Grading Foreman: Safety-First Field Leader

Sherwood Construction in; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwood Construction seeks a Grading Foreman to supervise and coordinate a grading crew on varying heavy civil construction projects in the Tulsa area. You will lead safety-first operations, read specifications, inspect work, coordinate with other crews, and train team members to ensure high-quality grade work and on-time progress on site.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving and time-management skills, with focus on maintaining customer relations and meeting project specs in

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead by example that safety is the number one priority.
• Supervises and coordinates activities of work crews engaged in 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

Skills

Safety Oriented

Read Survey and Calculating Grade

Reading Plans

Leading Others

Work Standards

Continuous Improvement

Initiating Action

Contributing to Team Success

Managing Work

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED required

Job description

Sherwood Construction seeks a Grading Foreman to supervise and coordinate a grading crew on varying heavy civil construction projects in the Tulsa area. You will lead safety-first operations, read specifications, inspect work, coordinate with other crews, and train team members to ensure high-quality grade work and on-time progress on site.

The role requires strong communication, problem-solving and time-management skills, with focus on maintaining customer relations and meeting project specs in