Grading Foreman

Sherwood Construction; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Construction in Tulsa is seeking a Foreman to supervise grading crews on heavy civil projects, ensuring safety, productivity and quality on every site.

You will read blueprints, coordinate with other trades, train crew members, inspect work, and drive timely completion while maintaining strong client relations. Five years of grading experience and two to three years in leadership are preferred with a clean driving record.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must have a clean driving record.
• 5 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction specifically working on grading.
• 2–3 years of experience in managing and leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise grading crews to ensure safety, efficiency, and high-quality results.
• Read and interpret blueprints and specifications to plan grading operations.
• Inspect work progress and equipment to verify compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Coordinate activities with other crews and contractors on the project.
• Train and develop crew members as needed.
• Operate or oversee operation of excavation equipment (as applicable).
• Maintain professional communication with the superintendent and clients.

Skills

Safety oriented

Leading others

Read survey & calculating grade

Reading plans

Communication

Time management

Team success

Managing work

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Foreman will be responsible for supervising and coordinating activities for a grading crew on varying heavy civil construction projects.

ACTIVITIES/TASKS/SCOPE

• Lead by example that safety is the number one priority.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in activities relating to grading of a job site
• Ensure efficiency and quality work relating to grading
• Supervise, coordinate and schedule activities with other crews and contractors on a project
• Read specifications, such as blueprints, to determine construction requirements and procedure planning
• Inspect work progress, equipment or construction sites to verify safety, quality and specifications are met
• Locate, measure and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment
• Coordinate work activities with other construction project activities
• Confer with superintendent or technical personnel, other departments or contractors to resolve problems or to coordinate activities
• Assist workers engaged in construction activities, using hand tools or other equipment
• Train and develop crew members as deemed necessary
• Maintain good customer relations by acting in a professional and courteous manner
• Ability to proficiently operate excavator, front bucket loaders, fork lift and skid steer.
• Other duties as assigned

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Safety
• Quality
• Production

COMPETENCIES

• Safety Oriented
• Read Survey and Calculating Grade
• Reading Plans
• Leading Others
• Work Standards
• Continuous Improvement
• Initiating Action
• Contributing to Team Success
• Managing Work (Time Management)
• Communication

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or GED required
• Must have a clean driving record
• 5 years of quality experience in heavy civil construction specifically working on grading
• 2-3 years of experience in managing and leading a team

CERTIFICATION/OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Calculating grade, Cuts / Fills
• Judgement and decision making
• Critical thinking
• Reading comprehension
• Excellent oral and written communication
• Logical reasoning
• Time management

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Keyboarding/typing
• Ability to read effectively from a computer screen and/or a paper copy
• Ability to handle a large volume of work and perform multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to effectively verbally communicate
• Ability to stand, sit, stoop, bend, walk and lift heavy objects (50 lbs)
• Work outside in varying weather conditions

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in a variety of weather conditions with exposure to outdoor elements.
• We are an Equal Opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, medical condition, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law.

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