Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, NC, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site work, road construction and golf course construction in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia. We are now 100% Employee Owned!

The company, founded by twin brothers and Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe in 1989. Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base and asphalt paving. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides the asphalt services for Blythe Development Co. Blythe Development employs over 900 employees. This large, experienced workforce enables Blythe Development to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, which gives them greater control than competitors who must subcontract the bulk of the job.

This position is located in Charleston, SC.

Night work will be required for this position.

General Description

The foreman supervises field operations of a grading crew. They will also engage in the trade work performed by the crew.

Key Duties

• Knowledgeable in the areas of excavation and grading
• Directly supervisors grading crew, reporting to Superintendent
• Operates and supervises the operation of heavy equipment on project sites
• Reads, understands, and interprets drawings and specifications
• Provides reports on time and materials
• Ensure all safety precautions and quality standards are met
• Use of heavy equipment and supervision of the use of heavy equipment
• Flexibility with schedule changes, location changes, time of shift changes. Night work will be required for this position.

Requirements

• Experience operating relevant heavy equipment
• 5 years, SCDOT, commercial and/or residential grading experience
• 3 years supervisory experience
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50 lbs
• Needs to have SCDOT experience and knowledge of SCDOT specs including standard knowledge of Erosion and Sedimentation
• MUST be able to read plans proficiently.
• Traffic control knowledge (Training can be provided)
• Has knowledge with GPS and can set and check grades with rotating laser.
• Needs to be able to Operate a Motor Grader, Dozer, & Track Hoe
• MUST be able to work Nights or Days as required or as work allows.
• MUST be able to manage a crew and subcontractors.
• Have good note keeping abilities.
• Has the ability to use GPS and UTS Rover and knows standard set up for motor grader/dozer. Must be able to proficiently check and set grade either using stakes or GPS/UTS.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program
• Paid Time Off
• Vehicle Allowance
• Company-provided Cell Phone
• 401k matching
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, supplemental insurance programs

EEO Employer

Drug-Free Workplace