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Blythe Development Co

Superintendent

Charlotte, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Blythe Development's operations include clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer ... We are currently looking for additional grading superintendents to join our team across the ...

LeoTerra Development Inc.

Grading Foreman

Kernersville, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Grading Foreman Location: Kernersville, NC Company: LeoTerra Siteworks Employment Type: Full-Time ... Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and surveyors * Maintain production schedules ...

Leoterra Development

Grading Foreman

Kernersville, NC · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • PTO

Grading Foreman Location: Kernersville, NC Company: LeoTerra Siteworks Employment Type: Full-Time ... Work closely with project managers, superintendents, and surveyors * Maintain production schedules ...

Rogers Group

Grading Foreman

Cookeville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position reports to the Construction Superintendent. The Grading Foreman is responsible for coordinating field operations, directing crew members and equipment, and ensuring work is completed ...

Rogers Group

Grading Foreman

Cookeville, TN · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

This position reports to the Construction Superintendent. The Grading Foreman is responsible for coordinating field operations, directing crew members and equipment, and ensuring work is completed ...

C.W. Matthews Contracting Co., Inc.

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Directly supervises grading crew ... Reports on work to Superintendent. * Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site ...

C.W. Matthews

Grading Foreman

Atlanta, GA · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Directly supervises grading crew ... Reports on work to Superintendent. * Experienced on all types of heavy equipment for dirt and site ...

C.W. Matthews

Grading Foreman

Jacksonville, FL · On-site

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

Directly supervise grading crew activities making sure all safety requirements are met. * Conduct ... Work with the Superintendent to plan work for efficient and productive completion. * Read ...

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How much do grading superintendent jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 16, 2026, the average yearly pay for grading superintendent in the United States is $95,168.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $71,000.00 and $115,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the grading superintendent position, and why are they important?

A Grading Superintendent must have strong knowledge of site development, earthwork, and grading procedures, usually supported by extensive experience in civil construction and relevant certifications such as OSHA or state-specific safety training. Familiarity with GPS machine control, project management software, and construction documentation systems is important for efficiently managing site progress and compliance. Outstanding leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities set high performers apart in this role. These skills enable effective management of crews, adherence to specifications, and timely project completion in often challenging environments.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a grading superintendent on a construction site?

As a Grading Superintendent, your typical day involves supervising grading crews, coordinating with project managers and engineers, inspecting work for accuracy and compliance, and adjusting plans to address site challenges. You’ll be accountable for ensuring that all grading activities follow specifications, schedules, and safety regulations, while also managing equipment, materials, and resources efficiently. Regular communication with subcontractors and other trades is key to resolving issues on-site and maintaining progress. This role often requires proactive problem-solving to meet deadlines and ensure quality outcomes.

What does a grading superintendent do?

A Grading Superintendent oversees site grading operations on construction projects, ensuring proper excavation, soil compaction, and grading to meet project specifications. They coordinate with project managers, engineers, and crews to maintain schedules, safety standards, and equipment efficiency. Their responsibilities include supervising grading teams, managing resources, resolving issues, and ensuring compliance with local regulations. Effective leadership and technical knowledge are essential to maintaining project quality and efficiency.

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Infographic showing various Grading Superintendent job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 92% Full Time, 6% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $95,168 per year, or $45.8 per hour.

REEVES | Grading Superintendent Union, SC

Colas

Union, SC • On-site

Full-time

Re-posted 2 days ago

Job description

Reeves Construction Company, the Colas USA subsidiary that operates throughout the states North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Missouri and Arkansas has been a key partner in the infrastructure growth of the Southeast and Midwest since the company’s founding in 1923. Reeves is a complete heavy civil highway and site development construction company dedicated to meet the specific needs of the roadway, airport, bridge, and military market. Reeves prides itself for its high company standards of safety, ethics, and performance. To learn more about Reeves visit www.reevescc.com. 
Throughout Colas USA, we provide competitive pay, outstanding benefits, career advancement opportunities, professional education, and extensive training for every employee. We pride ourselves on upholding the highest standards of safety, environmental conservation, and ethical conduct as we strive to grow our infrastructure products and services through empowering and developing our people, fostering innovation, utilizing new technology, and maximizing vertical integration at all levels of the company’s value chain. To learn more about the Colas USA Family of Companies, please visit www.colasusa.com. 

Mission

Reeves Construction Company is currently seeking an individual for the position of Grading Foreman based out of Brunswick, GA. The successful candidate for this role will have an uncompromising focus on safety excellence. 

Main Responsibilities
  • Supervises various phases of a grading operation, in a safe and productive manner.
  • Must be able to read and interpret plans.
  • Must have the knowledge and ability to set and check grade.
  • Must have excellent communication skills.
  • Responsible for implementing environmental, health and safety regulations and policies (local, state, and government).
  • Responsible for safe operation of equipment and keeping it in good working order, including good housekeeping.
  • Responsible for planning, organizing and coordinating of daily activities and work assignments for your team.
  • Analyze construction equipment and trucking requirements on the job.
  • Maintain daily records of all significant project facts, events, and conditions.
  • Ability to recognize potential problems before breakdowns occur.
  • Must have the ability to work safely and follow the policies and procedures of the company.
  • Must instruct and train employees and ensure the safety of the workers.
  • Must accurately track and report daily work hours for crew, equipment utilization and quantities of work performed.
Qualifications
  • 5+ years of experience in roadway and site construction.
  • Knowledge of traffic control standards.
  • Excellent communication and leadership skills.
  • Knowledge of and ability to operate grading equipment such as dozers, excavators, motor graders, scrapers and rollers.
  • Travel in short intervals may be required.
  • Must be able to communicate fluently in the English language, both verbally and in written form.
  • Must possess a valid, current driver’s license.
  • A minimum of one year as Lead on a grading crew. (preferred)
  • Knowledge of GPS grade control systems.(preferred)
Physical Demands and Work Environment
 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 

Must be able to climb onto and up and down a machine several times a day.
Must be able to sit in a machine and operate it for several hours without stopping.
Must withstand vibration from job site conditions as well as noise from other equipment.
Must be able to use arms, hands, and feet in repetitive motions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach and signal with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; talk or hear; and taste or smell.  The employee frequently is required to stand and walk.  The employee is occasionally required to sit.  The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 60 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.  Employees must have 20/40 vision, either naturally or with corrective lenses.  Hearing should be excellent or corrected by audio device.
 

 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
 
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts, outside weather conditions, and vibration.  The employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, high, precarious places;  and oxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud.

Colas Inc. and its subsidiaries are an Equal Opportunity Employer. For details on the specifics of this commitment, please click here to view the EEO document.  If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to:

  • to meet the requirements of the role in which you are applying
  • complete any part of the application process
  • access or use the online application process and need an alternative method for applying
     

Please contact Colas Inc. at 973-290-9082 or send an email to ColasRecruiter@colasinc.com. 

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