Foreman - Roadway

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United Infrastructure Group continues to be a leader in the transportation construction industry in the southeast with a 90+ year history of delivering successful projects by hiring exceptional employees to work in a professional family environment.

UIG is committed to developing the best workforce possible by constantly recruiting, training, and promoting construction industry professionals throughout our organization.

The primary responsibilities of this position include managing and directing grading crews involved in site work, paving, and utilities.

The Grade Foreman plans, coordinates, and directs daily tasks to ensure that work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The Foreman must have broad functional expertise as well as the ability to solve routine and complex problems.

Our comprehensive benefits package is custom-designed to achieve that goal through access to the following benefits :

• Highly Competitive Salaries
• Generous Performance Bonuses
• Robust Subsistence Allowances
• Comprehensive Health Plans with Medical, Dental, and Vision
• Strong 401k Savings and Profit Sharing Plan with 100% Matching Contributions
• Significant Paid Time Off
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Training, Education, Certification, and Qualification Assistance
• Benefits may vary based on position and length of employment.

Typical Duties include but are not limited to :

Job requires ability to perform tasks on all areas and aspects of construction project, including the ability to work with tools, lumber, and materials.

Ability to lift and manipulate objects up to 80 lbs. Ability to work at heights up to and above 10 feet. Basic Carpentry as it relates to the building and bracing of wooden forms and falsework.

Drive Pile must be able to work off the ground positioning pile in leads, climbing ladders up to 60 feet. Steel and Concrete Girder Erection must be able to work off the ground assembling and guiding girders into final position, including handling as needed to preset.

Able to clearly explain steps, provide clear directions and answer questions while organizing subordinates. Able to properly train subordinates on the tasks being performed.

Able to work and supervise others in a safe manner within the guidelines of the company’s policies. Have mathematical and analytical skills necessary to do timesheets, including quantities.

Able to read and check grades. Able to identify potential schedule conflicts, and problems and communicate with Supervisor.

Able to read blueprints and assist Supervisor with formulation of work plan. Be able to successfully train a replacement.

While supervising a crew, be able to communicate, inspect, handle conflict, and follow directions.

Responsibilities :

• Oversee crews performing site work.
• Read and understand project plans and specifications.
• Communicate construction needs material, equipment, and staffing in a timely manner to Superintendent to prevent delays.
• Inspect work areas throughout construction process to ensure the quality and accuracy of work meets specifications and that crew meets productivity goals.
• Monitor and ensure that crew follows safety policies and procedures.
• Complete required reports (production, personnel time and attendance, vehicle, safety, inspection) on a daily / weekly basis
• Recommend and implement measures to improve production methods and equipment performance to improve efficiency.
• Initiate and participate in personnel actions including hiring, discipline, evaluation and promotion of employees, and terminations.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Qualifications :

• Five years of related experience and training.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to read, understands, and analyze plans and specifications.
• Sense of urgency and ability to respond to changing situations.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and complete work on schedule.
• Ability to effectively communicate plans and work schedules to crew and management.
• Ability to collaborate and work effectively as a team.
• Ability to identify and correct conditions that affect employee safety.
• Able to formulate sound decisions using available information.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive truck.
• Ability to use smartphone, iPad, and computer.
• Ability and willingness to travel and work away from home for extended periods.

Work Environment :

While performing this job the Grade Foreman will :

• Regularly stand, walk, use hands to finger, handle and manipulate object, reach with hands and arms, lift above head, bend to the waist, squat, talk and hear.
• Occasionally lift, move or push up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision requirements include near, far and color vision.
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain.
• Work in construction areas posing greater risk due to moving equipment and potential trip and fall hazards.
• Regularly be exposed to varying temperatures (high and low) and loud noises.

REQUIREMENTS : ALL Applicants must be :

• 18 years of Age
• Able to pass a Drug Test
• Legally Eligible to Work in the US

Please contact us at or call 704-642-9689.

UIG IS PROUD TO BE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (EOE) AFFIRMATIVE ACTION (AA) EMPLOYER

To comply with Federal Law, United Infrastructure Group participates in E-Verify. All newly hired employees are queried through the electronic system established by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) to verify their identity and employment eligibility.

On your first day of employment, you will bring original documentation to verify your eligibility to work in the U.S.

Accessibility : If you need an accommodation as part of the employment process please contact Recruiting at

Phone : 704-642-9689

Email : [email protected]