Grading Foreman

Davita Inc.; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major construction aggregates company is seeking an Operations Manager to prioritize safety, organize project operations, and manage employee relations in Tennessee. This role is pivotal to ensuring compliance and quality in delivering construction materials that impact daily lives. Candidates should possess strong leadership skills, operational knowledge, and a commitment to safety.

Benefits

401(k) with company match

Health Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision)

Paid vacation and holidays

Training and Development Programs

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising employees in a construction environment preferred.
• Demonstrated knowledge of rock and sand mining and related operations.
• Must be able to work outside in various weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Promote safety and lead daily safety huddles.
• Plan and schedule construction operations to optimize resource utilization.
• Provide leadership and training to job site employees.

Skills

Leadership and Management Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Operational Knowledge

Financial Knowledge

Working Conditions

Job description

Description

Build Your Career. Build America's Future.

Vulcan Materials Company is the nation's largest producer of construction aggregates and a major producer of aggregates-based construction materials including asphalt and ready-mixed concrete. When you join Vulcan, it's more than starting an exciting career - you get to make a difference for millions of people every day across the country.

When you join Vulcan, you join a dynamic culture in which career development is encouraged, excellence is rewarded and diversity is valued. No matter the role or the location across the country, every member of the Vulcan team lives through the Vulcan Way: doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

What You'll Do:

Promote Safety. Take an active role prioritizing safety for yourself and others to ensure zero accidents and total compliance with all Vulcan policies and procedures. Will be responsible for leading day safety huddles.

Organize and Plan Operations. Plan the daily operation scheduling of construction projects to ensure optimal utilization of equipment, personnel and inventory requirements, and work procedures in regard to constructing roadways and grading drainage areas.

Manage Employee Relations. Provide strong leadership, training, team building, and supervision to all employees on the job site in order to support the operational function of the business. Workcross-functionally with HR to recruit new employees, provide merit increases, perform disciplinary actions, and evaluate the performance of employees in order to develop talent.

Monitor Processes and Materials. Analyze production and quality control to ensure a quality product is received by our customers. Be aware of the production needs, maintain contact with support; i.e. progress of the job, projected production per day, breakdowns, periodically monitor yield and overruns to assure compliance, etc.; and be aware of their operating status.

Maintain Compliance. Build a strong safety culture to ensure the project is in compliance with Vulcan's safety, operations, and environmental policies and procedures. Manage the health and safety of employees to continuously improve the Vulcan's health & safety performance.

Inspect Equipment and Perform Repairs. Ensures that operators properly maintain equipment, as well as fill out and turn in daily equipment inspection reports. Assist and organize the work of employees in the daily inspection and maintenance of the jobsite to ensure safe, reliable, and compliant operations to maximize production and minimize interruptions.

Additional responsibilities: Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Skills You'll Need:

Experience. Previous experience in supervising employees in a construction environment is preferred.

Leadership and Management Skills. Must be able to provide strong leadership and mentorship to employees, both direct and indirect reports, to motivate and maintain interpersonal relationships.

Operational Knowledge. Must demonstrate knowledge and understanding of rock and sand mining, ready-mix concrete, and/or asphalt operations and equipment, OSHA regulations, engineering principles and procedures, and quality control systems and processes.

Interpersonal Skills. Must be an excellent motivator and team builder. Must be able to form strong social relationships and effectively communicate with both internal and external audiences.

Financial Knowledge. Must possess knowledge and experience leading financial performance to established targets, meeting or exceeding performance goals.

Working Conditions. Must be able to work outside in all types of weather conditions and tolerate being exposed to loud noises.

What You'll Like About Us:

Great Company Culture. Our people share a competitive drive for excellence in an environment of trust, teamwork, open-mindedness and communication.

Safe. Industry leader in health and safety standards. We are committed to creating a safe work environment and protecting all employees and customers.

Meaningful Work. What sets us apart is the work we do impacts daily lives - and every employee contributes.Our aggregates produced are used to build roads, schools, hospitals, airports, and housing throughout the United States.

Health Benefits. Medical, Dental, Vision programs, plus much more.

Rest and Relaxation. Paid vacation, personal floating days, and paid holidays.

Prepare for the Future. 401(k) with company match and contribution.

Training and Development. We see our development programs and helping our employees meet their goals as a key part of our business.

Vulcan Materials Company is committed to employing a diverse workforce. You will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, or disability. You also have the right to be free from discrimination for medical needs arising from pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions.

Job:Operations

Primary Location:Tennessee-Hermitage

Organization:GM - MIDDLE TN/KY

Schedule:Full-time

Job Posting:Jun 2, 2025, 3:33:23 PM