Foreman (Grading)

RAWSO Constructors is one of the leading contractors in Middle Tennessee for earthwork, heavy civil infrastructure, and public works construction. If you’ve been looking for a different type of company to build your career, come be part of our team today.  We pride ourselves for our unique culture and work-life balance.

 Your Job Summary

RAWSO Constructors is looking for a knowledgeable, experienced heavy civil grading foreman to coordinate operations and oversee workers at our numerous construction sites. As the liaison between team members and supervisors, the foreman will be the key person in charge of overseeing the completion of the project with a keen awareness of material expenses, permits, and employee safety. If you're the right person for this opportunity, you'll have a solid background in heavy civil construction, strong leadership skills and the ability to direct the work of others and make quick decisions. You'll be well-organized and strongly focused on safety above all and at all times. Because this job is physically demanding, you need to have good physical stamina, the endurance to work in all weather conditions, and the strength to lift up to 50 pounds.

Your Responsibilities as our Grading Foreman

• Oversee and ensure that all safety rules are being followed at all sites at all times.
• Produce work schedules in accordance with the availability of employees, contractors and labor laws and monitor the attendance of crew.
• Coordinate daily tasks according to priorities and plans, adjusting as necessary due to weather, supply delivery, and personnel.
• Ability to delegate responsibilities and individual projects to the crew and contractors.
• Recruit, hire, mentor, manage and train team members.
• Provide for adequate resources and staffing to meet safety needs, regulations, best practices, laws and project schedule.
• Emphasis on the safe use of tools, machinery, and equipment including training on safety gear, helmets, and procedures.
• Develop and oversee quality standards on all sites.
• Monitor and manage project budgets on all sites.
• Resolve conflicts or miscommunication that may happen on-site quickly and amicably.
• Report project status to supervisors, site engineers and officials regularly.

Your Qualifications and Skills

• Minimum 3 years of verifiable heavy civil grading foreman experience.
• Knowledge of standard construction equipment and materials.
  
• High school diploma or certification in a skilled trade (electrician, carpenter).
• Extensive knowledge of construction best practices, equipment maintenance, and use, and OSHA guidelines.
• Ability to read drawings, plans, and blueprints and convey this information to others.
• Excellent organizational and leadership skills.
• Ability to communicate and report effectively.
• Aptitude in math and strong problem-solving abilities.
• Physical condition and stamina as required necessary for the job activities.
  
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Here's What We Offer

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Company truck.
• Paid holidays after 90 days.
• Paid Time Off after 90 days of employment and work all year round.
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, accident coverage, and life insurance after 90 days.
• 401K after 1 year.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and a Drug Free Workplace.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age or other legally protected status.  RAWSO Constructors is committed to a diverse workforce.