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Laborer Foreman

Mortenson
Milwaukee, WI Full Time
POSTED ON 3/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 4/23/2026
Summary 

Mortenson is currently seeking a Laborer Foreman that will be responsible for coordinating crews, preparing, handling, and supplying materials to be used by other crafts.

Responsibilities

  • Read blueprints and schematic drawings to determine work procedures
  • Supervise and coordinate activities of laborers and their assigned roles
  • Interpret specifications, blueprints, and job orders
  • Interpret company policies to workers and enforce safety regulations
  • Establish and adjust work sequences to meet construction schedules, using knowledge of equipment capacities and assigned personnel
  • Study and analyze schedules and estimate worker-hour requirements for job completion
  • Analyze and resolve work problems
  • Maintain time records
  • Make cost estimates for contracts
  • Use logical step-by-step procedures in work; plan work and solve problems; make decisions based on measurable information; may operate machinery
  • Provide work direction to laborer I, II, Journeyman, Apprentice, and Helpers
  • Work according to standard, detailed instructions and established, well-defined procedures
  • Determine work method from alternatives
  • Work under broad assignments
  • Effectively work and build relationships with those of diverse backgrounds and organizational levels
  • Lead team members by example, offer effective coaching and feedback, and effectively manage performance
  • All other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Minimum three (3) years related experience preferred
  • Must possess union specific training
  • Current driver’s license
  • Ability to work with tools and equipment such as power and non-powered hand tools, vibrators, pumps, drills, and jackhammers; ability to work with machinery such as forklifts, skid loaders, and power buggies
  • Strong teamwork orientation; positive attitude and professional customer service skills; detail orientation; active listening skills and effective communication, including an openness to diverse input and feedback
  • Repetitive hand, arm, leg movements
  • *Lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling: up to 50 lbs.
  • Please note: this position description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of the duties and responsibilities of the position. The duties and responsibilities of this position may change without notice.
  • Lifting, carrying, pushing, or pulling over 50 lbs will be done with assistance of another team member or equipment.

A few benefits offered include: 

  • Mental Healthcare
  • Craft Dependent Scholarship
  • Service Awards
  • The Union provides additional benefits to team members in this position through a collective bargaining agreement, including vacation, health, insurance, pension, and job training.

Please Make Note

  • Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position.
  • Our postings are typically open a minimum of 5 days and an average of 44 days. 

About Mortenson

As a top builder, developer, and EPC (Engineering, Procurement, and Construction), our expertise spans markets like sports, renewable energy, data centers, healthcare, and more. We are builders at heart, working to ensure the built environment has a lasting positive impact. 

Let’s Redefine Possible® 

Equal Employment Opportunity

Your uniqueness brings new and creative perspectives to the team. Mortenson is committed to providing equal opportunities of employment (EOE) to all individuals, regardless of your race, religion, gender, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, marital status or any other legally protected category.

Other Items To Note

  • Mortenson reserves the right to hire any individual without legal or financial obligation on unwanted solicitations. No agency emails, calls, or solicitations are accepted without a valid agreement.
  • Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, CPT, OPT, etc.). We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

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