Foreman

Summary 
The Foreman is required to manage, direct, coordinate, and budget, in coordination and at the direction of the Division Manager and other division personnel, all activities concerned with the Company’s division, including overseeing all project start-up, organization, scheduling, and performance.
 
Duties and Responsibilities 

• Reviewing project documents 
• Overseeing and managing crews and subcontractors  
• Ordering and scheduling materials 
• Creating daily reports (safety, labor, material usage, general contractor reports) 
• Inventory counts/weekly material transfers  
• Communicating with crews and General Contractors 
• Quantity takeoffs  
• Jobsite walks before mobilizations as needed  
• Tracking training/safety records  
• Creation of project close-out documents  
• Inputting data (labor tracker, material tracker, etc.) 
• Ability to read and understand the scheduling calendar and add to the calendar as needed 
• Review and approve time reported and travel pay 
• Create material logs for the scope of work 
• Create pour sheets as needed 
• Follow-up on material, contact, and in the field.  
• Focused on documenting the materials and drawing changes

 
Other Duties 
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties and Responsibilities are not comprehensive and can be changed at any time, with or without notice. 
 
Required Experience, Education, and Qualifications 

• 1+ years in the construction industry 
• Familiar with multi-family construction 
• Understanding of cost management processes, planning, and scheduling. 
• Computer skills 
• Mathematical skills 
• Practical written and verbal communication skills.  
• Valid driver’s license 
• Must have reliable transportation to the workplace(s) and customer location(s).  
• Ability to successfully pass a background check related to driving.  
• Ability to pass drug screening. 
• Must be able to work in the United States without corporate sponsorship now and in the future. 

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bilingual in Spanish a plus  
• Experience working in construction as a general contractor  
• Experience with the following software: Microsoft Excel, Teams, Team Up, Bluebeam, Outlook, PlanGrid

Benefits 
Kent Companies provides its employees with one of the most competitive compensation and benefits packages in the construction industry. Benefits vary by location, with a fully customized benefits package presented upon hire. Typical benefits packages include: 

• Weekly pay 
• PTO (Paid Time Off) 
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage 
• Supplemental insurance options 
• Retirement plans with discretionary employer-matching 
• Holiday pay (New Year’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day) 
• Scholarship opportunities for dependents 
• Leadership development opportunities 

 
Work Environment/Physical Demand 
This position works in an outdoor, fast-paced environment with occasional office work as assigned. This position requires extended periods of standing, walking, lifting 50 pounds, and driving.  
 
Position type, travel, and work schedule 
This role follows a standard full time schedule; however, additional hours may be necessary to meet project deadlines. Due to construction-related demands, the position requires flexibility to work non-typical days and irregular hours. The role also requires availability to respond to phone calls outside of standard business hours. Typical travel should be expected, such as visiting jobs in the Southeast region. Some occasional overnight travel is expected.
 
Office Location 
1223 Quarry Overlook Drive, Fort Mill, SC 29715
 
Perks associated with this role 
Our goal is to offer an unparalleled career progression that is not precisely pre-determined; rather, it builds on the teammate’s strengths, interests, and pursuits as the individual gains experience, grows, and develops in their career. You would be hard-pressed to find another ENR Top 6 Commercial Concrete Company that parallels Kent Companies. 
 
About Kent Companies 
Kent Companies is a full-service specialty trade contractor with operations across Michigan, Texas, Ohio, and the Carolinas. As a third-generation, family-owned business, we believe our people are our greatest assets. We employ over 2,000 trade professionals nationwide and deliver every project with our Four Hallmarks: Safety, Productivity, Quality, and Customer Service. Kent Companies is known as The Leaders in Concrete and continuously ranks in the Top 10 Concrete Contractors nationwide by ENR Magazine. 
 
Kent Companies’ family of brands includes Kent Concrete, Kent Underlayments, Kent Facilities, Kent Foundation Solutions, and Foundation Rescue Supply 
 
Kent Underlayments 
We are national leaders in gypsum floor underlayment and sound mat installation. We help architects, engineers, and general contractors customize underlayment and sound control systems to meet or exceed architectural specifications. Whether new construction or a landmark revitalization, we bring deep product expertise and extensive manpower to every job.? 
 
About our Southeast Underlayments division 
Our Southeast Underlayments group provides underlayments, sound control, waterproofing, concrete, and floor leveling services. Our crews perform new construction and renovation work in a variety of multi-family, commercial, and residential properties. With this team, you’ll have a hand in the projects that shape and revitalize your community.   
 
Learn more about our underlayments services here: https://www.kentcompanies.com/our-work/services/specialty-services/underlayments/    
 
EEO Statement 
At Kent Companies, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. Kent Companies’ does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices and personnel actions, including but not limited to hiring, recruiting, promotions, performance evaluations, termination, and compensation decisions.  
 
The Company will strive to ensure that all employees and prospective employees will be treated equally in regard to recruitment, employment, promotions, demotions, discipline, termination, access to benefits and training, leaves of absence, and layoffs. The Company will further ensure that its management staff is aware of the Company’s commitment to this policy and each member understands their individual role in the process of administering this plan. 
 
Kent Companies will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.