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 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

• 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