REEVES | Grading Superintendent Union, SC

Reeves Construction Company; Union (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Reeves Construction Company is seeking a Grading Foreman based in Union, SC. This role involves supervising grading operations, ensuring safety and productivity, and requires experience with heavy equipment.

The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in roadway construction, strong leadership abilities, and knowledge of traffic control standards. Travel may be required, and fluency in English is essential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in roadway and site construction.
• Knowledge of traffic control standards.
• Fluency in English, both verbally and written.
• Valid, current driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Supervise grading operations in a safe manner.
• Read and interpret plans, set and check grade.
• Communicate effectively with team and stakeholders.
• Plan and coordinate daily activities.

Skills

Roadway and site construction experience

Knowledge of traffic control standards

Excellent communication skills

Leadership skills

Experience operating grading equipment

Knowledge of GPS grade control systems

Job description

Reeves Construction Company – Grading Foreman (Brunswick, GA)

Reeves Construction Company, a Colas USA subsidiary, has operated throughout North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri, and Arkansas since 1923. We are a full‑service heavy civil construction company specializing in roadway, airport, bridge, and military projects, committed to safety, ethics, and performance.

Mission

Position of Grading Foreman. The successful candidate will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence.

Main Responsibilities

• Supervise various phases of grading operations in a safe and productive manner.
• Read and interpret plans, set and check grade.
• Communicate effectively with team and stakeholders.
• Implement environmental, health and safety regulations and policies.
• Operate and maintain equipment, ensuring good housekeeping.
• Plan, organize, and coordinate daily activities and work assignments.
• Analyze construction equipment and trucking requirements on site.
• Maintain daily records of all project facts, events and conditions.
• Recognize potential problems before breakdowns occur.
• Follow company policies and procedures and train employees accordingly.
• Track and report daily work hours for crew, equipment utilization, and quantities of work performed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in roadway and site construction.
• Knowledge of traffic control standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Experience operating grading equipment such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, scrapers, and rollers.
• Travel in short intervals may be required.
• Fluency in English, both verbally and written.
• Valid, current driver’s license.
• Minimum one year as Lead on a grading crew (preferred).
• Knowledge of GPS grade control systems (preferred).

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Climb on and off machines several times a day.
• Operate machines for several hours without stopping.
• Withstand vibration and noise from equipment.
• Use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.
• Stand and walk regularly; occasionally sit.
• Lift and/or move up to 60 pounds regularly.
• Maintain close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision; 20/40 vision required.
• Excellent hearing required.

Employees may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, adverse weather, fumes, airborne particles, wet or humid conditions, high or precarious places, and oxic or caustic chemicals. Noise levels are usually very loud.

Equity

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment view the EEO document. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to meet the requirements of the role, complete the application process, or access the online application, please contact us at 973‑290‑9082 or email [e-mail].