Commercial Construction Foreman

Lava Island•Allen Park, MI

8d•$30 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

This role is for a Commercial Construction Foreman at Lava Island, a company that builds indoor play oases. The position involves hands-on construction work, contributing to the creation of family entertainment spaces. The work is varied, offering the opportunity to build something tangible and memorable. The company emphasizes steady work, competitive pay, benefits, and potential for career growth within Magma Core Solutions (MCS) for future park builds.

Requirements

Multi-trade construction experience, including comfort and capability across drywall, paint, tile, flooring, light framing, trim, and general finish work.
Prior foreman, lead carpenter, or strong journeyman experience.
Ability to work independently on-site while maintaining close contact with the Superintendent and MCS team via phone.
Sound judgment regarding escalation of issues and timing.
Willingness to obtain OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification as required.
Willingness to obtain equipment certifications (scissor lift, forklift).
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Must pass a background check.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders, and move for extended periods on an active construction site.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Nice To Haves

Tenant improvement (TI) experience in retail or interior build-out.
Bilingual (Spanish/English).

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on labor including drywall, patching, paint, tile and flooring, light framing, trim, fixtures, and general finish work.
Handle demolition of existing spaces to prep for the build.
Prepare areas for specialty subcontractors (electrical, plumbing, HVAC, tile, flooring) to ensure efficient workflow.
Prepare walls for muralists and coordinate on-site with the APS team during playground and trampoline attraction installations.
Monitor the site work, identify deviations from specifications or shortcuts taken by subcontractors, and report to the Superintendent early.
Oversee the site when the Superintendent is off-site, acting as the primary point of contact and reporting to the Superintendent, Project Manager, and Director of Construction.
Protect completed work, maintain site cleanliness, and address punch list items.
Model and enforce safe work practices among all trades on site.