Grade Foreman

Grade Foreman

Thalle, established in 1947, is a heavy civil construction company with a corporate office located in Hillsborough, NC and a regional office in Alvarado, Texas. Thalle currently has active heavy civil construction projects spanning from New York to South Florida to Texas and continuing to expand our geographical footprint. Our diverse and expansive project scope of heavy civil infrastructure projects incorporates all degrees of civil construction that includes but is not limited to; Conventional Concrete, Roller Compacted Concrete and Earthen Dams, Navigational Waterway Locks, Reservoirs, Large Diameter Underground Utilities, Treatment Facilities, Landfills, Site Work, Mass Soil & Rock Excavation, Coal Ash Closures, DOT Highway & Bridge Construction, and on demand emergency services, etc.

We are a proud representative of The Tully Group (Tully) who was established in 1921 and developed into one of the nation’s largest privately held, family-owned construction firms. Tully’s corporate office, located in New York City, has provided an opportunity to develop and sustain a long history of heavy civil projects in the Metro New York Area and New Jersey. Visit for more information.

Safety is our TOP priority! Thalle offers a competitive salary package with a full range of benefits, including Major Medical, Dental, Vision, Short and Long-Term Disability, generous PTO, paid company holidays, Life Insurance, and 401K with a company match, and more. Compensation is based on experience and qualifications.

Thalle is an Equal Opportunity Employer, E-Verify, and Drug Free Workplace.

Location: Sanford, NC

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise grading crews, equipment operators, and laborers.
• Review grading plans, elevations, cut/fill quantities, and project specifications.
• Coordinate with survey crews to verify layout, benchmarks, and grade stakes.
• Plan daily work activities and communicate production goals.
• Ensure earthwork is completed to the required lines, grades, and tolerances.
• Monitor excavation, embankment, subgrade preparation, and compaction activities.
• Coordinate trucking, material movement, and equipment utilization.
• Identify and resolve field issues before they impact production.

Safety Responsibilities

• Conduct daily pre-task plans and safety meetings.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
• Ensure proper trench safety, utility locating, and equipment operating procedures.
• Monitor weather and site conditions for safe operations.
• Report incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions immediately.

Quality Control

• Verify grades using laser levels, GPS machine control, or surveying equipment.
• Ensure proper moisture conditioning and compaction testing requirements are met.
• Coordinate with testing agencies for density and moisture testing.
• Maintain project quality standards and minimize rework.

Equipment Management

• Coordinate use of: Dozers, Excavators, Motor Graders, Scrapers, Loaders, Rollers, Off-road Haul Trucks
• Monitor equipment productivity and maintenance needs.
• Report equipment issues promptly.

Scheduling & Coordination

• Coordinate work with utilities, concrete, underground piping, and other trades.
• Maintain production in accordance with the project schedule.
• Order materials and coordinate deliveries.
• Communicate manpower and equipment needs to the superintendent.

Documentation

• Complete daily reports documenting: Crew size, Equipment utilization, Production quantities, Weather conditions, Safety observations, Delays and issues
• Track completed work for progress reporting.

Leadership Expectations

• Train and mentor equipment operators and laborers.
• Maintain crew morale and accountability.
• Resolve conflicts professionally.
• Promote teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Hold crews accountable for safety, quality, and productivity.

Key Skills

• Ability to read civil construction drawings and grading plans.
• Knowledge of GPS machine control systems (Topcon, Trimble, Leica, etc.).
• Understanding of earthwork calculations and cut/fill operations.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with heavy equipment operations and production planning.
• Familiarity with erosion control, stormwater management, and utility coordination.

A successful Grade Foreman consistently delivers safe operations, accurate grades, high production, and efficient crew management while working closely with the superintendent, surveyors, inspectors, and project engineers.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
• Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state, and local standards.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to move freely about a construction site that at times present a demanding terrain including, but not limited to, climbing of ladders and stair towers, uneven and often wet surfaces, and slopes.
• Must be able to talk, listen and speak clearly on telephone.