Grade Foreman

Join Rieth-Riley and help our team Pave the Road to Success! Rieth-Riley is a team of motivated, highly qualified individuals who are committed to the success of each and every project. The employeeowners at Rieth-Riley proudly remain dedicated to moving forward. It's the way we think, the way we act — the way we approach every asphalt, concrete, bridge, and allconstructionprojects. SUMMARY Responsible for managing project schedules and promoting safety, quality, and customer satisfaction, while making continuous efforts to maximize long term company profits. The foreman is responsible for maintaining a neat and orderly site. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Accountable for controlling project costs. Optimizing trucking, equipment, and man-hours for the work each day to ensure costs are covered. Accountable for awareness of project yield; for ensuring that the project conditions and procedures result in the smallest possible variance between actual amount of material and theoretical amount of material. Accountable for setting crew manpower levels and for assigning the right people to the job; for ensuring that levels of tools, equipment, and material used at the job sites contribute to cost goals Accurate and timely reports on all cost data and quantity data. Accountable for compliance with QA specifications; ensures that there is communication between the project and QC Department; responsible for quality workmanship. Responsible for safety on the project, including holding toolbox talks. Ensures that proper safety equipment and protection is installed on all equipment and reports deficiencies to the proper manager or superintendent; ensures proper personal safety and protective equipment is utilized. Direct the performance of project craft personnel and report problems to superintendent or manager. Sets acceptable level of expectations and communicates a positive attitude to the employees. Continuously monitors performance towards these expectations and communicates information to the employees to obtain satisfactory results. Performs work of craft personnel on an emergency basis only. Consults with superintendents, estimators, and managers to determine schedule and project needs for material, manpower, and equipment; is generally aware of the activities of other crews. Qualifications Five (5) to ten (10) years of experience of road construction - asphalt, concrete, grading, and underground utility preferred Strong quantitative and analytical skills Must have good organization skills Adaptable and able to thrive in a fast paced, high-pressure environment Problem solving skills with attention to detail Self-motivated; ability to work independently Good written and verbal communication skills Equal Opportunity Employer – It is the policy of Rieth-Riley to assure that applicants are employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their veteran status, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizen status, and/or any other applicable legally-recognized protected class under local, state, or federal law. Individuals with disabilities that require reasonable accommodation in order to complete the application process should contact Rieth-Riley’s Human Resources Department by phone 574-875-5183 or by email hr@rieth-riley.com. Job Type: Full-time Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Overtime Weekends as needed Experience: road construction: 5 years (Required) License/Certification: Driver's License (Required) Location: South Bend, IN (Preferred) Work Location: In person