Grading Foreman

Granite Construction; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Granite Construction is seeking a Grading Foreman to coordinate and supervise crews and subcontractors on heavy civil projects, including earth moving, mass earthwork, and grading. You will work with the superintendent to schedule work, ensure safety, and maintain quality on site.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years of foreman experience, 5+ years in earthwork, and familiarity with GPS grading systems. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential for success on fast-paced projects.

Qualifications

• Two years of Foreman/Supervisor or lead experience.
• Five years in site development and earthwork (preferred).
• Experience operating heavy equipment for earthmoving.
• Heavy civil construction experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Superintendent/PM to schedule crew, materials, and work.
• Complete crew timecards, daily reports, logs, and safety documentation.
• Lead daily safety meetings and communicate expectations to crew.
• Enforce company safety policies and procedures on site.
• Train and mentor crew members to enhance skills and knowledge.
• Address safety and site concerns with employees in a timely manner.
• Monitor job site to ensure compliance with project specs and safety standards.
• Communicate delays or changes to project management and respond to emergencies.

Skills

Two years as Foreman/Supervisor

Five years site development/earthwork

Heavy equipment experience

Teamwork and communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

GPS equipment (Trimble)

Microsoft Office

Job description

Building a career at Granite may be the most valuable thing you could do... Find your dream job today, and be part of something great. Our most powerful partnership is the one we have with our employees. Our people are our most valued asset and the foundation of Granite’s century-old success. We’re building more than infrastructure; we are building your future.

General Summary

The Grading Foreman is responsible for coordinating, directing, and supervising crew(s) and subcontractors involved in safely, efficiently, and timely completing various heavy civil construction projects, including but not limited to earth moving, mass earthwork and grading.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Collaborate with Superintendent and/or Project management team to schedule materials, equipment, and work for the crew.
• Complete required documentation and reports including but not limited to crew timecards, daily reports, logs, incident reports and safety documentation.
• Lead daily communication and safety meetings with crew regarding expectations, changes, and other information.
• Enforce and comply with all Company safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Train and mentor crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Support employee counseling and performance appraisals.
• Timely address safety and other job site concerns and issues with employees.
• Monitor job site and crew safety to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specification and safety standards.
• Communicate with project management team regarding any delays, changes and/or emergencies at the job sites.
• Actively inspect work site for potential health and safety hazards.
• Maintain safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards and safety standards.
• Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills.
• Perform other duties as required.

Education

High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent years of experience

Work Experience

• Two (2) years of experience functioning as a Foreman/Supervisor and or Lead-level.
• Five (5) years of experience in site development and earthwork construction, preferred.
• Experience on all types of heavy equipment for moving dirt and performing site work, preferred.
• Heavy Civil Construction experience, preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledgeable in the areas of dirt work, including but not limited to clearing, excavation, embankment, grading, demolition, surveying, and finish grading.
• Knowledgeable in GPS grading and survey equipment (Trimble), preferred.
• Skills in basic computing and email (knowledge of Microsoft Office a plus).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills (Bilingual a plus).
• Ability to work in a team setting.
• Ability to read and understand blueprint and construction plans, preferred.
• Ability to assume responsibility, interface and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to motivate employees and lead by example.
• Ability to work well under pressure and within project timelines.
• Ability to work cooperatively with a team in a fast-paced and complex environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to work, day, swing, and night shifts (occasionally extended hours).
• Ability to work in constant exposure to outside elements, in all weather conditions.
• Ability to work in safety sensitive construction zones around large machinery and heavy equipment.

About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers.

Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the SanFrancisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the LosAngeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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Notice to Staffing Agencies

Granite Construction, Inc. and its subsidiaries ("Granite") will not accept unsolicited resumes from any source other than directly from a candidate. Any unsolicited resumes sent to Granite, including unsolicited resumes sent to a Granite mailing address, fax machine or email address, directly to Granite employees, or to Granite's resume database will be considered Granite property. Granite will NOT pay a fee for any placement resulting from the receipt of an unsolicited resume. Granite will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees. Agencies must obtain advance written approval from Granite's recruiting function to submit resumes, and then only in conjunction with a valid fully-executed contract for service and in response to a specific job opening. Granite will not pay a fee to any Agency that does not have such agreement in place. Agency agreements will only be valid if in writing and signed by Granite's Human Resources Representative or his/ her designee. No other Granite employee is authorized to bind Granite to any agreement regarding the placement of candidates by Agencies.

Since 1922, Granite Construction has continued its long-standing commitment to building some of America’s largest infrastructure projects including highways, bridges, dams, rail, and power. Recognized as one of the top 25 largest construction companies in the U.S., Granite specializes in complex infrastructure projects and provides award-winning construction services in mining, earthwork, water/sewer, power, tunneling, rail, highway, and bridge construction. Granite also produces construction materials, gravel, ready-mix, recycled asphalt products, and asphalt concrete, and is a proven leader in alternative procurement project delivery. At Granite, our employees are our most valued asset and we are passionate about retaining, developing, and recruiting the best talent available. Our employees reflect our core values: Safety, Integrity, Excellence, Inclusion, and Sustainability and we are continuously looking for individuals who possess a winning attitude and share our Core Values. In exchange, we help you build a career that no other company can duplicate. You will be part of a learning culture, where teamwork and collaboration are encouraged, excellence is rewarded, and diversity is respected and valued. Add our award-winning safety program, ethics, reputation, and commitment to continuous improvement and you’ll see that we are building more than infrastructure—together, we are building your future.