Co-Foreman

Groundworks•Spokane, WA

About The Position

Groundworks is hiring a Co-Foreman to work alongside an experienced Foreman and develop the leadership skills needed to progress into a Foreman position. The role combines field work with crew leadership and training, supporting daily jobsite operations and company standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. The Co-Foreman coordinates tasks according to work priorities, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability, and helps monitor project progress to keep work on track with respect to time and budget. The Co-Foreman helps lead and mentor a crew, performs installation work, communicates with customers, and assists with planning and coordinating work. The position requires regular, reliable attendance and includes strenuous physical labor, lifting and carrying heavy objects, and entering crawl spaces and other confined areas. Tools and transportation to the job site are provided. The anticipated salary range in Washington is $21.00–$22.00; final compensation depends on qualifications, relevant experience, demonstrated capabilities, and work location.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Strong communication skills, ability to motivate others, and ability to 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.
Ability to enter crawl spaces and other confined areas.
Ability to lift heavy objects up to 22 kg; the working-conditions description also specifies 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 the physical effort needed to handle heavy loads.
Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, and ability to move arms and legs quickly.
Excellent stamina.
Ability to see and read reports, data, statistics, and information on computer screens.
Regular and reliable on-time attendance.

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 job site.
Assess jobsite conditions, develop a plan based on time allotment, tools, and work sequence, and assign crew duties.
Install products and services with support from a national team of trained professionals.
Troubleshoot 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.
Load and unload materials, tools, and equipment safely and efficiently, and clean the truck.
Perform installation duties safely and according to instructions, methods, standards, and timetables provided by the Foreman and Company.
Drive company vehicles safely and meet the requirements to operate them.
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; lead the crew when the Foreman is absent.
Communicate with customers before, during, and after a job, and address 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 based on trust, professionalism, integrity, and respect.
Follow and promote Company 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 bonus paid per job.
Industry-leading certification program and career growth path.
Tools and transportation to the job site 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.