Grading Superintendent

Blythe Development, headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, is a licensed general contractor specializing in site development, road construction, and golf course construction across North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. We are 100% employee-owned.

Founded in 1989 by Charlotte natives Jack and Frank Blythe, Blythe Development performs clearing, grading, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, waterline, curb and gutter, sidewalk, concrete paving, retaining walls, culverts, bridges, stone base, and asphalt paving. Our more than 900 employees enable us to self-perform 80% of site groundwork, providing greater control over safety, quality, schedules, and costs. Blythe Brothers Asphalt Company provides our asphalt services.

Join our team as a Grading Superintendent. We are seeking an experienced heavy civil construction leader to oversee grading crews, site development operations, heavy equipment, subcontractors, production, jobsite safety, quality control, scheduling, and project cost control across the Carolinas.

Job Overview

The Grading Superintendent plans, organizes, and controls construction activities; leads employees and subcontractors; conducts quality inspections; and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures, and safety standards. The role requires flexibility to perform a wide variety of field tasks as project needs and workflow dictate.

What You'll Do

• Plan, organize, and lead one or more grading crews.
• Coordinate construction activities according to project priorities, plans, and specifications.
• Develop schedules and monitor crew and subcontractor attendance, productivity, and performance.
• Calculate material quantities, coordinate deliveries, determine trucking needs, and schedule trucks.
• Ensure all safety precautions and quality standards are met.
• Oversee heavy equipment operations and operate equipment as needed.
• Monitor costs and help keep projects within budget.
• Prepare progress reports for project management.
• Maintain required project documentation, field permits, and licenses.
• Adapt to changes in schedules, project locations, and shift times.

Required Experience & Qualifications

• 10+ years of heavy civil grading experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory experience.
• Experience operating a motor grader and other relevant heavy equipment.
• Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry 50+ pounds.

Benefits

• Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP).
• Paid time off.
• Vehicle allowance.
• Company-provided cell phone.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and supplemental insurance programs.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Drug-Free Workplace