Earthwork / Grading Foreman

Job Type
Recruiter
Reference No.
25521
Salary
$80,000 - $110,000 per year

Description

Join a fast-growing, high-impact civil construction company based in Nashville, TN that's reshaping the landscape with multimillion-dollar earthwork and utility projects! This is your chance to become an Earthwork / Grading Foreman for a company known for tackling large-scale dirt and rock operations, demolition, and site utility work. With a tight-knit, 70-person team driving $30M+ in annual revenue, they’re not just expanding—they’re exploding with opportunity, backed by strong leadership, major contracts, and a reputation for excellence in the metro Nashville area.

Qualifications and responsibilities for this Earthwork / Grading Foreman position include:

  • Minimum 5 years of civil construction experience, with a strong background in earthwork and grading
  • Proven experience leading crews of 4–6 workers in the field
  • Ability to read and interpret blueprints, elevations, and grades; experience shooting grades and setting up layout
  • Hands-on experience operating heavy equipment like excavators and dozers; GPS (Trimble) knowledge is a plus
  • Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate with project managers for materials, schedules, and job scope
  • Familiarity with site safety protocols and ability to lead crews in compliance with OSHA regulations
  • Experience using software or apps for daily reporting, time entry, and project tracking
  • Strong leadership skills with a proactive, team-oriented mindset

Salary: $80,000 - $110,000 per year, commensurate with experience.

Benefits: This full-time, permanent, direct-hire position offers great benefits including a company truck or vehicle allowance, fuel card, pension plan with an 8% contribution and guaranteed 6% return, medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (100% employee coverage), short-term disability, PTO (negotiable), and 7 paid holidays.

DAVRON is the leading Headhunter and Executive Search firm for Engineering, Architecture, Construction and Manufacturing professionals nationwide. Our recruiters have direct communication with hiring managers allowing us to get you in front of company decision makers. You also receive one-on-one interview preparation and insider coaching from staffing experts to help you every step of the way. We want to see you thrive in challenging work environments that bring you excitement and prosperity in your career!

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Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, we want to hear from you! Apply today and let's explore the exciting opportunities waiting for you.

FOREMAN | GRADING FOREMAN | EARTHWORK FOREMAN | CIVIL CONSTRUCTION | UTILITY INSTALLATION | BLUEPRINT READING | HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATION | TRIMBLE GPS | CREW SUPERVISION | SITEWORK | DIRT WORK

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