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The Walsh Group Grade Foreman in Virginia Beach, Virginia

Overview

Archer Western, a member of The Walsh Group is currently seeking a Grade Foreman for the Elbow Road Project , in Virginia Beach, Virginia.

The Grade Foreman will supervise, coordinate, and schedule crew of 3-15 construction employees daily; oversee Grading operation in assigned area.

Walsh is a rapidly growing, highly diversified construction company, and we constantly seek builders and business people to join our industry-leading team. Walsh employees are "built to succeed" - competitive entrepreneurs with strong character who are energized by working on a team to meet challenges and are willing to take risks after careful planning. There are many compelling reasons why exceptional people should consider a career with our company:

  • Challenging, complex projects

  • Creative and innovative problem solving environment

  • Supportive, communicative managers who reward your success

  • Opportunities for growth, training, and development

  • Flexibility to build what you want, where you want

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Supervises their crews within their specific area or portion of the project

  • Schedules and coordinates activities of assigned craft workers while communicating and coordinating schedules with other trades

  • Read specifications, such as plans to determine construction requirements or to plan procedures

  • Locate, measure, and mark site locations or placement of structures or equipment, using measuring and marking equipment

  • Record information such as personnel, production, or operational data on specified forms or reports

  • Provide assistance to workers engaged in construction or extraction activities, using hand tools or other equipment

  • Examine and inspect work progress, equipment, and construction sites to verify safety and to ensure that specifications are met

  • Must adhere to safety protocol, and work in a drug-free environment

  • Train and supervise workers on company policies, safety practices, regulations and procedures

Qualifications

  • 5 years Construction Foreman experience preferred

  • 5-8 years of verifiable construction experience required

  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities; experience managing crews and subcontractors preferred

  • Ability to communicate effectively with crew members, project management, subcontractors, and vendors

  • Ability to effectively read and understand work plans

  • Requires ability to climb and maintain balance on scaffold/ladder

  • Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs; may be required to work in adverse weather conditions.

  • Requires the ability to comply with all safety policies and procedures; communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors to ensure projects are completed properly.

  • Possess a strong work ethic and desire to learn.

  • Requires good manual dexterity; may be standing, bending, kneeling or sitting for long periods.

  • Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening

If hired by The Walsh Group, you must be in compliance with your employment location’s COVID-19 related requirements, if any.

The Walsh Group, Ltd. Is committed to providing equal opportunity to qualified applicants with disabilities to compete for jobs. To request a reasonable accommodation in completing this application, please contact the Human Resources Department at 312-563-5905 or hr@walshgroup.com .

An Equal Opportunity Employer, Disability/Veteran

Job Locations US-VA-Virginia Beach

Job ID 2024-13991

Category Transportation

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