Co-Foreman

Groundworks•Grand Rapids, MI

11d

About The Position

The Co-Foreman is a crew leader and contributor who works alongside an experienced Foreman while developing skills for advancement into a Foreman position. The role includes hands-on leadership training and participation in an industry-leading certification program. The Co-Foreman coordinates assignments according to priorities, schedules, objectives, and workforce availability, and helps monitor project progress to keep work on time and within budget. The position supports installation work and jobsite operations while upholding company standards for quality, safety, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent work experience.
Strong communication skills, ability to motivate, 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, walk and stand for long periods, and perform strenuous physical labor.
Good manual dexterity and multi-limb coordination, including 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 the local area.
Review job specifications and determine required materials, tools, and equipment before arriving at the jobsite.
Assess jobsite conditions, plan the order of work based on available time and resources, and assign crew duties.
Install products and services with support from the company’s trained professionals.
Troubleshoot and adapt to situations to complete work according to company standards and timelines.
Provide customers with quality service while working onsite and communicate with them before, during, and after the job, discussing changes before implementing them.
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 timelines provided by the Foreman and company.
Drive company vehicles safely and meet the 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, and lead the crew when the Foreman is absent.
Complete required paperwork and check-in and check-out procedures.
Use trade-specific installation tools and properly care for equipment.
Build a positive team environment through relationships, 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.
Certification program and career-growth opportunities.
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.
Promotion from within; the company states it promotes from within 80% of the time.
Employee Ownership Program.
Tuition reimbursement.
Two weeks of PTO and six paid holidays.
US benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, long- and short-term disability, company-paid life insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid maternity leave.
Canada benefits package includes medical, dental, long- and short-term disability, and company-paid life insurance.