Roadway Grading Lead | Field Operations Champion

CMES Inc.; Norcross (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; 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.

You will coordinate daily field operations, supervise crews, and ensure work meets project plans, quality standards, and safety requirements. The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil grading, strong plan-reading skills, and the ability to manage multiple crews and subcontractors.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of roadway grading operations and construction staking.
• Ability to read and understand construction plans, blueprints, elevations, grades, and specifications.
• Experience with rough grading, finish grading, subgrade preparation, and roadway construction.
• Knowledge of traffic control, erosion control, and jobsite safety requirements.
• Ability to effectively lead, train, and manage field crews.
• Strong understanding of heavy civil construction methods, equipment, and production requirements.
• Ability to operate grading equipment when needed; finish grading experience preferred.
• Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience with HCSS or similar construction management software is a plus.

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 proper grade, elevation, quality, and compliance with project specifications.
• Identify and resolve field issues that may affect production, quality, or schedule.
• Assign daily tasks and provide clear direction to crew members.
• Monitor crew productivity and ensure daily and weekly production goals are met.
• Ensure equipment operators and laborers receive proper instruction and training before performing assigned work independently.
• Coordinate and monitor subcontractor activities on assigned job sites.
• Maintain accurate crew timecards and daily field documentation.
• Assist with or conduct jobsite safety meetings as required.
• Support traffic control and erosion-control requirements on assigned projects.
• Monitor materials, tools, and supplies to ensure crews have what is needed to maintain production.
• Maintain positive and professional working relationships with employees, subcontractors, customers, inspectors, and project stakeholders.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Superintendent or Project Management team.

Skills

Roadway grading

Plans & specs

Rough/Finish grading

Traffic & erosion control

Team leadership

Heavy civil construction

Grading equipment operation

Communication

Construction software (HCSS)

Education

High school diploma

5+ years of heavy civil construction experience

Grading Foreman / Leadman experience

Supervising grading crews & equipment operators

DOT roadway project experience

Tools

HCSS or CM software

Job description

CMES, Inc. is seeking an experienced Grading Foreman to lead grading crews on highway and roadway construction projects in Georgia.

You will coordinate daily field operations, supervise crews, and ensure work meets project plans, quality standards, and safety requirements. The role requires 5+ years in heavy civil grading, strong plan-reading skills, and the ability to manage multiple crews and subcontractors.