Construction Foreman

Key Responsibilities

• Field Leadership.

• Lead and supervise concrete construction crews on active job sites.

• Typical crew size is 6-8 workers, though crew size may vary depending on project complexity and experience level.

Responsibilities include:

• Directing daily work activities

• Maintaining productivity and crew efficiency

• Ensuring crew members follow instructions and safety procedures

• Mentoring and developing less experienced workers

• Foremen are expected to demonstrate both strong leadership and strong personal work ethic

Production Management

• Foremen are directly responsible for achieving production targets communicated by company management

• Production metrics may include:

  • Concrete placement volumes

  • Rebar installation rates

  • Formwork installation progress

  • Daily jobsite production goals

  • While a field coordinator may track KPIs, the foreman is responsible for executing the work needed to achieve those targets

  • Concrete Construction Execution

• Foremen actively participate in construction activities including:

  • Concrete formwork installation and stripping

  • Rebar placement and tying

  • Concrete placement and finishing

  • Installation of waterstop and embedded items

  • General reinforced concrete construction tasks

• This is a hands-on leadership role

Blueprint Reading & Layout

• Foremen must be able to accurately read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

• Responsibilities include:

  • Reading structural and construction drawings

  • Performing jobsite layout and elevation checks

  • Ensuring all construction matches plan specifications

  • Verifying dimensions and alignments before major pours

Equipment Operation

• Foremen are expected to operate equipment when needed, including:

  • Skid loaders

  • Telehandlers

  • General jobsite equipment

• While equipment operation may be shared among crew members, the foreman must be capable of operating equipment when required.

Communication & Coordination

• Foremen regularly coordinate with:

  • General contractors

  • Engineers

  • Inspectors

  • Concrete suppliers

  • Pump operators

  • On projects where a field operations coordinator is present, the foreman works closely with them. If a coordinator is not on site, the foreman may temporarily assume broader coordination responsibilities.

Reporting & Communication

• Foremen communicate daily with the field operations coordinator regarding:

  • Production progress

  • Jobsite issues

  • Crew performance

  • Material needs

  • Equipment needs

• Foremen also assist in ensuring accurate daily reporting including:

  • Production updates

  • Time reporting oversight

  • Material usage communication

  • Safety Leadership

Foremen play a key role in maintaining safe job sites

• Responsibilities may include:

  • Conducting toolbox safety talks

  • Participating in job hazard analysis (JHA) discussions

  • Enforcing PPE and safety standards

  • Assisting with incident reporting when necessary

  • If a jobsite coordinator is not present, the foreman may assume primary responsibility for safety coordination

Travel & Work Schedule

• Projects may require travel depending on job location

  • Local Projects

    • Many projects are within driving distance of our shop in Rosendale, Wisconsin. Crews meet at the shop and travel to job sites in company vehicles.

  • Semi-Local Projects

    • For jobs more than 1.5 hours from the shop, employees may stay in hotels during the work week.

  • Long-Distance Projects

    • Some projects require extended travel, where crews may stay out of town for 2-3 weeks at a time.

    • Transportation is provided using company vehicles.

    • Per Diem

    • Employees receive $50 per day per diem for nights spent out of town.

Work Schedule

• Typical start time:

  • 6:00 AM - 7:00 AM

• Typical weekly hours:

  • 60 hours per week

• Standard schedule:

  • Monday through Friday

  • Occasional Saturdays may be required depending on project demands.

  • Night work is rare but early concrete pours may occasionally require earlier start times.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of concrete construction experience

• Minimum 2 years of leadership or foreman experience

• Strong ability to read and interpret construction blueprints

• Proven leadership ability managing construction crews

• Ability to work long hours in physically demanding environments

• Strong communication skills when interacting with crews and jobsite stakeholders

Preferred Experience

• Experience with heavy concrete construction

• Experience with wall forming systems

• Experience with wastewater or agricultural infrastructure projects

• Concrete finishing experience

• Experience operating skid loaders or telehandlers

Physical Requirements

• Lift up to 75 pounds regularly

• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions

• Climb ladders and work at heights

• Work safely around heavy equipment and construction operations

• Perform physically demanding work for extended periods

Career Advancement Opportunities

• Long-term career development

• Successful foremen may advance into positions such as:

  • Field Operations Manager

  • Project Manager

  • Senior Construction Leadership Roles

• Foremen are one of the highest-compensated field positions in the company, reflecting their importance to project success.

Benefits

• Year-End Bonus Opportunities

• Prevailing Wage Projects (where applicable)

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Savings Program (410k with match)

• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick Leave)

• Per Diem for Travel Projects