Foreman – Earthwork & Grading

North Richland Hills, TX
Full Time
Experienced
 

Capataz – Movimiento de Tierras y Nivelación

Resumen del Puesto

El Capataz de Movimiento de Tierras y Nivelación es responsable de supervisar cuadrillas en campo y coordinar las operaciones diarias de movimiento de tierras, excavación, nivelación, instalación de utilidades y desarrollo de sitios en proyectos de construcción civil pesada. El capataz garantiza que el trabajo se realice de manera segura, eficiente y conforme a los planos del proyecto, especificaciones, cronogramas y requisitos de calidad.

Funciones y Responsabilidades Esenciales

  • Planear, coordinar y supervisar las operaciones diarias de movimiento de tierras y nivelación.
  • Dirigir operadores, obreros, conductores de camiones y subcontratistas para cumplir con los objetivos de producción.
  • Interpretar planos del proyecto, especificaciones, estacas de nivelación e información de topografía.
  • Coordinar actividades de excavación, terraplenes, nivelación, estabilización e instalación de utilidades.
  • Monitorear elevaciones, pendientes, patrones de drenaje y tolerancias de nivelación.
  • Programar mano de obra, equipo y materiales para apoyar los objetivos del proyecto.
  • Realizar reuniones diarias de seguridad y hacer cumplir las políticas de seguridad de la empresa.
  • Identificar y resolver conflictos en campo, problemas de servicios públicos y desafíos de producción.
  • Coordinar con gerencia de proyectos, equipos de topografía, inspectores y subcontratistas.
  • Monitorear la productividad y mantener reportes diarios de producción.
  • Asegurar el cumplimiento de requisitos ambientales, medidas de control de erosión y condiciones de permisos.
  • Verificar que el trabajo terminado cumpla con las especificaciones del proyecto y los estándares de calidad.
  • Apoyar en la planeación, secuenciación y programación del proyecto.

Calificaciones

  • Mínimo 5 años de experiencia en construcción civil pesada como capataz.
  • Sólidos conocimientos en excavación, nivelación, instalación de utilidades y operaciones de movimiento de tierras.
  • Capacidad para leer e interpretar planos, especificaciones e información de nivelación.
  • Experiencia en manejo de cuadrillas y operación de equipo pesado.
  • Fuertes habilidades de liderazgo, comunicación y organización.
  • Licencia de conducir válida requerida.
  • Certificación OSHA de 10 horas en construcción preferida.
  • Certificación en RCP/Primeros Auxilios preferida.

Actividades Típicas de Trabajo

  • Nivelación de terrenos
  • Excavación masiva
  • Construcción de terraplenes
  • Instalación de servicios públicos (utilidades)
  • Preparación de subrasante
  • Estabilización con cal y cemento
  • Estructuras de drenaje
  • Instalación de control de erosión
  • Construcción de carreteras






Foreman – Earthwork & Grading
Position Summary
The Earthwork & Grading Foreman is responsible for supervising field crews and coordinating daily earthwork, excavation, grading, utility, and site development operations on heavy civil construction projects. The Foreman ensures work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with project plans, specifications, schedules, and quality requirements.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
  • Plan, coordinate, and supervise daily earthwork and grading operations.
  • Direct operators, laborers, truck drivers, and subcontractors to achieve production goals.
  • Interpret project plans, specifications, grade stakes, and survey information.
  • Coordinate excavation, embankment, grading, stabilization, and utility installation activities.
  • Monitor elevations, slopes, drainage patterns, and grade tolerances.
  • Schedule labor, equipment, and materials to support project objectives.
  • Conduct daily safety meetings and enforce company safety policies.
  • Identify and resolve field conflicts, utility issues, and production challenges.
  • Coordinate with project management, survey crews, inspectors, and subcontractors.
  • Monitor productivity and maintain daily production reports.
  • Ensure compliance with environmental requirements, erosion control measures, and permit conditions.
  • Verify completed work meets project specifications and quality standards.
  • Assist with project planning, sequencing, and scheduling activities.
Qualifications
  • Minimum 5 years of heavy civil construction experience as a Foreman.
  • Strong knowledge of excavation, grading, utility installation, and earthwork operations.
  • Ability to read and interpret plans, specifications, and grade information.
  • Experience managing crews and heavy equipment operations.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Valid driver's license required.
  • OSHA 10-Hour Construction Certification is preferred.
  • CPR/First Aid Certification is preferred.

Typical Work Activities
  • Site grading
  • Mass excavation
  • Embankment construction
  • Utility installation
  • Subgrade preparation
  • Lime and cement stabilization
  • Drainage structures
  • Erosion control installation
  • Roadway construction
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