Grading Foreman

PJ Dick - Trumbull - Lindy; Neville Township (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

PJ Dick - Trumbull - Lindy in Allegheny County is looking for proven field leaders to oversee grading and earthwork operations on highway and civil construction projects. This full-time role involves coordinating crews and ensuring work is completed safely and to specifications.

You'll lead teams, read and interpret plans, and maintain productivity. The ideal candidate has a high school diploma, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3-5 years of grading, earthwork, or highway construction experience.
• Ability to read blueprints, grading plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Valid driver's license and ability to work extended hours.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily grading and excavation for highway construction projects.
• Coordinate crews and equipment to ensure productivity and quality standards.
• Conduct daily pre-task planning and enforce safe work practices.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Knowledge of heavy equipment

Understanding of OSHA safety requirements

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS

Trenching safety equipment

Laser levels

Job description

Highway & Heavy Civil Construction | Field Leadership | Full-Time

About The Role

Trumbull Corp is seeking proven field leaders to plan, direct, and coordinate daily grading and earthwork operations on highway and heavy civil construction projects. You will supervise crews and equipment, ensure work is completed safely and in accordance with plans and specifications, and drive production, quality, and schedule goals.

This is a hands-on leadership role working closely with the Superintendent, Project Manager, survey personnel, subcontractors, inspectors, and utility representatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily grading, excavation, embankment, subgrade, drainage, and site preparation activities for highway construction projects.
• Lead crews of operators, laborers, and teamsters - assign tasks, monitor performance, and maintain productivity throughout the workday.
• Read and interpret plans, profiles, cross-sections, stakes, cut sheets, utility markings, and specifications to establish line, grade, slope, and elevations.
• Plan work activities with the Superintendent and Project Manager to meet production targets, sequencing requirements, and project schedules.
• Coordinate the efficient use of dozers, excavators, graders, rollers, loaders, skid steers, water trucks, and haul units.
• Verify grading accuracy, soil conditioning, moisture control, and compaction requirements per project and quality standards.
• Support layout and grade control using GPS/machine control, laser levels, survey equipment, and field measurements.
• Identify site constraints, utility conflicts, unsuitable soils, drainage issues, and safety hazards.
• Conduct daily pre-task planning, job hazard analyses, and toolbox talks; enforce safe work practices, PPE use, and OSHA compliance.
• Maintain awareness of underground and overhead utilities; ensure crews follow locate markings and safe excavation practices.
• Inspect completed work and correct deficiencies to ensure compliance with contract documents, tolerances, and owner/agency expectations.
• Coordinate deliveries, trucking, subcontractors, and material staging to avoid downtime and maintain workflow.
• Track daily quantities, labor hours, equipment time, and production rates; complete reports, timecards, and field documentation accurately and on time.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 3-5 years of grading, earthwork, or heavy highway construction experience, including prior crew leadership or foreman-level responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of highway earthwork operations: excavation, fill placement, proof rolling, subgrade preparation, drainage, and compaction.
• Ability to read blueprints, grading plans, profiles, and specifications.
• Experience with line and grade control using survey stakes, laser, GPS, and/or machine control systems.
• Working knowledge of heavy equipment used in grading and earthwork operations.
• Understanding of OSHA safety requirements, trench/excavation safety, traffic control awareness, and utility protection practices.
• Ability to plan crews, equipment, and materials to meet schedule and production goals.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver's license; ability to work extended hours, weekends, and travel to project locations.

Preferred Qualifications

• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification.
• Experience on DOT, Turnpike, municipal, or other public infrastructure projects.
• Competent Person training for excavation/trenching safety.
• Experience with Trimble, Topcon, Leica, or similar GPS/machine control systems.
• Knowledge of erosion and sediment control requirements and inspection readiness.

Work Environment & Physical Requirements

Work is performed primarily outdoors in changing weather conditions and around active highway and heavy equipment operations. Must be able to walk uneven terrain, climb on and off equipment, kneel, bend, stoop, and stand for extended periods. Must be able to lift and carry materials and tools up to 50 pounds. Must be able to work safely around noise, dust, vibration, moving equipment, traffic, and underground utilities.

Individuals with Disabilities

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PJ Dick-Trumbull-The Lindy Group strives to create a diverse, safe, welcoming, and inclusive work environment in which all teams can excel.

We are an Equal Opportunity and VEVRAA Federal Contracting Employer and welcome all applications from a wide range of candidates, including covered veterans, minorities, females, and people with disabilities. Our policy is clear: We do not discriminate based on any characteristic protected by law.

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