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Assistant Foreman

New Dominion Construction, LLC
Gaithersburg, MD Full Time
POSTED ON 7/24/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 9/24/2026

CompanyValues:

Service:

  • Createexcellentexperiencesforinternalteamsandexternalstakeholders.
  • Recognizeyourroleandseekcollectivesuccessthroughcollaboration

Integrity:

  • Dotherightthingalways, evenwhenit's difficult.
  • Treatyourself,thecompany,and otherswithrespect.
  • Bea personofyourwordandupliftteammorale.

Accountability:

  • Taketheinitiativetodowhat'snecessarytosucceed.
  • Exerciseforethoughtandplanningtoachieveintendedoutcomes.
  • Safetyistheexpectationandpriorityinallourbusinesses.

Expertise:

  • Elevateyour skillsandknowledgetodeliverexceptionalresultswithconfidence.
  • Increaseyourvaluetotheteamand capitalizeonNDC'sgrowthopportunities.

AssistantForeman

Summary/Objective

TheAssistantForemansupportstheForemanandfieldleadershipteambycoordinating daily jobsite activities,assistingwith crew direction,maintainingsafety standards, and ensuringqualityexecutionofcommercialdrywallwork.Thispositionplaysakeyrolein productivity, organization, and communication across the project team and serves as a developmental role toward becoming a Foreman.

PrimaryJobResponsibilities

  • AssisttheForemaninassigningdailytasksandcoordinatingcrewactivities.
  • Provideguidanceandsupporttofieldemployees,promotingteamworkandproductivity.
  • ServeasapointofcontactwhentheForemanisunavailable.
  • EncourageapositiveandprofessionalworkenvironmentalignedwithNDC'svalues.
  • Supportlayout,framing,backing,hanging,finishing,andrelateddrywalltasks.
  • Interpretplans,specifications,andprojectdetailsaccurately.
  • Ensurematerialsareproperlystaged,tracked,andutilizedefficiently.
  • Assistinverifyingdimensions,tolerances,andinstallationrequirements.
  • Promoteandenforceallsafetyrequirementsandprotocols.
  • Conductdailytool,equipment,andPPEchecks.
  • Maintainaclean,safe,andhazard-freeworkenvironment.
  • SupporttheSafetyteaminimplementingjobsite-specificsafetyplans.
  • Assistinmonitoringthequalityofworkcompletedbycrews.
  • Identifydeficienciesearlyandcoordinatecorrectivemeasures.
  • Supportmock-ups,inspections,andQA/QCprocesses.
  • Assistinmaintainingdailylogs,labortracking,andmaterialrequests.
  • Communicate effectively with the Foreman, Superintendent, PM, Safety, and other trades.
  • Supportcoordinationofmanpower,equipment,deliveries,andworkflow.

OtherResponsibilities

  • Assistintrainingapprenticesandlaborersasneeded.
  • Contributetoprojectplanningandmaterialorderingdiscussions.
  • Performpunchlistworkandfinalinstallationsasdirected.
  • Otherdutiesassignedbysupervisorsorprojectmanagers.
  • Competencies,Skills,Abilities,Qualifications

    • Strongunderstandingofdrywallsystemsincludingframing,hanging,finishing, acoustical assemblies, and fire-rated systems.
    • Abilitytoreadandinterpretconstructiondrawings.
    • Familiaritywithsequencing,workflow,andcommercialconstructionpractices.
    • Abilitytoleadandmotivatesmall crews.
    • Strongdecision-makingandproblem-solvingabilities.
    • Abilitytotrainandmentorjuniorteammembers.
    • Professionalcommunicationandinterpersonalskills.
    • Dependabilityandownershipoftasks.
    • StrongworkethicandcommitmenttoNDC values.
    • Safety-focusedmindset.
    • Adaptabilityandwillingnesstolearn.

    SupervisoryResponsibility

    Briefthecrewdailyforsafetyandproduction expectations.

    WorkEnvironment

    Thisroleoperatesprimarilyonactiveconstructionsites.Conditionsmayinclude:

    • Exposuretovaryingweatherconditionsincludingextremetemperatures.
    • Uneventerrain,elevatedsurfaces,orconfinedspaces.
    • Loudenvironmentswithdustandairborneparticles.
    • Useofpersonalprotectiveequipment(PPE)isrequired.

    PhysicalDemands

    • Thephysicaldemandsdescribedherearerepresentativeofthosethatmustbemetbyan employee to successfully perform the primary functions of this job.
    • Regularlyrequiredtostand,walk,stoop,kneel,crouch,orcrawl.
    • Useofhandsandarmstolift,carry,push,andpullconstructionmaterialsandtools.
    • Frequentlyliftormovematerialsupto50pounds;occasionallyupto75 pounds.
    • Climbingladders,scaffolding,andworkingatheightsasneeded.
    • Visualacuitytoreadplans,measurematerials,andcheckalignment.

    ExpectedHoursofWork

    Thisisafull-time position.
    Hoursofworkvaryfromjobsitetojobsitebasedonthecontractor'sschedule. Evening and weekend work may berequired based on project needs.

    Travel

    Travelistypicallylocaltoassignedjobsites.
    Noregulardomesticorinternationaltravelisexpected

    RequiredEducationandExperience

    • 3 years minimum experience in commercial drywall construction.
    • Prior lead or crew-leader experience preferred.
    • Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in various job-site conditions.
    • OSHA-10 certification (or ability to obtain within 30 days).

    AdditionalEligibilityQualifications

    Mustbeabletopassabackgroundcheckanddrugscreening.
    Must have a Real ID and reliable transportation.

    WorkAuthorization

    MustbeeligibletoworkintheUnitedStates.
    SomepositionsmayrequireU.S.citizenshipbasedonprojectorcontractrequirements.

HUBZone REQUIREMENT: As a Federal contractor, NDC must meet HUBZone employee requirements when bidding for government contracts. By clicking the link below, you can check if your home zip code falls in a HUBZone area:

https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-assistance-programs/hubzone-program#id-hubzone-map

Company Benefits Package

Competitive salary based on related experience.

4 Medical Plan Options through United Healthcare (including an HSA plan), dental, vision through Principal.

Voluntary benefits: Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Voluntary Life Insurance, Short-Term Disability

Company paid Group-Term-Life & AD & D.

Paid time off and holidays.

Professional development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.

Position Location Varies based on the candidate's state location.

NDC is an equal employment opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants based on race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, veteran or family status, genetic information, or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.


This policy extends to all aspects of the employment relationship, including, but not limited to, recruiting, interviewing, job assignments, training, compensation, benefits, discipline, use of facilities, participation in NDC-sponsored activities, termination, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment.

Pay Transparency Statement

The salary range for this position is $27.67 - $38.46 per hour. This is not, however, a guarantee of compensation or salary. Rather, salary will be set based on experience, geographic location and possibly contractual requirements and could fall outside of this range. As a result, starting pay may vary within the posted range.

The Company reserves the right to modify compensation and benefits programs in accordance with applicable laws and business needs.

 

Salary : $28 - $38

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