Lead Roadway Grading Foreman - Field Operations

CMES, Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

CMES, Inc. is seeking an experienced Grading Foreman to lead grading crews on highway and roadway construction projects in Georgia. The role requires coordinating daily field operations, supervising crews, and ensuring work is done safely, efficiently, and per plans.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong leadership, and proficiency in grading and reading plans. The position is on-site with competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• 5+ years of heavy civil construction experience, preferably roadway/highway grading.
• Experience supervising grading crews, equipment operators, and laborers.
• DOT roadway infrastructure project experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise grading crews performing roadway and highway construction activities.
• Coordinate daily work activities with the Superintendent, equipment operators, laborers, subcontractors, and suppliers.
• Read and interpret plans, blueprints, grades, elevations, and construction stakes.
• Direct grading operations, including rough grading, finish grading, subgrade preparation, slopes, and roadway construction.
• Inspect completed work to ensure grade, elevation, quality, and compliance with specs.
• Maintain accurate crew timecards and daily field documentation.

Skills

Roadway grading

Crew leadership

Read plans

Grading operations

Construction safety

HCSS knowledge

Education

High school diploma

Tools

HCSS

Job description

CMES, Inc. is seeking an experienced Grading Foreman to lead grading crews on highway and roadway construction projects in Georgia. The role requires coordinating daily field operations, supervising crews, and ensuring work is done safely, efficiently, and per plans.

Ideal candidates will have 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong leadership, and proficiency in grading and reading plans. The position is on-site with competitive compensation and benefits.