Grading Foreman – Highway/DOT
On-siteAtlanta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Lead grading crews and manage daily field production on active DOT and heavy civil projects, directing earthwork operations including mass excavation, embankment, subgrade preparation, rough grading, and final finish grade. Read and interpret plans, drawings, and survey data to execute work accurately, while coordinating equipment, materials, and manpower to maintain output targets and minimize downtime. Enforce jobsite safety standards, conduct orientations, and address field conditions in real time while aligning with the Superintendent on scope, sequencing, and schedule goals. This field-based role requires 5+ years of grading experience and DOT familiarity, situated across Metro Atlanta and Southwest Georgia with a competitive base salary, annual bonus, and company vehicle.
Required Qualifications
- 5+ years of grading, earthwork, or heavy civil construction experience
- Minimum 2+ years in a Foreman or field leadership role
- Strong hands-on experience with excavation, grading, and site development operations
- Ability to read and execute plans, specifications, and survey layouts without supervision
- DOT experience required
- Strong knowledge of heavy equipment used in dirt and grading operations
- Proven ability to manage crews and maintain production expectations
- Strong commitment to safety and consistent field execution
Desired Qualifications
- Georgia DOT experience strongly preferred
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