Grading Foreman

Fay is part of Shikun & Binui USA Construction, a family of diversified heavy-civil and industrial construction companies recognized for safe and innovative infrastructure solutions. Our team of experienced professionals demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to safety, quality and service on all our projects. We excel on projects with tight schedules and difficult working conditions. Our innovative solutions and customer focused approach provide our clients with unmatched value and quality.

The Grade Foreman must be able to manage and perform mass grading and excavation, subgrade preparation, road, sewer and water installation. The successful candidate for this role will have a demonstrated ability to recruit, train and retain crew members focused on safety, quality and productivity.

Overall Responsibilities/Functions

• Supervise while contributing to work activities of a 3-5 person construction crew members in their day to day activities
• Ensure compliance with the Company’s Safety Policies and Procedures
• Manage and oversee embankment and pond excavation
• Manage and perform grading and excavation, subgrade preparation, road, sewer and water installation.
• Shoot grades using a transit, laser level or pipe laser
• Ensure crews have tools, materials, and instruction to complete tasks
• Preplan schedule, manpower, and equipment needs on a daily, weekly and monthly basis with the Project Management Team
• Coordinate material and labor needs with Project Superintendent
• Coordinate work activities with owner’s staff and subcontractors
• Report daily crew and equipment hours
• and quantities to management staff
• Understand and meet production rates to meet schedule and budget requirements
• Understand and utilize the Contract Drawings and Specifications
  
  

Essential Skills And Experience

• At least 3 years of heavy highway/civil experience managing construction crews
• Proven track record working safely
• Layout ability with the use of auto levels, lasers, and other survey equipment
• Ability to calculate quantities for materials and supplies
• Ability to effectively supervise small to midsized groups
• Ability to read and interpret construction documents, plans and specifications
• Effective communication and organizational skills
• Ability to work outside in the elements
• Saturdays are required periodically as needed
  
  

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.
• Exposure to moving mechanical parts.
• Occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles and vibration.
• Noise levels in the work environment is usually loud.
• Ability to wear and work in personnel protective equipment including but not limited to hard hat, safety glasses, gloves, ankle-supporting safety-toed work boots and a safety vest.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Extensive moving or positioning heavy weighted materials (up to 50 lbs.).
• Must be able to traverse irregular and steep terrain.
• Must be able to respond quickly to sounds.
• Must be able to bend, stoop, and ascend/descend to reach materials or enter heavy equipment.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas so others will understand.
  
  

Benefit Summary:

Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401K Plan with 4 % company match, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays

Core Values:

Work Safely: Safety is our Culture

Deliver Return: Earning a fair profit increases our long-term value

Value People: Take Care of Employees and They Will Take Care of Clients

Act with Integrity: Honesty Builds Trust

Provide Solutions: Better Solutions Yield Greater Satisfaction

S&B USA Construction and all its affiliate companies are committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to S&B USA Construction. As part of the firm’s equal employment opportunity statement, S&B USA Construction will also take affirmative action to ensure that minorities, females, veterans, and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities.

If a reasonable accommodation is needed for the interview process, please contact Human Resources at recruiting@shikunusa.com or Phone: 412-471-4200 ext. 1032

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