Grading Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits :

• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance

Summary :

Founded in 1996, CMES, Inc. is a rapidly growing, privately held Georgia-based civil construction company. We are seeking to add a Grading Foreman to our team to support our continued rapid growth within the highway construction industry.

Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities :

Complete highway / road projects to job specifications and within the assigned time and budget as assigned by Superintendent

Supervise and coordinate the activity of project crews, suppliers, and subcontractors to ensure that work is done safely, correctly, and timely

Inspect quality of work to ensure company standards and project specifications are met

Analyze and resolve work related problems

Manage the timecards / sheets for each member of the project crew

Assists with or conducts safety meetings on site as required / requested.

Will ensure all equipment operators and laborers receive proper training and guidance before they are scheduled to complete a project on their own.

Directs work progress of subcontractors on job sites assigned.

Ensures subcontractors are meeting goals (daily / weekly, etc.) on a consistent basis.

Routinely inventory project materials on company vehicles to ensure adequate supply necessary on stock items is present for job completion.

Maintain a cooperative and positive working relationship with customers, coworkers, and the business community.

Skills / Qualifications :

Education and Experience :

A High School Diploma or Equivalent

5-10 years of relevant experience, mainly in roadway projects

Working experience mainly in roadway projects

Communication Skills :

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, plus demonstrated ability to work across varied disciplines

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to read and comprehend complex instructions, correspondence, and memos

Ability to write simple correspondence.

Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the company

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete and abstract variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Physical Demands :

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

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, talk and / or hear.

The employee is frequently required to use hands to type and write. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch and / or crawl. The employee must also occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to frequently inspect the project and may be exposed to ongoing construction and various weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment may range from moderate to loud.