.
• Support bridge, airport, roadway, and other heavy civil projects as needed.
• Monitor production against schedules and budgets; address obstacles early.

Skills

Leadership of grading/sitework crews

Reading construction drawings & Elev

Safety compliance & reporting

Communication & teamwork

Project coordination & planning

Tools

HeavyBid

Job description

Grading Foreman

$85000 - $105000 per year | Blacksburg, VA | On-site | Permanent

Join the leading highway building and sitework contractor in the Virginias. Careers and legacy, advance your skills and position!

A bit about us:

Come join an established, well respected highway and civil grading contractor that has serviced Virginia for decades. We appreciate our employees and treat them like family and people. Our employees success is our passion as well as doing good work for good customers.

Why join us?

We hire for character and ability. There's not a manager or site supervisor that doesn't prioritize mentoring and advancing the folks they are responsible to lead.

Come see what a contractor look like that values and obsesses with good project outcomes and advancing their employees like they are valued. The difference is our goal - come see what your career can become.

Job Details

Job Details - Grading/ Roadway Foreman

*ability to bring crew preferred not required

Take the lead on challenging civil construction projects as a Grading Foreman. This full-time opportunity is ideal for a hands-on field leader who knows how to turn complex plans into safe, productive operations and high-quality results.

You’ll coordinate crews, equipment, and daily grading activities across civil sitework and infrastructure projects. From excavation and underground utilities to paving and major earthwork, your leadership will help keep projects moving efficiently, accurately, and on schedule.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily grading, excavation, and site work operations, ensuring work meets project plans, specifications, and quality standards.
• Supervise field crews, assign tasks, communicate priorities, and coach team members to deliver safe, efficient performance.
• Plan labor, materials, and heavy equipment needs with superintendents and project managers.
• Read and interpret civil drawings, grading plans, survey stakes, elevations, and utility layouts to achieve required lines, grades, and drainage.
• Coordinate earthmoving, soil placement, compaction, and subgrade preparation for asphalt, paving, and structural work.
• Oversee or coordinate pipe installation, underground utilities, trenching, and shoring activities within your assigned scope.
• Support bridge, airport, roadway, and other heavy civil projects as required.
• Monitor production against schedules and budgets, identify obstacles early, and recommend practical solutions.
• Use HeavyBid or equivalent estimating and production information to support work planning, resource coordination, and cost awareness.
• Conduct daily safety briefings, enforce site safety requirements, and address unsafe conditions promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of crew hours, equipment usage, quantities installed, and daily progress.
• Coordinate with subcontractors, surveyors, inspectors, and other trades to minimize delays and rework.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of relevant heavy civil construction experience, including demonstrated leadership of grading or sitework crews.
• Experience with civil sitework, site work, excavation, HeavyBid, shoring, asphalt, bridge construction, pipe installation, airport projects, underground utilities, and paving, or equivalent transferable experience.
• Strong understanding of grading methods, earthwork sequencing, soil conditions, compaction requirements, and drainage.
• Ability to read construction drawings, interpret specifications, and work accurately with elevations, slopes, and survey information.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment capabilities and safe operating practices.
• Proven ability to organize crews, manage competing priorities, and meet production goals without compromising safety or quality.
• Knowledge of excavation safety, trench protection, shoring practices, and applicable construction safety requirements.
• Clear communication skills and a practical, solutions-focused approach to field challenges.
• Comfort using construction software, digital plans, and daily reporting tools.
• Ability to perform field duties in an active construction environment, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

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