Senior Grading Foreman — Civil Site Lead (On-site)

Jobot; Blacksburg (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Grading Foreman for a permanent on-site role in Blacksburg, VA. You will lead grading crews on civil sitework and infrastructure projects, turning complex plans into safe, productive operations while upholding quality and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong reading of drawings and elevations, and proven leadership. You will coordinate labor, utilities, paving, and earthwork, enforce safety, and mentor crews to deliver high-quality

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of heavy civil construction experience with leadership of grading/sitework crews.
• Experience with civil sitework, excavation, HeavyBid, shoring, paving, underground utilities.
• Ability to read construction drawings, specifications, elevations, and survey data.
• Strong communication skills and a practical, safety-first mindset.
• Comfort using construction software, digital plans, and daily reporting tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily grading, excavation, and site work operations, ensuring work meets plans and quality.
• Supervise field crews, assign tasks, set priorities, and coach safety.
• Plan labor, materials, and equipment needs with superintendents and PMs.
• Read civil drawings and survey data to achieve required lines, grades, and drainage.
• Coordinate earthmoving, compaction, and subgrade prep for paving and structural work.
• Oversee pipe installation, underground utilities, trenching, and shoring.
• Support bridge, airport, roadway, and other heavy civil projects as needed.
• Monitor production against schedules and budgets; address obstacles early.

Skills

Leadership of grading/sitework crews

Reading construction drawings & Elev

Safety compliance & reporting

Communication & teamwork

Project coordination & planning

Tools

HeavyBid

Job description

Jobot is seeking a Grading Foreman for a permanent on-site role in Blacksburg, VA. You will lead grading crews on civil sitework and infrastructure projects, turning complex plans into safe, productive operations while upholding quality and schedule.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in heavy civil construction, strong reading of drawings and elevations, and proven leadership. You will coordinate labor, utilities, paving, and earthwork, enforce safety, and mentor crews to deliver high-quality