Grading Foreman

Palmetto Sitework Services; Orangeburg (SC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Palmetto Sitework Services is seeking a full-time construction crew manager based in Orangeburg, SC. The role involves overseeing production and safety compliance, managing crew attendance and tasks, and resolving onsite conflicts quickly.

The ideal candidate should have extensive knowledge of construction best practices, leadership and communication skills, and a good understanding of heavy equipment. Local travel to various worksites is required.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to read and convey information from blueprints.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Good physical condition and stamina.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and enforce safety rules.
• Manage crew and monitor attendance.
• Coordinate daily tasks and adjust priorities.
• Conduct daily toolbox meetings on safety.
• Develop quality standards on site.
• Resolve conflicts quickly.
• Report project status regularly.
• Operate equipment as necessary.

Skills

Construction best practices

Equipment maintenance

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Knowledge of heavy equipment

Job description

Based in Orangeburg, SC, we are a full-service contractor specializing in land clearing & grubbing, site grading, demolition and SCDOT highway work. Palmetto Sitework Services provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, genetics or veteran status.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Oversee production and ensure that all safety rules are being followed at all times.
• Manage crew in accordance with availability of employees, contractors and labor laws and monitor the attendance of crew.
• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, adjusting as necessary due to weather, supply, delivery and personnel.
• Hold daily toolbox meetings on the safe use of tools, machinery and equipment including training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures.
• Develop and oversee quality standards on all sites.
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on site quickly.
• Report project status to supervisors, site engineers and officials regularly.
• Operate any equipment or tools as needed to assist the crew.

Job Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, equipment maintenance and use, and OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings, plans and blueprints and convey this information to others.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Aptitude in math and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Good physical condition and stamina.
• Must have knowledge in heavy equipment.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and individual projects to the crew and contractors.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in outside weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to wet or humid conditions and vibration. The employee occasionally works in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and risks of electrical shock. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, taste and smell. The employee must frequently lift or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

Position Type / Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time position. Standard days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Work hours may be adjusted at times due to scheduling and other reasons beyond control.

Travel

Local travel to various worksites is required.