Grading Foreman

Summary:

Founded in 1996, CMES, Inc. is a rapidly growing, privately held Georgia-based civil construction company. We are seeking to add a Foreman to our team to support our continued rapid growth within the utility industry. This role is a field-based position, located and will support the project management needs in the field. This position will work at multiple work site locations throughout the Greater Metro Atlanta, Area.

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 workers 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

• Supervise the project crews, suppliers, and subcontractors

• Manage the timecards/sheets for each member of the project crew

• Assists with or conducts safety meetings on site as required/requested.

• Manage the daily job workflow to maximize labor efficiency.

• Report Job progress to Superintendent daily

• Assists in filling out portions of the Daily Work Report as required

• Inform the Superintendent of all project/customer issues immediately and discuss options for resolution.

• Will ensure all equipment operators and laborers receive proper training and guidance before they are scheduled to complete a project on their own.

• Keep assigned vehicles clean and in good repair DAILY. Turn in vehicle review paperwork and schedule for regularly scheduled maintenance as necessary-notifying Superintendent of scheduled maintenance.

• 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.

Specific vision abilities include close vision and color vision.

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.

Benefits:

CMES, Inc. an excellent team culture and professional growth opportunities. Our total compensation package includes competitive weekly pay, as well as medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and 401K benefits.

EEOC Statement

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment.

Compensation: $60,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

CMES, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer M/F/V/H/AA. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. CMES, Inc. is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran, and without regard to any other characteristic, protected by applicable law, all in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. CMES, Inc. complies with applicable federal, state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including hiring, placement, classification, promotion, termination, compensation, benefits, job training, and other aspects of employment.