Grading Foreman – Heavy Civil Construction

Sunrock Industries; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO - 3 weeks

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(K) with matching

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Sunrock Industries is seeking a Grading Foreman to supervise grading crews on installation and construction projects. You will plan, schedule, and review tasks, ensuring safety and quality while coordinating with subcontractors as needed.

The role requires strong leadership, adherence to MSHA/OSHA guidelines, and the ability to manage paperwork and timelines. Expect day or night shifts, potential weekends, and up to 10% travel.

Qualifications

• Three to five years of related experience required.
• OSHA 10 hour preferred.
• Current North Carolina Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Supervise grading crew and subcontractors on projects.
• Plan and schedule work and approve tasks.
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA guidelines.
• Maintain site organization and paperwork.
• Submit crewmembers' timesheets by deadline.

Skills

Safety leadership

Team supervision

Reading & writing

PC literacy

Multitasking

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Position Summary

The Grading Foreman supervises and works alongside a crew of employees and occasionally subcontractors when needed to assist in the installation and construction grading projects. The incumbent will supervise work through the planning and scheduling of work and the review and approval of tasks. The individual will practice absolute confidentiality. Good judgment and common sense are required in all duties and any other tasks as assigned. Normal work hours are the day or night shift eight (8) to fourteen (14) hours Monday through Friday. There may be weekend work depending on the contract. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) as required.

• Complies with all safety policies, procedures and established safe practices and ensures that all employees reporting to you do the same. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a supervisor and/or the Manager Safety & Health.
• Trains, develops, and monitors the safety practices (including PPE) of own employees through regularly scheduled safety meetings, one on one development, reminders and disciplinary action, if necessary
• Follows all requirements listed in the Supervisor Safety Procedure Manual (SSPM) including, but not limited to, safety training, emergency procedures, accident reporting and investigation and employee observations.
• Ensures compliance of production staff with all policies and procedures, OSHA, MSHA, and NCDOT guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs as required by Sunrock, MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 and ensures that all employees reporting to you do the same.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists, and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties including project layout and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Organizes, supervises, leads, and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Submits crewmember’s timesheets to payroll by required deadline.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Enforces all client required safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements including crewmember discipline and documentation.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Position Summary

The Grading Foreman supervises and works alongside a crew of employees and occasionally subcontractors when needed to assist in the installation and construction grading projects. The incumbent will supervise work through the planning and scheduling of work and the review and approval of tasks. The individual will practice absolute confidentiality. Good judgment and common sense are required in all duties and any other tasks as assigned. Normal work hours are the day or night shift eight (8) to fourteen (14) hours Monday through Friday. There may be weekend work depending on the contract. Minimal overnight travel (up to 10%) as required.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Complies with all safety policies, procedures and established safe practices and ensures that all employees reporting to you do the same. Reports all unsafe conditions and actions to a supervisor and/or the Manager Safety & Health.
• Trains, develops, and monitors the safety practices (including PPE) of own employees through regularly scheduled safety meetings, one on one development, reminders and disciplinary action, if necessary
• Follows all requirements listed in the Supervisor Safety Procedure Manual (SSPM) including, but not limited to, safety training, emergency procedures, accident reporting and investigation and employee observations.
• Ensures compliance of production staff with all policies and procedures, OSHA, MSHA, and NCDOT guidelines.
• Maintains a clean and orderly work area and meets other housekeeping needs as required by Sunrock, MSHA 30 CFR 56.20003, and OSHA 29 CFR 1910.22 and ensures that all employees reporting to you do the same.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists, and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced installation/construction duties including project layout and completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Organizes, supervises, leads, and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframe.
• Submits crewmember’s timesheets to payroll by required deadline.
• Participates in proactive team efforts to achieve departmental and company goals.
• Provides leadership to others through example and sharing of knowledge/skill.
• Enforces all client required safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements including crewmember discipline and documentation.
• Attends meetings as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and employees.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Basic personal computer skills
• Prioritizes tasks
• Handles multiple tasks simultaneously

Education And/or Experience

• High School Diploma or General Education Degree (GED) preferred.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of related experience required. Other combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Certificates, Licenses & Registrations

• OSHA 10 hour preferred
• Storm water Supervisor Level II Certification Preferred
• Lane Closure Certification Preferred
• Trenching safety and confined space certification preferred
• Current North Carolina Driver’s License

What We Offer

• 3 weeks of PTO (paid time off) (120 hours)
• Relocation assistance
• 8 paid holidays (Eligibility begins on day one)
• Medical insurance:
• Company-paid Dental Insurance
• Comprehensive Work/Life Wellness Program (EAP)
• Two Medical Options: PPO and HDHP with the employer contributing HAS
• Vision Insurance
• FSA / HSA Accounts
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(K), with discretionary matching. Fully vested after 3 years of service
• Opportunities for career growth and development

Sunrock is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes all employment decisions without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, citizen status, or any other legally protected status under local, state, or federal law.

Sunrock Industries is not accepting unsolicited resumes from third-party recruiting firms. If you are an agency or search firm representative, please contact Sunrock Industries Talent Acquisition at [e-mail] for consideration prior to submitting candidates. Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees arising from the use of resumes and online response forms submitted through this source. In addition, Sunrock Industries and its affiliates will not be responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resumes submitted to any employee, hiring manager, or member of the Sunrock Industries team. Sunrock Industries maintains an approved vendor list for recruiting services and will only consider candidate submissions from approved firms when Sunrock has specifically engaged the firm to assist with a search for designated roles. Unsolicited resumes or candidate submissions from firms not engaged by Sunrock do not create any obligation on the part of Sunrock Industries to pay placement fees.