Grading Foreman

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General Summary

The Grading Foreman is responsible for coordinating, directing, and supervising crew(s) and subcontractors involved in safely, efficiently, and timely completing various heavy civil construction projects, including but not limited to earth moving, mass earthwork and grading.

Essential Job Accountabilities

• Collaborate with Superintendent and / or Project management team to schedule materials, equipment, and work for the crew.
• Complete required documentation and reports including but not limited to, crew timecards, daily reports, logs, incident reports and safety documentation.
• Lead daily communication and safety meetings with crew regarding expectations, changes, and other information.
• Enforce and comply with all Company safety policies, procedures, and practices.
• Train and mentor crew members to enhance their skills and knowledge.
• Support employee counseling and performance appraisals.
• Timely address safety and other job site concerns and issues with employees.
• Monitor job site and crew safety to ensure work is being completed in compliance with project specification and safety standards.
• Communicate with project management team regarding any delays, changes and / or emergencies at the job sites.
• Actively inspect work site for potential health and safety hazards.
• Maintain safe work environment that complies with OSHA standards and safety standards.
• Participate in training and other forms of development to strengthen technical, safety and other skills.
• Perform other duties as required.

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About Granite Construction Incorporated

Granite Construction Incorporated is a member of the S&P 400 Index and is the parent company of Granite Construction Company, one of the nation's largest heavy civil contractors and construction materials producers. Granite is a Drug-Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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