Co-foreman Construction

Groundworks • Hooksett, NH

30d • $20 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

The Co-Foreman is a field leader and contributor who works alongside an experienced Foreman, developing the skills needed to advance into a Foreman position. The role includes hands-on leadership training and an industry-leading certification program. The Co-Foreman helps lead crews, manage daily jobsite operations, and uphold standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. They coordinate tasks and assignments according to priorities, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability, and help monitor project progress to keep work on schedule and within budget.

The position involves reviewing job specifications and preparing materials, tools, and equipment; assessing conditions at the jobsite; assigning crew duties; installing products and services; troubleshooting issues; communicating with customers; and completing required documentation. The Co-Foreman also helps plan and coordinate work, account for labor hours and productivity, and supervise, lead, and mentor a crew of two or more people, including leading in the Foreman’s absence. The role requires safely operating company vehicles and equipment, performing strenuous physical labor, entering crawl spaces and other confined areas, and reliably reporting to work on time.

Groundworks offers competitive base pay plus a bonus paid per job, career development and advancement opportunities, tools and transportation to the jobsite, an annual pair of Red Wing boots, recognition opportunities, employee ownership, tuition reimbursement, PTO and paid holidays, and benefits that vary by country. The anticipated hiring range in New Hampshire is $20.00–$22.00; final compensation depends on qualifications, experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.

Requirements

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate others and work as part of a team.
• Experience leading crews or small teams.
• Previous experience in construction, home services, trade work, or general labor.
• Basic construction or mechanical knowledge.
• Valid, non-restrictive driver’s license.
• Ability to enter crawl spaces and other confined areas.
• Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor.
• Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, and the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
• Excellent stamina.
• Ability to read reports, data, statistics, and information on computer screens.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Foreman in leading a high-performance team serving customers in a local market or area.
• Review job specifications and determine the materials, tools, and equipment needed before reporting to the jobsite.
• Assess jobsite conditions, plan work based on time allotment, tools, and work sequence, and assign duties to crew members.
• Install products and services with support from the company’s trained professionals.
• Troubleshoot situations and adapt as needed to complete work to company standards and timetables.
• Provide customers with quality service while onsite.
• Complete final documentation accurately and provide it to the appropriate parties.
• Safely load and unload materials, tools, and equipment, and clean the truck.
• Perform installation duties safely and efficiently according to instructions, methods, standards, and timetables provided by the Foreman and company.
• Drive company vehicles safely and meet requirements for operating them.
• Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating work, including accounting for labor hours and productivity.
• Assist in supervising, leading, and mentoring a crew of two or more people; lead the crew when the Foreman is absent.
• Communicate with customers before, during, and after jobs, and address changes before implementing them.
• Complete necessary paperwork and check-in and check-out procedures.
• Use trade-specific installation tools correctly and care for equipment.
• Foster a positive team environment based on trust, professionalism, integrity, and respect.
• Follow and promote workplace policies and procedures, including safety and policies against bullying, harassment, violence, and discrimination.
• Uphold the company’s image and reputation in the community.
• Report to work reliably and on time each working day.
• Perform other duties as necessary or assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive base pay plus a bonus paid per job.
• Best-in-class certification program and career growth path.
• Tools and transportation to the jobsite provided.
• Free pair of Red Wing boots provided every year.
• Recognition, trips, and events based on performance.
• Annual Tribe Appreciation Tour, holiday events, and volunteer events.
• Upward mobility; the company promotes from within 80% of the time.
• Employee Ownership Program.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Two weeks of PTO and six paid holidays.
• US: Medical, dental, vision, long- and short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid maternity leave.
• Canada: Medical, dental, long- and short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED