Grading Foreman: Lead Heavy Civil Construction Crew

Duininck; Roanoke (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid Time Off

Company vehicle

Health plans

Dental & Vision

Life insurance

Short-Term Disability

PPE provided

401K match

Job summary

Duininck is seeking a Grading Foreman to supervise grading crews on year-round projects across Texas and Oklahoma. You will plan daily activities, ensure safety procedures, and coordinate field operations for top quality workmanship.

This is a working foreman role requiring skilled operation of heavy equipment, with travel across North and West Texas and potential overnight stays. Qualifications include 3–5 years in heavy civil construction and ability to read blueprints.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of related skill, knowledge and experience in heavy civil operations construction.
• Must be able to read, understand and apply information obtained from blueprints, surveys and job specifications.
• Valid driver’s license.
• Strong communication skills and attention to detail.
• Certifications recommended: OSHA, First Aid and CPR, Confined Space, Competent Person, Asbestos.

Responsibilities

• Plan out each day and communicate to the crew members what activities are to be accomplished.
• Ensure that proper safety and incident reporting procedures are followed. Bring problems to the attention of the Grading Operations Manager and Safety Manager as needed.
• Coordinate, direct and lead workers engaged in the construction activities.
• Supervise crews to obtain top quality workmanship, efficiency, employee satisfaction, morale, communication, commitment, teamwork and pride.
• Review and verify employee time sheets for accuracy before submitting to the timekeepers/Payroll.
• Analyze and resolve worker issues. If the problems are around harassment, work with Human Resources to develop a plan of action.
• Communicate with maintenance staff about maintenance needs on all major pieces of equipment on assigned jobs.
• Relate to the public and to customers in a professional, courteous and respectful manner.
• Follow daily Foreman procedures and protocols as set forth in orientations and trainings.
• Walk, bend, kneel, lift, stretch and sit.
• Work outside in all weather conditions.
• Effectively handle lifting and moving various objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Regularly work extended/overtime hours.
• Ability to travel to job sites across North and West Texas; may include frequent overnight stays.

Skills

Safety awareness

Blueprint reading

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Heavy equipment operation

Tools

Heavy equipment

Job description

Duininck is seeking a Grading Foreman to supervise grading crews on year-round projects across Texas and Oklahoma. You will plan daily activities, ensure safety procedures, and coordinate field operations for top quality workmanship.

This is a working foreman role requiring skilled operation of heavy equipment, with travel across North and West Texas and potential overnight stays. Qualifications include 3–5 years in heavy civil construction and ability to read blueprints.