Grading Superintendent

Geukc; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Earthwork + Underground is seeking a Grading Superintendent to supervise a crew of operators and grade checkers in grading operations. The role involves assigning tasks, reviewing plans, and ensuring timely project delivery.

The position requires strong communication, safety awareness, and the ability to multi-task in a demanding construction environment. Local travel and extended hours during the construction season are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to accurately read plans and specifications to perform and verify work.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated with time management skills to ensure job requirements are met.
• Capable of remaining organized while multi-tasking.
• Ability to work independently with little instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assess job priorities and assign crew to tasks to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines, and applies timelines.
• Conducts daily toolbox talks with crew focusing on safety.
• Performs grading duties, project layout, and completes regular paperwork promptly.
• Trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes.

Skills

Read plans

Time management

Independent worker

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Punctuality

Travel locally

Safety awareness

Dependable

Long hours willingness

Job description

Global Earthwork + Underground was formed from the long-standing relationship between Joe Rodriguez and the team at Clarkson Construction Company. Seizing the opportunity to expand on a trusted professional partnership, Global was created to bolster a joint offering of outstanding services from both firms. Global is proud to be a minority-owned business.

Job Summary:

The Grading Superintendent supervises a crew of operators and grade checkers in the company grading operations by performing the following duties.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assess job priorities and assign crew to appropriate tasks to meet deadlines and production schedules.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines, and applies necessary timelines.
• Conducts daily stretch, flex, and safety toolbox talks with crew.
• Fulfills all regular and advanced construction duties, including project layout, and completes regular paperwork promptly.
• Trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and timeframes.
• Enforces all company, and client-required, safety policies and procedures.
• Maintains relationships with Clarkson customers, General Contractors, Engineers, Suppliers, and Government Officials.
• Interacts with departments within Clarkson to keep business moving efficiently: Safety, Project Managers, Accounting, Human Resources, Shop, and others.
• Work and communicate calmly under pressure and high-stress situations to achieve solutions.
• Submit crew members' time using company-provided software and iPads daily.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit, climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, stand; Able to frequently lift and/or move up to 10 lbs. and lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.

Qualifications:

• Ability to accurately read plans and specifications to perform and verify a quality work review.
• Ability to understand job constrains and budgets as projects are executed to profitably close the job.
• Ability to work independently with little instructions.
• Self-motivated with strong time management skills to ensure employees and job requirements are both satisfied.
• Capable of remaining organized while multi-tasking.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Knowledge of current grading equipment capabilities and the desire to learn about new ones.
• Basic phone skills (calls, reading and responding to emails and texts).
• Able to travel within local areas.
• Must be dependable and willing to report to work on time.
• Ability to work extended hours during the construction season.

Must be able to pass a drug test and background check. Global Earthwork + Underground is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, mental or physical disability, pregnancy, sex, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local law, ordinance or regulation.

Qualifications

Licenses & Certifications

Required

First Aid / CPR / AED

OSHA 30

Struck by Incident Train.

Excavation Cert-Comp Pers