Grading Foreman

Company: Hunter Contracting
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: May 4, 2021

Job Description:

Are you looking for a company you can grow with? A company where you feel like part of the family and not just another employee number? Do you want to be a part of something great? Hunter Contracting Co. is a family-owned, heavy civil contracting firm serving Arizona since 1961. We are looking for good, hard-working, high-energy, self-motivating, professional individuals to grow with our project needs. We are seeking a Grading Foreman who is responsible to oversee, direct, and manage the activities of workers engaged in excavations and grading of all right of way for construction projects in coordination with the Project Superintendent.Responsible for:

• Understanding project plans, installation and construction of roadways and structures.
• Studying contract documents (i.e., specifications, details and plans) and estimates to establish construction procedures for each phase of construction based on start and completion times, staffing requirements and knowledge of available tools, equipment, personnel, and building methods.
• Estimating material, equipment, and worker requirements to complete job.
• Leading and directing workers and subcontractors, ensuring production quality, safety and productivity, and ensuring any production or personnel problems are resolved effectively.
• Verifying and recording production data.
• Reviewing, analyzing, and discussing the project progress with project team, coordinating any activities with other departments or individuals.
• Ensures curvature of grading surfaces established by survey and set by grade checkers.
• Supervises workers engaged in operating machines to build, tamp, smooth and establish the elevation for subgrade of highway, streets, sidewalks, culverts and landscaped areas.
• Ensuring adherence with safety standards.Work Qualifications:
  • Ability to read blue prints.
  • Experience in leadership techniques, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
  • Knowledge of materials, methods, operating practices and the tools involved in construction projects.
  • Ability to motivate, develop, train, and lead people as they work, identifying the best people for the job.
  • Ability to manage own time and the time of others.
  • Ability to follow oral and written directions, plans, specifications, and contract documents.
  • Ability to work without close supervision and be able to adapt to a wide variety of conditions.Education & Work Experience Requirements:
    • Two (2) or more years supervisory experience; AND,
    • Minimum 5 years construction experience.
    • Must have experience operating heavy equipment.
    • Possesses a valid Drivers License.
    • Underground and structural experience a plus.What we are proud to offer you :
    • Medical/Telemedicine
    • Dental/ Vision
    • Flexible Spending Account
    • Health Savings Account
    • 401K Retirement Plan
    • Life Insurance
    • Health and Wellness Programs
    • Paid Time Off
    • Holiday and Sick Time Pay
    • Company Vehicle We do E-Verify, Background Checks and Drug Screens Women, Minorities and Veterans are encouraged to apply. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY statement Hunter provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. Hunter complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, training, apprenticeship, and/or on-the-job training. M/F/D/V

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