Co-Foreman

Groundworks•Theodore, AL

About The Position

The Co-Foreman is a field-based crew leader and contributor who works alongside an experienced Foreman while developing the skills needed to advance into a Foreman position. The role includes hands-on leadership training and an industry certification program. The Co-Foreman helps lead crews, coordinate daily jobsite operations, and uphold standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The position coordinates tasks and assignments according to work priorities, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability, and assists with monitoring project progress to keep work on track with respect to time and budget. The Co-Foreman assists with planning, scheduling, and coordinating work; assigning duties; mentoring crew members; installing products and services; and communicating with customers. The role also involves reviewing job specifications, preparing and caring for tools and equipment, completing documentation, and performing strenuous physical work, including entering crawl spaces and other confined areas.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate others and work as a team player.
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.
Knowledge of trade-specific installation tools and their correct use and care.
Ability to enter crawl spaces and other confined areas.
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 22 kg; the working conditions also describe lifting up to 50 lbs.
Ability to walk and stand for long periods and perform strenuous physical labor, often under adverse conditions.
Ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects and sustain support with abdominal and lower back muscles while lifting and carrying heavy loads.
Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, and the ability to quickly move arms and legs.
Excellent stamina.
Ability to see and read reports, data, statistics, and information on computer screens.
Regular and reliable on-time attendance each working day.

Responsibilities

Assist the Foreman in leading a high-performance team serving customers in a local market or area.
Review job specifications to 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 a national team of trained professionals.
Innovate and troubleshoot as needed to complete jobs according 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 a company vehicle.
Assist with planning, scheduling, and coordinating work, accounting for labor hours and productivity.
Assist in supervising, leading, and mentoring a crew of two or more people, and lead the crew in the Foreman's absence.
Communicate with customers before, during, and after job completion, and address job changes before implementing them.
Complete necessary paperwork and check-in and check-out procedures.
Use trade-specific installation tools and care for equipment correctly.
Foster a positive team environment through strong relationships, mutual 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.
Performance-based recognition, trips, and events.
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 Program.
Two weeks of PTO and six paid holidays.
United States: 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.