Construction Foreman - Construction/Installations (JACKSON, MI AREA )

SPATCO•Jackson, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Construction Foreman coordinates work and delegates tasks to construction workers and subcontractors. The role works closely with construction managers, estimators, and internal departments to complete jobs on time, lead crews, and train junior crew members. Hours may vary based on workload and customer needs, and the position requires travel out of town to job sites. The foreman oversees schedules, work assignments, safety, installation quality, materials, equipment, labor costs, and project documentation. The work also involves operating heavy equipment, digging ditches, manually installing equipment, and working with concrete and framing, including pouring, mixing, and finishing. The position is based in the Jackson, Michigan area.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
3–5 years of construction experience running crews and subcontractors.
Ability to travel to job sites, including out of town.
Ability to operate heavy equipment and manually install equipment.
Detail-oriented, with strong communication skills and leadership qualities; must be a self-starter.
Ability to lift 75–100 pounds.
Ability to work outside in all types of weather.

Nice To Haves

Petroleum construction experience is preferred.
40-hour OSHA training is a plus.
Experience operating Skid-Steer loaders, Min-x excavators, and rubber tire backhoes.

Responsibilities

Monitor and maintain schedules for workers and subcontractors.
Assign workers to tasks that best match their skills and ensure product installation requirements are followed accurately and efficiently.
Ensure safe work practices and housekeeping practices are followed at all times.
Brief crew members on daily tasks and direct workers on assigned tasks.
Track rental equipment and material needs and use, and monitor labor and subcontractor costs to maintain project budgets.
Verify that work in progress complies with codes, project specifications, and manufacturer requirements.
Document daily activities, materials and parts used, testing, inspections, and visitors.
Maintain positive working relationships with crew members, vendors, suppliers, and subcontractors to support timely delivery of supplies and materials and completion of subcontractor work.
Travel to job sites and operate heavy equipment to dig ditches and manually install equipment.
Perform work with concrete and framing, including pouring, mixing, and finishing.
Help train junior crew members and coordinate work to meet deadlines.