Grading Foreman

CMES, Inc.

Grading Foreman

Norcross, GA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Vision insurance

    Summary:

    Founded in 1996, CMES, Inc. is a rapidly growing, privately held Georgia-based civil construction company. We are seeking to add a Safety Manager 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:

    Knowledge of grading and stakes reading

    Ability to operate specialized equipment on job sites for finish grading

    Knowledge of traffic and erosion control

    Knowledge of construction technology, codes, standards, etc.

    Ability to read blueprints and delegate tasks at hand to the crew

    Knowledge of HCSS is a plus

    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.