Grading Foreman

LeoTerra Development, Inc.; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision, dental, and life保险

Paid vacation and holidays

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

LeoTerra Development, Inc. is seeking an experienced Grading Foreman to lead on-site grading crews for civil construction projects. You will supervise field operations, coordinate manpower and equipment, and ensure elevations and site prep meet specifications.

This role emphasizes hands-on leadership, safety, and schedule adherence. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in grading/sitework, can read plans and elevations, and can work with GPS machine control systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years grading/sitework experience.
• Previous foreman or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and elevations.
• Experience with GPS machine control systems preferred.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise grading crews on site development projects.
• Interpret blueprints, site plans, and grade stakes.
• Coordinate equipment, manpower, and materials for daily operations.
• Ensure rough and fine grading is completed to proper elevations and specifications.
• Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and surveyors.
• Maintain production schedules and meet deadlines.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Conduct daily safety meetings and job site inspections.
• Train and mentor crew members.
• Perform hands-on equipment operation as needed.

Skills

Grading & sitework leadership

Reading plans & elevations

GPS machine control knowledge

Strong leadership & communication

Tools

GPS machine control systems

Job description

Position Summary

We are seeking an experienced Grading Foreman to lead and oversee grading crews on site development and civil construction projects. This role is responsible for supervising daily field operations, coordinating manpower and equipment, ensuring proper grade and site preparation, and maintaining a safe and productive job site.

The ideal candidate is a strong leader with hands‑on grading experience who can read plans, manage crews, and deliver projects on schedule.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct grading crews on site development projects
• Interpret blueprints, site plans, and grade stakes
• Coordinate equipment, manpower, and materials for daily operations
• Ensure rough and fine grading is completed to proper elevations and specifications
• Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and surveyors
• Maintain production schedules and meet deadlines
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards
• Conduct daily safety meetings and job site inspections
• Train and mentor crew members
• Perform hands‑on equipment operation as needed

Qualifications

• 5+ years of grading and sitework experience
• Previous foreman or supervisory experience preferred
• Strong understanding of site development, drainage, and soil compaction
• Ability to read and interpret construction plans and elevations
• Experience with GPS machine control systems preferred
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Valid driver’s license required (CDL preferred)

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Ability to walk job sites and navigate uneven terrain
• Ability to lift 50+ pounds as needed
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Health, vision, dental, and life insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development

Equal Employment Opportunity:

We are an equal opportunity employer and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by law.