Demolition Foreman

Job Title: Demolition Crew Foreman

Position Type: Full time, 1^st shift Monday – Friday, hours will vary between 40-50 per week, paid weekly.

Location: Cleves, OH (on-site) – Must be local

Reports to: Vice President of Demolition

We are looking for an experienced individual for a Demolition Crew Foreman to join our growing team. This role requires both technical knowledge of demolition techniques and strong leadership skills to ensure demolition projects are completed safely and efficiently.

Sehlhorst Equipment Services offers competitive pay and a full range of benefits including 401(k) retirement plan with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. The median salary range for this position is $75,000 and is based on experience.

Position Overview:

As a Demolition Foreman, you will be responsible for planning, coordinating and execution of successful demolition projects. You will lead a team in overseeing construction projects, ensuring adherence to safety regulations, and managing project timelines and budgets. Utilizing core skills in OSHA compliance, project scheduling, construction management and software, you will supervise and coordinate activities on construction sites effectively.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management:

• Develop and manage demolition project schedules, allocate resources and ensure timely completion of work within budget constraints
• Utilize construction management software to track progress and allocate resources efficiently
• Oversee quality control measures to ensure compliance with project specifications
• Inspect work site to determine sequencing and method of demolition and survey for potential hazard or safety concerns
• Communicate with project managers, engineers and clients to keep updated on project status, timelines and/or issues that arise
• Update daily progress and recommended actions to Project Manager
• Attend meetings as required including start-up, progression, close-out, internal, etc.
• Supply direction and coaching to operational and site staff regarding structural demolition
• Enforce company policies
• Demonstrate effective communication and logistics between the field and office

Safety and Compliance:

• Responsible for the management and safety of demolition crew with ultimate priority
• Enforce strict adherence to safety standards and regulations (OSHA, local codes, environmental standards)
• Complete site safety inspections as required
• Inspect work areas to ensure safety equipment and procedures are being followed
• Ensure that hazardous materials are properly identified, handled, and disposed of according to legal and environmental requirements
• Follow safety procedures and policies for all site incidents and execute proper incident reporting

Qualifications/Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 3-5 years’ experience in Demolition, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role
• Heavy equipment operation preferred
• Current OSHA 30 or greater
• Outstanding organizational and time management skills
• Excellent management and leadership skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Positive, team-oriented attitude
• Construction Management, Construction Estimating and reading blueprints
• Knowledge of demolition methods, environmental legislation, standards and guidelines

About Sehlhorst Equipment Services:

Sehlhorst Equipment Services (SES) is a family-owned company that was established in 1985. Since then, SES has been in a growth trajectory, building on the solid reputation we have established in the region. We are committed to investing in the company and our fellow co-workers. This commitment can be seen throughout the Sehlhorst organization, most visibly by the construction of a new office and repair facility.

We are a fast-growing demolition, excavation, and site utilities contractor with a reputation as a premier subcontractor in the tri-state area.

Our demolition crews perform complete structural demolition, selective demolition/building alteration, and underground demolition and utility removal for projects ranging in size from typical single-family homes to multi-story commercial/industrial buildings.