Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Working Foreman to join our commercial construction team. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone with a strong background in commercial tenant improvement and/or ground-up construction who can effectively coordinate crews, communicate with other trades, maintain jobsite safety, and assist the Superintendent with daily project documentation.
The ideal candidate will have a background as a Plumbing, Electrical, Carpentry, or General Construction Foreman and possess a solid understanding of how multiple trades coordinate on a commercial jobsite. Carpentry experience is highly valuable, particularly for candidates who are comfortable reading plans and working through construction details.
This position will initially support an active commercial project and will transition to a ground-up medical office building project.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate daily with other Foremen to review jobsite safety, manpower, scheduling, and project progress
- Lead and work alongside a crew while maintaining productivity and quality standards
- Assist the Superintendent with daily paperwork, documentation, and project reporting
- Complete daily jobsite entries and maintain accurate records of work performed
- Take and organize daily progress photos for each subcontractor/trade
- Monitor jobsite progress and communicate potential issues or delays to the Superintendent
- Coordinate work between various trades to help maintain an efficient workflow
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized jobsite
- Perform hands-on construction work alongside the crew, including minor detail/finish work and cleanup
- Help ensure work is completed according to plans, specifications, quality standards, and project schedule
- Read and interpret construction plans and drawings when necessary
- Identify potential conflicts between trades and communicate issues proactively
- Assist with maintaining project schedules and coordinating upcoming work
- Support the Superintendent with general field operations and jobsite coordination
- Ensure crews follow company and project-specific safety requirements
Project Background
The successful candidate will have experience working on commercial construction projects, particularly:
- Commercial Tenant Improvements (TI)
- Ground-up commercial construction
- Medical office or healthcare construction is a plus
- Multi-trade commercial projects
- Projects involving significant MEP coordination