Grading Supervisor - Madison

Edgerton Contractors, Inc.; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgerton Contractors, Inc. is seeking a Grading Supervisor in Madison, Wisconsin, to oversee earthmoving projects. This role requires strong leadership, safety compliance, and effective communication with the project team. Responsibilities include coordinating work plans, tracking project progress, and ensuring high-quality safety practices.

The ideal candidate will have about 5 years of experience in grading operations and a proven track record of safety and leadership on job sites. Join a team that values integrity and teamwork!

Qualifications

• Proven track record of consistent safe work practices.
• Strong leadership skills and leads by example.
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Field Operations Manager to develop the plan for the work.
• Communicate the plan to the trades people and track progress for the project/task.
• Deliver daily field reports and track productivity.

Skills

Leadership skills

Safe work practices

Communication

Job description

Overview

Grading Supervisor — Edgerton is a premier, earthmoving, and underground utility company. We seek opportunities where our depth of experience and creativity can add value to the entire project beyond the earthmoving phase. We value integrity, teamwork, and transparent communication.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the Project Manager and Field Operations Manager to develop the plan for the work on a given project.
• Communicate the plan to the trades people and track progress for the project/task.
• Serve as a working supervisor with approximately 5 years of experience in grading operations or related work.
• Report directly to the Field Operations Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.

Specific Qualifications

• Proven track record of consistent safe work practices
• Strong leadership skills and leads by example
• Has completed safety training per Edgerton training curriculum
• Plans, communicates and monitors the safe work practices on given projects
• Assists in developing initial work plan and schedule for the project with the project team
• Communicates the plan with the trades people and updates the plan through the life of the project in conjunction with the general superintendent and project manager
• Plans and communicates the resources for the project with project team to meet schedule and budget
• Ability to read and interpret plans and specifications
• Runs the daily JHA/Work Plan and stretch and flex meeting with the crews
• Delivers daily field reports, tracks quantities produced and productivity, assists in the preparation of look ahead schedules and takes a leadership role in the safety of the project
• Communicates progress with project team on a frequent basis
• Communicates with subcontractors, vendors, and clients during the construction process
• Communicates with general superintendent, crews and project manager during the construction process
• Assists in the growth of up and coming foreman
• Has a solid track record of high quality work

Edgerton is an equal opportunity employer.