Earthwork & Grading Foreman-MidAtl

Specific responsibilities include:

• Assist Project Manager in preparing detailed schedule and maintaining schedule throughout the project.
• Prepare site safety, security, and maintenance of traffic and storm water pollution plans.
• Prepare work sequence with detailed plan of attack utilizing work crews as efficiently as possible prior to mobilization.
• Read, understand and interpret drawings and specifications.
• Review and understand detailed list of Subcontracts and Purchase Orders along with contacts with Project Manager prior to the start of the job.
• Coordinate construction activities with local officials (engineering, service dept, fire, police, zoning, etc.) to keep Independence in good standing with the local government and residents.
• Utilize all company resources to their most efficient, practical use. Notify Dispatcher when equipment/resources are available. Consider Independence Excavating resources from a 'company' not just project perspective.
• Resolve conflicts or disputes between owners, engineers and contractors.
• Monitor production, resource utilization and overall job cost vs. estimated cost to maintain profit margin on projects.
• All project activities should be approached from an economic perspective and justified by being able to be illustrated by the cost versus production analysis.
• Perform project close-out activities such as punch list coordination, furnishing as-built drawings, providing O & M manuals and compiling final estimate / retainer billing.
• Responsible for general and specific safety practices, following company safety manual procedures, and cooperating with our safety representative in a positive pro-active manner.

Requirements include:

• 5+ years previous commercial site management experience.
• High school diploma with additional schooling (AS or BS degree) or equivalent experience preferred; computer/site technology skills a plus.
• Must be able to effectively communicate verbally with employees, external vendors, owners and general contractors.
• Must be able to discuss job plans effectively with local enforcement agencies.
• Must have strong organizational skills in order to handle the variety of tasks assigned.
• Must develop positive working relationships with owners and project engineers as well as local government offices.

Along with a competitive salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package. Interested candidates should submit their resume along with salary history and requirements.

We are an equal opportunity employer.